Peter Todd takes on new role at Royal Norwich

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One of the most respected greenkeepers in Britain, Peter Todd, has taken up a new role as estate manager of Royal Norwich Golf Club to oversee the development of its new courses.

The position will include club managerial duties as well as overseeing the courses, which are being built because the club is relocating.

Todd, who will take a seat on the board of directors, previously worked at the London Club, and was showcased on the front cover of Greenkeeping magazine in 2008.

He also worked on the construction of the Nicklaus Ryder Cup PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles and has been involved in course preparation for the Volvo World Match Play Championship 2014, European Open 2008 and 2009, the London Seniors Masters 1995, 2005, 2006 and 2007, the Open Championship regional qualifying 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and Golf Live 2011 and 2012.

Todd said: “Rarely are new golf courses built in the UK on such a great piece of land – a gently undulating 18th century parkland landscape, featuring free draining soils and mature trees. I could see from the very first time I walked on to the site that these courses could be something special.

“The opportunity to steer the project in the position of estate manager, coupled with the offer of an appointment as a director on the board and thereby playing an integral role in the management, were key to attracting me to the club. The clearly thought through business plan aiming to create a sustainable, long term future, that delivers exceptional facilities, reinforced my decision to join the team at Royal Norwich.”

Peter takes up his role in July 2017 and the new course is set to open in 2019.

David Coventry, chairman of Royal Norwich GC (left), Brew Craig and director of Royal Norwich GC (right), welcome Peter Todd (centre)

David Coventry, chairman of Royal Norwich, added: “Peter is one of the most respected golf course managers in the country and his appointment sends a message that our intention to build a benchmark course is not just marketing speak, but a serious objective that will become even clearer in the months to come.”