EP.73 Keeper Of The Greens - Pete Dunn (Federal Golf Club)

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When it comes to golf, Canberra doesn't always come to mind
first. We often think of Parliament House and politicians. Whilst
there may not be many golf courses in Canberra, there are
certainly some good ones and Federal Golf Club is one of
those! 


Pete Dunn is Director of Agronomy & Facilities at Federal
Golf Club. Growing up in Canberra and getting into greenkeeping
from a very young age afforded Pete the opportunity to get two
trades under his belt.  Pete is well equipped with the
knowledge and skills to take Federal to the next level. During
his career Pete has worked at a number of golf courses throughout
Canberra taking in all of what works best before getting the
opportunity to lead the team at Federal Golf Club.  


Located at Red Hill Nature Reserve, which is basically within
Canberra's city limits, Federal is a golf course that gets plenty
of camera work from not only golfers but also tourists and
diplomats alike. A very Australian setting is the backdrop of
Federal and also what keeps the peace from the all encompassing
National capital and its suburbs.


Join Pete and I as we chat about his greenkeeping career and dive
into the details of what makes Federal Golf Club different from
other golf courses in Canberra.





Places mentioned in this podcast:


Federal Golf Club


Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club


Yowani Country Club


Royal Canberra Golf Club


Murrumbidgee Country Club


Red Hill Nature Reserve


Crafter + Mogford Golf Strategies Golf Course Architects