The Grove has announced the appointment of William Evans as its new Golf Course & Estates Manager.
William returns to Hertfordshire-based resort for a second time – he was previously Head Greenkeeper between 2008-11 – to lead the agronomy and gardens teams at the estate that features a Kyle Phillips-designed championship golf course.
Over the past six years, Evans has enjoyed a highly successful period in Bahrain as Director of Agronomy at the Troon International-managed Royal Golf Club. In his time in the Middle East, he was recognised as 59club’s International Greenkeeper of the Year on two occasions.
Brad Gould, Director of Golf at The Grove, commented: “William is a dedicated and highly motivated turf manager, and proven leader of people, and we are thrilled to have him back at The Grove. His industry experience and goal-focused approach to his work will be of huge benefit to our operations and he will undoubtedly help us to further enhance and develop what is an already exceptional, award-winning product.”
On re-joining The Grove, Evans said: “I relish the opportunity to manage such a vital part of The Grove’s business and I know I will be blessed with a truly fantastic team around me to reach even greater heights. One of The Grove’s USPs is the year-round pristine conditioning of its golf course and this will continue to be a key objective as we move forwards.”
The Grove recently announced a host of investments in its golf experience that will be completed for the 2023 season, which marks the course’s 20th anniversary. These include an extension to the Stables Bar, enhancements to the outdoor terrace and courtyard, and significant renovations to the locker rooms, toilets and halfway house.
