GOLF COURSE AGRONOMY
GARY GRIGG
Experience and Expertise in Golf Course Agronomy - Partner with Gary Grigg as your Professional Career or Consulting Coach
Education
1960-61
AS degree Agriculture
Ricks Jr College
Honor Role
Member of the Football Team
1961-1964
BS degree Agriculture and Entomology
Utah State University
1964-1966
MS Degree Agronomy
Michigan State University
Honor Role
Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Employed summers by the USDA to do lab and field work on Sugar Beet Leafhoppers.
After marriage in 1964, I accepted a scholarship to Michigan State University to complete my Masters's degree. I worked 1/2 time in the school's dept of Crop and soil science in Potato Research with Dr Richard Chase.
Gary T. Grigg, CGCS, MG
Agronomist
Gary Grigg has over 50 year’s experience in golf course agronomy. He has held active certified status since 1977. He is one of a few Master Greenkeepers in the world. His experience over these years has included golf course construction, grow-in, pre-opening and renovation in addition to his core ongoing agronomy and maintenance experience with some of the world’s finest golf courses. Gary has been responsible for agronomy, construction, grow-in and on-course maintenance for more than 25 facilities throughout the U.S., 16 of these while with Kindred and Co. for 10 years as a vice president/agronomist.
Professional Experience
Royal Poinciana Golf Club
Naples, Florida
Renovation Manager / Agronomist / Golf Course Superintendent
36 holes
Retired in April 2000
Naples National Golf Club
Naples, Florida
Project Manager / Agronomist / Superintendent
Genoa Lakes Golf Club
Genoa, Nevada
Agronomist / Construction Manager
Shadow Glen Golf Club
Olathe, Kansas
Agronomist / Project Manager/Golf Course Superintendent
Loews Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club
Tucson, Arizona
Agronomist / Construction Manager / Grow-in
Golf Course Superintendent, 36 holes
Tanoan Country Club
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Agronomist / Construction Manager / 27 holes
Raveneaux Country Club
Houston, Texas
Agronomist / Project Manager / 36 holes
Oro Valley Country Club
Tucson, Arizona
Agronomist / Golf Course Superintendent
Lodge of the Four Seasons
Lake Ozark, Missouri
Agronomist / Construction Manager /
Lake Isabella Golf Club
Weidman, Michigan
Agronomist/Golf Course Superintendent /
Construction Manager
Affiliations and Honors
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Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America member since 1970, Certified status since 1977, BOD 1989-97, President of GCSAA 1995-96
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Recipient, Florida GCSA, 1997 DSA Award
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Recipient GCSAA, 2000 DSA Award
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Recipient Utah GCSAA, 2021 DSA Award
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British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association member, Master Greenkeeper status
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Past Chairman GCSAA Past Presidents Council
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Everglades GCSA, former board of directors member
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Florida GCSA, former board of directors member
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Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association
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GCSAA Environmental Steward Award for Florida, 1992
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Florida Conversation Association, current member
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Texas Turfgrass Association, member since 1980
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Southwest Turfgrass Association Past member and President 1981
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Arizona Water Resources Commission, Turfgrass Advisory Committee, 1985-87
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Heart of America GCSA, member of board of directors, 1988-89
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New Mexico GCSA, President, 1981
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Ozark GCSA, former board member
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Sierra Nevada GCSA, a former member
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Southern Arizona GCSA, President 1986
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South Texas GCSA, former board member
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Western Michigan GCSA, former board member
Gary Grigg’s Professional Consulting Agronomy Qualifications
Royal Poinciana Golf Club, Naples, Florida
Naples National Golf Club, Naples, Florida
Shadow Glen Golf Club, Olathe, Kansas
Genoa Lakes Golf Club, Genoa, Nevada
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club, Tucson, Arizona
Tanoan Country Club, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Raveneaux Country Club, Houston, Texas
Sweetwater Country Club, Sugarland, Texas
Tallgrass Club, Wichita, Kansas
Mission Country Club, Midland, Texas
Riverside Country Club, Dallas, Texas
Alta Mesa Country Club, Mesa, Arizona
Lone Tree Country Club, Denver, Colorado
Barton Creek Country Club, Austin, Texas
Tampa Palms Country Club, Tampa, Florida
Sentry World Golf Club, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Bonita Bay Golf Club, Naples, Florida
Cimmaron Country Club, McAllen, Texas
Gold Canyon Ranch, Apache Junction, Arizona
Francisco Grande, Casa Grande, Arizona
Halbrook Golf Club, Leawood, Kansas
Oro Valley Country Club, Tucson, Arizona
Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri
Lake Isabella Golf Club, Weidman, Michigan
Tom Weiskopf’s Foothills Golf Club, Phoenix, Arizona
Golf Club of Oklahoma, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Palmas Del Mar Golf Club, Humacao, Puerto Rico
Still Waters Resort, Dadeville, Alabama
Apache Stronghold, Globe, Arizona
Lima Golf Club, Lima, Peru
Villa Country Club, Lima, Peru
Los Incas Golf Club, Lima, Peru
Oak Valley Country Club, Korea
City of Tucson Golf Courses, Tucson Arizona
Fort Huachuca Golf Course, Sierra Vista Arizona
Real Club de Puerta de Hierro, Madrid Spain
Saddlebrook CC, Tucson Arizona
Corporate Experience
Co-founder of Grigg Brothers 1995-2014, a company that specialized in manufacturing and distributing high-quality fertilizer and turf management products. The company was founded by two brothers, Gary and Mark Grigg, who had a deep passion for turfgrass and a commitment to providing innovative solutions for turf care professionals.
Grigg Brothers focused on developing fertilizer blends that promote healthy turf while also addressing specific nutritional needs. Their products are widely used in professional turf management, including golf courses and sports fields. The company's goal was to help turfgrass professionals achieve optimal results in maintaining and enhancing the appearance, playability, and health of turf areas.
One of the notable aspects of Grigg Brothers was their emphasis on research and development. They invested in scientific studies and collaborated with experts in the field to ensure sound agronomic principles backed their products. By staying at the forefront of turfgrass research, Grigg Brothers provided cutting-edge solutions that delivered superior results. Additionally, Grigg Brothers placed a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship. They developed products and practices that minimized the impact on the environment while still delivering exceptional turf performance.
Overall, Grigg Brothers remains a respected name in the turfgrass industry. Grigg Brothers sold to Brandt Company in 2014, and they continue to offer the products under the brand name GRIGG.
What will it cost?
On site visit $1,000 plus travel expenses (includes written report)
Travel time $500 each way
Zoom meeting $150 hour
Research $ to be determined
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