13 years working on a golf course and it's the best job in the world and also the worst at times. It really depends on your boss. For me I would rather have a dollar an hour less and have a great boss and a good easy going crew. I have had both supers that were cool and kinda a friend and then ones I did not like that made the day a job and not and enjoyable day at work. The best super I ever worked for was easy going non bossy type and I worked my butt off for him. In return he let me do some things that other guys did not get to. My last super did not see eye to eye with me and I did as little as possible to get the day done. Ever think of just going up the east coast? Lot's of courses all the way up the coast, some good ones too.
Thanks for the comment and telling us about your experience…I definitely relate. I did think about a few courses near Orlando…so maybe! Appreciate you watching.
As a golf course superintendent here in South Carolina, it's always a blessing to have someone so passionate about their job on the grounds crew who's willing to document their experience and show of their course. Its hard enough findjng employees who want to work let alone be passionate about their job. It's a shame they wouldn't allow you to film. Keep up the good work buddy, I'm sure you would make an excellent superintendent/asst. Superintendent one day!
Lake City Florida has several golf courses ⛳️. Come on and I’ll put in a great word for you! Also you could use your videos to show your knowledge and skills. Tell them to check out your channel. By the way you do amazing work and I enjoy watching your content. Thanks for allow us to follow your path and to make such amazing strides.
Hey John I've watched you for months mate and love your videos would love to become a friend. Would you like to see what a life of a greenkeeper in the UK is like especially my region the northeast a poor region? We are really struggling here in the UK and are nowhere near as proffesional as you boys in America . It's not for the want of trying..there's such a decline in our industry and also its not seen as a proffesion here in the UK. We have fantastic academic credentials I own turf grass tickets myself and been green keeping for 10 years, but we simply don't have the staff or budget to do things correctly so we make do. Getting rushed and forced to do jobs by people that own the golf clubs who have no idea about horticulture they have worked in the food industry or the metal working industry or stack shelves it's honestly insane. For instance our guys all have to know about agronomy, Chemicals, Have tickets for spraying and using chainsaws have qualifications in horticulture and turf grass and be able to operate all plant machinery. Machines that people make a good living driving but we don't because if needs must. We have to be able to do every job on a golf course from the lowest of the lows to the heights, from doing bins and cleaning up dog "shi*" to hand watering greens and taking moisture readings aerification.. Constructing tees and greens and drainage and building bridges but we are very under paid and most golfers sadly in the UK really look down upon us as mere grass cutters even though we are proffesionals. If you like I could contact you and maybe I could introduce people to your channel and you do the same and we could connect? How's thst sound my friend for instance I've worked every bank holiday and worked 21 days straight averaging 50 hours a week latley we have a small squad of 4 staff looking after a smallish site of 100 acres of cutting space. Keep up the channel it's amazing.
Thanks so much. Appreciate you sharing all that info. Sounds like your crew is amazing and skilled in a lot of disciplines. I’d love to visit the UK one. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share. I greatly appreciate it. 👊
Not sure where exactly in florida but the course i work at in Tampa is always hiring (large crew) and provides great pay, benefits, great co workers and bosses to work with. Not sure if they would allow filming though would have to ask during interview.
That’s very kind of you Trex, appreciate it man. I’ve reached out to a few courses both on this side and the west coast of FLA. Hoping to hear something back within a week or so. That’s for watching and the comment. 👊
Good luck John. I’m a 20 year old kid. Finishing up my 4th summer as a maintenance worker at a small executive golf course in town. I’m looking to move out of the country to stay with my girlfriend in Wales. Hopefully to find a job out there. Do what you love.
That’s so awesome. I hope it happens. You’ll find a gig one way or another so don’t sweat that. All the best to you and your girlfriend. Thanks for watching.
Ayy John glad to see your back and how much your channel has grown it great. I suggets maybe even trying to make shorter videos on tiktok not sure if you use it but its a great way to gain an audience. wish you the best wherever you end up
If you like being on the East Coast, check out the courses in Greensboro Georgia. Reynolds plantation owns most of them. I work at a course just outside of them called "Harbor club". Great place to live out in the country on the lakes away from the traffic. 👍
We could use a solid worker dude here in PA. We lost a guy due to maybe seizure related happenings and our assistant superintendent in training just got in a horrific bike accident. solid superintendent boss that probably wouldnt mind you recording videos. i record stuff here and there for my IG. i just started working here a couple months ago and your videos were a big help in what to expect at working at a golf course. my first job was working at one but it was a 9 hole community course. this ones a private country club. I need 2 to 3 years experience working at a private country club to apply at Merion which is close to me. anyways best of luck mate!
I stumbled across your videos a few years ago and instantly enjoyed your content and sought out more, coming back every now and then when i want to catch an update, it's unfortunate to see that you hit stumbling block. I fully understand you had to stop due to what was probably some middle manager who didn't want to ruffle feathers from the higher ups and they probably never even saw a second of your content, but I just felt that you should know that your content is worth continuing with and i hope you either find a new niche going forward, or you find a new job where they allow you to produce content. I wish you all the best and keep your head up bro. Your vids are always very cathartic and you seem a natural at producing TH-cam content. I enjoy the backdrop of the music you choose along with the amazing early morning footage and you have a real knack for producing content as you come across as a positive and affable guy.
This channel is an asset, not a liability. You just need to find the right fit where the upper-management sees the value in your YT channel. You might have better luck on a public course. These private clubs have waiting list so your channel being an advertisement is useless to them. A struggling course would be lucky to have you promoting their business for them for free.
As a Superintendent myself in Australia I don't understand why a course wouldn't let you film. The videos are top notch & always paint the courses you work at in the best possible light. Keep doing what you're doing mate, I'll be following along for sure 👍🏻
Australia…that’s so awesome. Would LOVE to go there one day. Thanks a lot for watching. I understand their need for privacy…just stinks…but I understand it. Appreciate you taking the time to write.
Haha it's a fantastic place. They can either view it as privacy, or some of the best advertising possible by showing amazing courses with staff that genuinely care & have a passion for the work they provide. No brainer to me.
@@Hughwitt Its one thing to do videos while being the low man on the totem pole and another when your not. We all busted our asses here while someone made videos about it. Lazy is what came across to the rest of the staff
Happinesss over money. Your life will be much more fulfilling and happy doing what you love. Even when you need to take a little pay cut for it. The pay will come back. Get after it man. Looking forward to the content!
Nice to hear from you again and seeing your lovely footage. Best of luck John, I am sure you will find something that is perfect for you. I miss my days working out on the course in the early mornings. My pay may be better now, but some days I want to just go back out there.
Thanks Brady. Yea, it’s an awesome job…just doesn’t pay great. If it DID pay great, everyone would do it (I think, lol). Thanks for all your support. *Appreciate you commenting too
I relocated to Florida some time ago. Took an assistant job after school. I’m so happy with my life even though it’s tough work. Your videos were a big inspiration to me making the big change ! Thank you so much!
Just stumbled upon this channel today! I was watching a few of your previous videos and was like ohhh man awesome I found a really cool groundskeeping channel to follow! Then in watching the beginning of this video I started to get bummed thinking you were moving on for groundskeeping/TH-cam. Glad you’re finding ways to keep doing what you love!
Hey John, I think what your doing here is amazing and you really seem to care about the community that you've grown. My friend was actually talking to me about getting a job at a golf course and I'd like to see how that whole application process works. I have delivery driving experience and I've worked at a plant nursery and I'm wondering how skills like that might translate to what is required in the job that your doing. When I was researching the position your videos were the first thing to come up and I subbed on the second one I watched. I appreciate the effort you've put in to share what you know and inspire people. I actually live in st.Johns Florida and I'm now considering applying to a golf course in my area. If you have any advice I'd love to hear from you. I'll definitely keep up with the channel especially if I dive deeper into this decision. I know its not my business to ask but since you cant currently film I'd like to see a dedicated video about the discrepancies in pay, benefits, free lunches, time off, and amount of coworkers between different clubs you've worked for or maybe something along those lines. I wish you the best man.
Great to hear from you! I just recently found your channel the night before I went and interviewed for a golf course maintenance position… I used to work on the golf course here on the Mississippi Coast after I graduated high school and it has by far been the best job I ever had, loved it… I mowed tees, collars, and approaches during the week and greens every other weekend… moved away to Texas for school, met my wife and stayed there building a family and just recently moved back and tried to go back to the course after all of that… didn’t work out because they were falsely advertising golf course when it wasn’t so I’ll just keep cutting hair as I’m a barber now, so I’m still cutting, just not golf courses 🤣 anyways, love your stuff, brings me back every time I watch your content and hope you find the place you’re meant to be! Good luck brother!
Thanks man. Appreciate you sharing. Sounds like you have a great family…that’s the good stuff. Hope you make it back out on the course someday. Thanks for watching my videos…means a lot. 👊
Good luck John. Keep us all posted. I had a feeling that’s what had happened. Was just thinking about you the other day. I was cutting the greens on the back 9 and was wondering what really happened. Seems like courses are always looking for help.
Hey John. I rarely comment on any videos on TH-cam but going back to Feb of 2021. My life was in need of a new direction. I had just moved and there was no plan as to what or how I was going to survive. Thats probably a little dramatic. I randomly got a job at a high end course here on the east coast and started YouTubing maintenance work. Thus, found your channel. I learned some insight before working there because of you. I would also find myself coming back to check if you uploaded videos and was wondering what happened. Ultimately what I learned from working on a course is that it's sink or swim. I'm in my second season where I am and find myself like you trying to find the best fit. I totally understand your place and where you want to be. I like the job but it's rather demanding and money depends on the position. I would like to find a course that's on the nicer side with a decent budget that doesn't try to run you into the ground but expects you to pull your weight without the full on golf politics.
Hey Todd, thanks for sharing. Yea, the course I currently work at has a very high budget (not necessarily to pay people but to provide the course with what it needs). They treat us really well as far as food, etc… A lot of high end courses are looking for hardworking people so don’t be intimidated. A lot depends on the superintendent…so if they don’t treat you right, look elsewhere. Really happy to have you on the channel. I wish you all the best and keep us posted on how you’re doing. Thanks again for watching and for the comment. 👊
Well the good part is I have had time to catch up on videos over summer. Too bad the course wouldn’t be lenient… good luck and hope you get back posting soon.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you! I started watching your channel when I got an offer on a public course in Alberta and wanted to get an idea of what I should expect. It's been a year now and I love it. I love seeing the differences of working on a course in south Florida and a course in northern Alberta. It's so different yet the same. I'll always remember what my boss said "You'll never be a rich man but you'll never have a want for anything. And what other job do you do the things we do." Good luck and see you in the next video!
Glad to see a new vid. Just my opinion if you want to start filming more while working a chest mount or head mount or some type of low key body mount would be a good investment personally. Then try to find a good way to keep it out of sight when you are not filming if you need to.
That’s a very good point. I’ve thought about how to improve the videos by showing more actions shots. I’ll think of something. Great point though made by you. Thanks a lot for the comment.
Thanks a lot Harper. Feel free to share any experience in the industry you think would be helpful. Maintenance is about all I know, however, there are so many different ways to get involved with golf. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Love your passion man! Hoping God will work things out for you as you look in a new direction. Your videos always have a calming effect every time I watch them.
I am so glad you posted brother. It’s too Bad that this happened. But I believe that everything happens for a reason. You produce excellent content. I hope from the bottom of my heart that everything works out for you!
John, Glad to see you back, I hope you find a course that understands the value in letting people see what really goes into maintaining a golf course and how it actually helps to grow the game of golf.
Thanks Paul. That’s actually a really good point. I’ve been surprised by how many people are actually interested. I think it’s a great job. Anyways, thanks for the comment and for watching!
I am so happy that you will start making videos again! That is to bad that you had to stop! I really enjoy your videos and your my favorite TH-camr! You have a very cool job! In the future what would be cool if you sold merch because i would definitely buy it! Good luck with everything!
Hey John...Love your content, even more, I like your commitment to making it for us. I just finished my first summer as a retiree mowing tee box and green surrounds. I tried to live your attitude about how to do a pretty simple job and how it makes a difference. I actually really liked trying to make things better for the members, so thanks for the motivation. I hope you find something fulfilling soon. Stay cool!
As someone who works in golf course maintenance these videos are really interesting and content is great but I can understand and see the side I’m not being able to film but love the content that has been made!
I started watching your channel in February when I got hired at a golf course in south Florida. The peace of mind I get every morning on the course is unfathomable, which makes me work harder. Monday is my first day as the assistant superintendent, I appreciate you putting time into these videos to express how nice it is to be on the course.
John, we missed you also. So sad that your course wouldn’t let you provide content for your channel. this is one of the reasons why Golf still seems to be for the elite class even though some of us are just common folk like you and I. I live over on the West Coast in the Venice area just south of Sarasota so many courses this way it’s hard to believe I retired in 2017 to be closer to my father Who golfs with me at least once a week. You seem like a very levelheaded young man keep up the great work I’ll always support you
Was wondering where you were man! Thanks for the update
Appreciate it! Hopefully will be back sooner rather than later. Loving your homemade green videos! Best of luck with the entire project!
Good luck , look forward to new videos
13 years working on a golf course and it's the best job in the world and also the worst at times. It really depends on your boss. For me I would rather have a dollar an hour less and have a great boss and a good easy going crew. I have had both supers that were cool and kinda a friend and then ones I did not like that made the day a job and not and enjoyable day at work. The best super I ever worked for was easy going non bossy type and I worked my butt off for him. In return he let me do some things that other guys did not get to. My last super did not see eye to eye with me and I did as little as possible to get the day done. Ever think of just going up the east coast? Lot's of courses all the way up the coast, some good ones too.
Thanks for the comment and telling us about your experience…I definitely relate. I did think about a few courses near Orlando…so maybe! Appreciate you watching.
As a golf course superintendent here in South Carolina, it's always a blessing to have someone so passionate about their job on the grounds crew who's willing to document their experience and show of their course. Its hard enough findjng employees who want to work let alone be passionate about their job. It's a shame they wouldn't allow you to film. Keep up the good work buddy, I'm sure you would make an excellent superintendent/asst. Superintendent one day!
Thanks a lot Colton. Really appreciate that.
Looking for your Videos as a superintendent in 2025.
If you want people to work then pay them a living wage.
3:16 how do you cut the banks (what equipment/tool) dropping off into the hazard?am asking cos it looks steep?
Lake City Florida has several golf courses ⛳️. Come on and I’ll put in a great word for you! Also you could use your videos to show your knowledge and skills. Tell them to check out your channel.
By the way you do amazing work and I enjoy watching your content. Thanks for allow us to follow your path and to make such amazing strides.
Thanks a lot Steven. I appreciate the offer! Thanks for watching as well. 👊
Hey John I've watched you for months mate and love your videos would love to become a friend. Would you like to see what a life of a greenkeeper in the UK is like especially my region the northeast a poor region?
We are really struggling here in the UK and are nowhere near as proffesional as you boys in America . It's not for the want of trying..there's such a decline in our industry and also its not seen as a proffesion here in the UK. We have fantastic academic credentials I own turf grass tickets myself and been green keeping for 10 years, but we simply don't have the staff or budget to do things correctly so we make do. Getting rushed and forced to do jobs by people that own the golf clubs who have no idea about horticulture they have worked in the food industry or the metal working industry or stack shelves it's honestly insane.
For instance our guys all have to know about agronomy, Chemicals, Have tickets for spraying and using chainsaws have qualifications in horticulture and turf grass and be able to operate all plant machinery. Machines that people make a good living driving but we don't because if needs must.
We have to be able to do every job on a golf course from the lowest of the lows to the heights, from doing bins and cleaning up dog "shi*" to hand watering greens and taking moisture readings aerification.. Constructing tees and greens and drainage and building bridges but we are very under paid and most golfers sadly in the UK really look down upon us as mere grass cutters even though we are proffesionals.
If you like I could contact you and maybe I could introduce people to your channel and you do the same and we could connect? How's thst sound my friend for instance I've worked every bank holiday and worked 21 days straight averaging 50 hours a week latley we have a small squad of 4 staff looking after a smallish site of 100 acres of cutting space. Keep up the channel it's amazing.
Thanks so much. Appreciate you sharing all that info. Sounds like your crew is amazing and skilled in a lot of disciplines. I’d love to visit the UK one. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share. I greatly appreciate it. 👊
Not sure where exactly in florida but the course i work at in Tampa is always hiring (large crew) and provides great pay, benefits, great co workers and bosses to work with. Not sure if they would allow filming though would have to ask during interview.
That’s very kind of you Trex, appreciate it man. I’ve reached out to a few courses both on this side and the west coast of FLA. Hoping to hear something back within a week or so. That’s for watching and the comment. 👊
Good luck John. I’m a 20 year old kid. Finishing up my 4th summer as a maintenance worker at a small executive golf course in town. I’m looking to move out of the country to stay with my girlfriend in Wales. Hopefully to find a job out there.
Do what you love.
That’s so awesome. I hope it happens. You’ll find a gig one way or another so don’t sweat that. All the best to you and your girlfriend. Thanks for watching.
Ayy John glad to see your back and how much your channel has grown it great. I suggets maybe even trying to make shorter videos on tiktok not sure if you use it but its a great way to gain an audience. wish you the best wherever you end up
That’s a great idea Antonio. Thank you sir. Appreciate all your support. All the best to you my friend.
Subscribed....love your content and channel!
Thank you Jaron. Appreciate it!!
If you like being on the East Coast, check out the courses in Greensboro Georgia. Reynolds plantation owns most of them. I work at a course just outside of them called "Harbor club".
Great place to live out in the country on the lakes away from the traffic. 👍
Thanks John! Appreciate it immensely.
Good luck! Like the video's keep them coming!
Thank you! Appreciate that comment.
Sup man it’s great seeing another video from you
Thank you sir. Appreciate all your support. 👊
Glad you’re back brotha!
I wish you the best and can’t wait for the content. God bless 🤘
Greatly appreciate it Martin. Glad to be back. Thanks for commenting 👊
Great video great attitude great employee!! Whoever you work for is lucky!! 🤟
Come on up to Ontario. I'll give you a job :)
Thanks a lot Robert! I appreciate it. 👊
I work on a golf course in fort Myers and it very fun
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Todd. Good luck on the course. All the best to you. 👊
We could use a solid worker dude here in PA. We lost a guy due to maybe seizure related happenings and our assistant superintendent in training just got in a horrific bike accident. solid superintendent boss that probably wouldnt mind you recording videos. i record stuff here and there for my IG. i just started working here a couple months ago and your videos were a big help in what to expect at working at a golf course. my first job was working at one but it was a 9 hole community course. this ones a private country club. I need 2 to 3 years experience working at a private country club to apply at Merion which is close to me. anyways best of luck mate!
I stumbled across your videos a few years ago and instantly enjoyed your content and sought out more, coming back every now and then when i want to catch an update, it's unfortunate to see that you hit stumbling block. I fully understand you had to stop due to what was probably some middle manager who didn't want to ruffle feathers from the higher ups and they probably never even saw a second of your content, but I just felt that you should know that your content is worth continuing with and i hope you either find a new niche going forward, or you find a new job where they allow you to produce content. I wish you all the best and keep your head up bro.
Your vids are always very cathartic and you seem a natural at producing TH-cam content. I enjoy the backdrop of the music you choose along with the amazing early morning footage and you have a real knack for producing content as you come across as a positive and affable guy.
This channel is an asset, not a liability. You just need to find the right fit where the upper-management sees the value in your YT channel. You might have better luck on a public course. These private clubs have waiting list so your channel being an advertisement is useless to them. A struggling course would be lucky to have you promoting their business for them for free.
Pasadena yacht and country club. In st Pete. Get in touch with Adam Flynn. Course superintendent. I’m his assistant. Love to have ya
Would love to have you on the team! And your videos would be fine, you’re doing great! Would you consider a beautiful course in St. Pete??
Your good at these video's my freind. I know this is a lte comnent but your are great at making these
How you going, mate? Well wishes from Aus. Hope to see you back soon.
First of all LOVE the sandwich!!!
Thank you sir!
@@fairwayjohn6336 Just shot you an email, so you know it's not junk mail lol
Glad to see you back... Best of luck!
Thanks Adam. Appreciate it man. Thanks a lot for watching and commenting.
As a Superintendent myself in Australia I don't understand why a course wouldn't let you film. The videos are top notch & always paint the courses you work at in the best possible light. Keep doing what you're doing mate, I'll be following along for sure 👍🏻
Australia…that’s so awesome. Would LOVE to go there one day. Thanks a lot for watching. I understand their need for privacy…just stinks…but I understand it. Appreciate you taking the time to write.
Haha it's a fantastic place. They can either view it as privacy, or some of the best advertising possible by showing amazing courses with staff that genuinely care & have a passion for the work they provide. No brainer to me.
@@Hughwitt Its one thing to do videos while being the low man on the totem pole and another when your not. We all busted our asses here while someone made videos about it. Lazy is what came across to the rest of the staff
Happinesss over money. Your life will be much more fulfilling and happy doing what you love. Even when you need to take a little pay cut for it. The pay will come back. Get after it man. Looking forward to the content!
I agree you with Aaron. That’s good advice. Hope to get it all settled and new videos out soon. Thanks for watching…I really appreciate it.
Nice to hear from you again and seeing your lovely footage. Best of luck John, I am sure you will find something that is perfect for you. I miss my days working out on the course in the early mornings. My pay may be better now, but some days I want to just go back out there.
Thanks Brady. Yea, it’s an awesome job…just doesn’t pay great. If it DID pay great, everyone would do it (I think, lol). Thanks for all your support. *Appreciate you commenting too
Hope you’re keeping well John, any news?
come to australia bro plenty of work here
Good luck John, hope to see more videos very soon. Will be a loss for your current employer as your content is free advertising for them.
Yooo where you been dawg!
I relocated to Florida some time ago. Took an assistant job after school. I’m so happy with my life even though it’s tough work. Your videos were a big inspiration to me making the big change ! Thank you so much!
That’s awesome John. Thanks for saying that. I’m glad you’re happy! Stay safe and all the best out on the course! 👊
I enjoyed your side job video and the road trip course vlog too. Glad you're back. Good luck on the job hunt!
Thank you sir. Appreciate you watching. 👊
Just stumbled upon this channel today! I was watching a few of your previous videos and was like ohhh man awesome I found a really cool groundskeeping channel to follow! Then in watching the beginning of this video I started to get bummed thinking you were moving on for groundskeeping/TH-cam. Glad you’re finding ways to keep doing what you love!
Hey John, I think what your doing here is amazing and you really seem to care about the community that you've grown. My friend was actually talking to me about getting a job at a golf course and I'd like to see how that whole application process works. I have delivery driving experience and I've worked at a plant nursery and I'm wondering how skills like that might translate to what is required in the job that your doing. When I was researching the position your videos were the first thing to come up and I subbed on the second one I watched. I appreciate the effort you've put in to share what you know and inspire people. I actually live in st.Johns Florida and I'm now considering applying to a golf course in my area. If you have any advice I'd love to hear from you. I'll definitely keep up with the channel especially if I dive deeper into this decision. I know its not my business to ask but since you cant currently film I'd like to see a dedicated video about the discrepancies in pay, benefits, free lunches, time off, and amount of coworkers between different clubs you've worked for or maybe something along those lines. I wish you the best man.
Great to hear from you! I just recently found your channel the night before I went and interviewed for a golf course maintenance position… I used to work on the golf course here on the Mississippi Coast after I graduated high school and it has by far been the best job I ever had, loved it… I mowed tees, collars, and approaches during the week and greens every other weekend… moved away to Texas for school, met my wife and stayed there building a family and just recently moved back and tried to go back to the course after all of that… didn’t work out because they were falsely advertising golf course when it wasn’t so I’ll just keep cutting hair as I’m a barber now, so I’m still cutting, just not golf courses 🤣 anyways, love your stuff, brings me back every time I watch your content and hope you find the place you’re meant to be! Good luck brother!
Thanks man. Appreciate you sharing. Sounds like you have a great family…that’s the good stuff. Hope you make it back out on the course someday. Thanks for watching my videos…means a lot. 👊
Glad you are OK. I am actually on holiday in Orlando crossed the pond. You were right about the heat and the storms.
Enjoy my friend!!! (Thanks for watching…have a great vacation).
Welcome back!! Good luck!!
Thanks Andrew. Appreciate it 👊
LFG! Missed your videos. Good luck on finding that new course
Thank you sir! Appreciate you. 👊
Good luck John. Keep us all posted. I had a feeling that’s what had happened. Was just thinking about you the other day. I was cutting the greens on the back 9 and was wondering what really happened. Seems like courses are always looking for help.
Thanks James. Really appreciate it. Good luck out on the course. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Appreciate you. 👊
I work at copperleaf near fort myers. Ur videos have taught me a lot and it’s cool to think that ur content will be close to where I live!
Thanks Tucker! Good luck out on the course! Hopefully I get some interviews over on the west side. I’m going to try my best.
Great to have you back!! Looking foward to the content and wish you all the best from the UK!!!
Thank you! (And to everyone in the UK…you guys are awesome). I really appreciate it.
Hey John. I rarely comment on any videos on TH-cam but going back to Feb of 2021. My life was in need of a new direction. I had just moved and there was no plan as to what or how I was going to survive. Thats probably a little dramatic. I randomly got a job at a high end course here on the east coast and started YouTubing maintenance work. Thus, found your channel. I learned some insight before working there because of you. I would also find myself coming back to check if you uploaded videos and was wondering what happened.
Ultimately what I learned from working on a course is that it's sink or swim. I'm in my second season where I am and find myself like you trying to find the best fit. I totally understand your place and where you want to be. I like the job but it's rather demanding and money depends on the position. I would like to find a course that's on the nicer side with a decent budget that doesn't try to run you into the ground but expects you to pull your weight without the full on golf politics.
Hey Todd, thanks for sharing. Yea, the course I currently work at has a very high budget (not necessarily to pay people but to provide the course with what it needs). They treat us really well as far as food, etc… A lot of high end courses are looking for hardworking people so don’t be intimidated. A lot depends on the superintendent…so if they don’t treat you right, look elsewhere. Really happy to have you on the channel. I wish you all the best and keep us posted on how you’re doing. Thanks again for watching and for the comment. 👊
Well the good part is I have had time to catch up on videos over summer. Too bad the course wouldn’t be lenient… good luck and hope you get back posting soon.
Thanks Logan. Appreciate you watching my past videos…I’ll get some new ones posted for you as soon as I can, I promise. Appreciate your support. 👊
Keep hitting them fairways buddy!
Thanks Danny! Appreciate the comment. All the best to you!
Good to have you back!
Good to be back! Thank you for commenting (and watching).
Yay your back
Thanks Brendan. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to write a comment.
Last thing you want to do is let your self down!! I work at a Golf Course too. Here in Hawaii. 3 years now and its worth all the ups and downs.
Wow, Hawaii!!! Now THAT would be cool. All the best to you out on the course. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds for you! I started watching your channel when I got an offer on a public course in Alberta and wanted to get an idea of what I should expect. It's been a year now and I love it. I love seeing the differences of working on a course in south Florida and a course in northern Alberta. It's so different yet the same. I'll always remember what my boss said "You'll never be a rich man but you'll never have a want for anything. And what other job do you do the things we do."
Good luck and see you in the next video!
That’s awesome advice. I’m really happy you enjoy it. Thanks so much for the comment.
Glad to see a new vid. Just my opinion if you want to start filming more while working a chest mount or head mount or some type of low key body mount would be a good investment personally. Then try to find a good way to keep it out of sight when you are not filming if you need to.
That’s a very good point. I’ve thought about how to improve the videos by showing more actions shots. I’ll think of something. Great point though made by you. Thanks a lot for the comment.
I love your videos. I work in Golf and I think it’s good to see different ideas of what Golf maintenance looks like.
Thanks a lot Harper. Feel free to share any experience in the industry you think would be helpful. Maintenance is about all I know, however, there are so many different ways to get involved with golf. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Glad you’re doing well John, about to finish up my first year as a maintenance worker at a private course
That’s awesome Thomas. I hope you’ve enjoyed it. Congrats on 1yr in the books! 👊
Such a smile when this one popped up. Good luck John, I’ll be here to watch.
Hi John, thanks a lot. I appreciate your support. Also appreciate you taking the time to watch. All the best.
Hey, good to see you again. Good luck in your next chapter.
Thanks so much. Your support has meant a lot over the course of my TH-cam journey. Very grateful. Hope all is well.
Glad you’re back! Good luck on the job search
Thanks! I’ll be sure to keep you posted on any interviews (good or bad). Thanks for watching.
Love your passion man! Hoping God will work things out for you as you look in a new direction. Your videos always have a calming effect every time I watch them.
Appreciate it Wes! Thanks for the comment. It will all work out…I can feel it. All the best to you bud.
I am so glad you posted brother. It’s too
Bad that this happened. But I believe that everything happens for a reason. You produce excellent content. I hope from the bottom of my heart that everything works out for you!
Man, I appreciate that Jason. Thanks for watching. Also, thanks for commenting with the kind words. Means a lot. All the best to you.
Great to have you back John! Hope all is well!
Thank you sir! I appreciate it!
John, Glad to see you back, I hope you find a course that understands the value in letting people see what really goes into maintaining a golf course and how it actually helps to grow the game of golf.
Thanks Paul. That’s actually a really good point. I’ve been surprised by how many people are actually interested. I think it’s a great job. Anyways, thanks for the comment and for watching!
I am so happy that you will start making videos again! That is to bad that you had to stop! I really enjoy your videos and your my favorite TH-camr! You have a very cool job! In the future what would be cool if you sold merch because i would definitely buy it! Good luck with everything!
Missed ya man.... Glad to see ya back. 👍
Glad to be back my friend. Thanks for the note and for watching. Greatly appreciate it.
I remember watching these videos helped me thru the long lockdowns in the UK. I really enjoyed them pal....
So awesome to have you back! The honesty in this is so true. If you ever want to come to Bama and need a place.
Appreciate it Robert! Thanks for watching. Never been to Alabama but would love to see it. Stay well and thanks again. Appreciate the comment.
Hey John...Love your content, even more, I like your commitment to making it for us. I just finished my first summer as a retiree mowing tee box and green surrounds. I tried to live your attitude about how to do a pretty simple job and how it makes a difference. I actually really liked trying to make things better for the members, so thanks for the motivation. I hope you find something fulfilling soon. Stay cool!
Can’t wait for upcoming content good luck in your journey
I have just watched this video as I am starting at a golf course tomorrow. I can't wait for more videos!!
As someone who works in golf course maintenance these videos are really interesting and content is great but I can understand and see the side I’m not being able to film but love the content that has been made!
soo excited for your future John cant wait to see the next course!!
Thanks Evan! I’m excited too (and nervous, lol). Thanks for the comment. Take care.
Looking forward to your next step!!!
I started watching your channel in February when I got hired at a golf course in south Florida. The peace of mind I get every morning on the course is unfathomable, which makes me work harder. Monday is my first day as the assistant superintendent, I appreciate you putting time into these videos to express how nice it is to be on the course.
John, we missed you also. So sad that your course wouldn’t let you provide content for your channel. this is one of the reasons why Golf still seems to be for the elite class even though some of us are just common folk like you and I.
I live over on the West Coast in the Venice area just south of Sarasota so many courses this way it’s hard to believe I retired in 2017 to be closer to my father Who golfs with me at least once a week. You seem like a very levelheaded young man keep up the great work I’ll always support you
Thanks so much Steve. Really appreciate the support…thanks for taking the time to watch my videos.
Can’t wait to see what is next for you!
Thanks a lot KJ. I really appreciate that.