Nick Wolfe: Balancing Turf Management and Curling in Canada
Episode Overview
Nick Wolfe shares his career journey in turf management across Canada. Discusses the challenges of maintaining a golf course during Canadian winters. Explains his role in managing a curling club during the off-season. Highlights the nomadic lifestyle and short-term contracts in his field. Shares his passion for curling and how it complements his turf management job.
One door closes, another one opens - just enjoy what life you have.
Ever wondered what it’s like to manage a golf course in Canada, where snow covers the greens for half the year? In this episode of Henry Weston's Old Mate the Podcast, Stu Butler chats with Nick Wolfe about his unique career in turf management and his winter gig managing a curling club. Nick shares his journey from dead-end restaurant jobs to becoming a seasoned turf manager, working across various locations in Canada.
He opens up about the challenges of waking up the golf course after winter and the nomadic lifestyle that comes with short-term contracts. Nick also discusses his passion for curling, which he’s been involved in since childhood, and how he balances this with his turf management duties. The conversation is filled with humour, personal anecdotes, and insights into the turf and curling worlds.
If you’re interested in sports, turf management, or just looking for an engaging and entertaining listen, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Nick's stories and get a glimpse into the life of someone who juggles two very different but equally demanding roles.