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On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Kate Stillwell
Episode 11021st January 2026 • The SRUC Podcast • Scotland's Rural College
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  1. Kate Stillwell – Head Greenkeeper, The Golf Club of Kópavogur and Garðabær (GKG)

Summary:

Ian and Ben virtually touch down in Reykjavík, Iceland for an engaging chat with Kate Stillwell, Head Greenkeeper at Golf Club of Kópavogur and Garðabær to discuss her career journey, the experience of working abroad, and Icelandic culture. We dive into a broad range

of topics with Kate including what drew her to the golf industry, the benefits of volunteering at tournaments, the challenges of harsh winter conditions on golf course management, the family culture of golf in Iceland, and the unique challenge of 24 hour tee times! Please join us for an entertaining podcast with of the UK’s brightest young leaders in the golf industry plying her trade in the dramatic environment of Iceland.

Links From The Podcast:

  1. Golf Club of Kópavogur and Garðabær (GKG)
  2. R&A Women in Golf Leadership Programme
  3. The British and International Golf Greenkeepers' Association (BIGGA)

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