Case studies in sustainable agronomy from The R&A

Paul Woodham, Head of Agronomy Europe, has over 30 years’ experience in golf course management. Paul’s career began in greenkeeping and progressed with 14 years’ as a professionally qualified and experienced agronomist. He has worked across all types of course ranging from public and private operations and across  Members courses to Tour and Resort venues with experience in tournament monitoring.

Paul has a degree in Turfgrass Science and is a member of the BASIS Professional Register. Paul is also a regular contributor to industry publications and presents education seminars and workshops on the national and international stage.

Simon holds a PhD in Agriculture from the University of Reading and has built an international career spanning research, technical support, and applied agronomy. He has held senior positions with Syngenta and The R&A, where he played a key role in product development while championing sustainable turf management and environmental best practices. Widely recognised for his expertise in agronomy, Simon is particularly respected for his contributions to sports turf management and the application of science-based solutions to improve turf performance and sustainability.