Rod Oosterhof is at the top of his game after a decade of caring for bowling greens.
The Sunbury Bowls Club greenkeeper was last week named Victoria’s Greenkeeper of the Year for his impeccable work.
Clubs nominate members of the Victorian Greenkeepers Association for the award. Nominees are then assessed on criteria such as their greens work, bookkeeping, ability to adapt to changing conditions and contributions to the association.
“This is terrific,” Mr Oosterhof said. “It’s lovely to get some recognition for your work.”
He started greenkeeping at the Sunbury Bowls Club 10 years ago. The full-time club employee is dedicated to keeping the club’s three greens in top shape week after week.
“I enjoy my work,” he said. “The aim is to keep the greens running as quickly as possible all the time.
“Bowlers like their greens running quickly so that’s what I try to do to the best of my ability through regular mowing and rolling and making it perfect.”
Greenkeepers association vice-president Adam Shawcross said Mr Oosterhof’s work was impressive.
“He stood out in pretty much all the categories but his greens were second to none,” Mr Shawcross said.
