Our Rays of Light

Hi All,

I just wanted to do a blog about our newest members of the team. For those of you who haven't seen them or met them yet. Its been a long winter with lots going on. The weather has'nt been an awful winter but as we come out of winter into the spring we have some positives...

James Ferris

James Ferris joined the team back in October and although I have mentioned him in the blog I realised I have not given him the formal welcome he deserves (sorry James).
James joins the team as a Trainee Greenkeeper and one I can already say wont struggle to get qualified and build a strong career.
James qualified as a golf coach in 2008 along with fitness instruction certificates before moving to Canada for year before returning into the family business of fencing. James then moved into banking but missed the outdoor life so combing this with his passion for golf, the gym and boxing, made him an ideal candidate for our Trainee Greenkeeper. He's also good friends with Adam Hickling as they grew up playing golf together. James brings an enthusiastic energy to the team and someone who is keen to learn. He's started playing regular golf with the team as was part of the successful BIGGA Turkey Trot Team from Stoneham. I think James has taken to this industry like a duck to water and will progress amazingly.

Mike Littlecott  

Mike Littlecott  is the latest member to join the team, starting on the 11th March as a Greenkeeper. Mike joined from South Winchester where he was the Deputy Course Manager for the last four years. Mike joins the team as a fully qualified greenkeeper, holding diplomas in sports turf levels 2 and 3. He holds all his spraying certificates and chainsaw certificates and has tournament experience working at the Irish Open in Portstewart in 2017.
Mike started his career at Wellow Golf Club, where he worked for five years He is a keen golfer and cyclist who is also a Saints fan.
Mike is one of the up and coming greenkeepers within the industry and someone I was keen to bring in to strengthen our team. He is very career driven and his time in a management roll will help our eye for detail within the team. He's always wanted to work at Stoneham being a local lad and wants to help us move down the Top 100. I am delighted to have him on board as I believe he has a bright future in greenkeeping.

I do feel very lucky as we have always attracted the right people to join our teams. Everyone of them has been fantastic since I arrived and everyone of them would be welcomed back. As you can see above, we have two great members of staff who have joined our team. Both have great attributes and both could have strong careers. Lets make them feel welcome and wish them luck!

#TeamStoneham

Matt