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With 25 years’ experience in the golf and sports turf industry, he has worked across a range of cool and warm-season environments in Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, Australia and Asia, supporting some of the world’s most respected golf courses. His work has spanned The Open and AIG Women’s Open venues, and elite amateur events including The Amateur, Women’s Amateur, Walker Cup and Curtis Cup. Since 2005, he has developed and refined championship agronomy practices, with The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush marking his 25th Open as Championship Agronomist. A passionate advocate for sustainable golf, Richard has played a key role in modernising agronomic approaches through innovation, collaboration and data-led decision-making.