Blair Wilson
From a family in course construction → to leading turf-equipment and course services across Southeast Asia.
A Thailand-based course-builder who turned hands-on turf and construction knowledge into regional agronomy and equipment leadership, proof that the ground under every round is a career in itself.
Where they started
Grew up around golf-course construction and maintenance through his father, Gavan Wilson, and learned the trade hands-on across Southeast Asia.
Career milestones
- Roots
Grew up around golf-course construction and maintenance through his father, Gavan Wilson.
- Learning the trade
Worked in course construction, maintenance and turf support across Southeast Asia.
- Links
Took a senior role at Links Golf Services / Links Turf Equipment.
- Projects
Contributed to course construction, renovation and maintenance projects across the region.
- 2022
Supported the Thailand Golf Course Superintendent event.
- Today
Leads regional turf-equipment and course-services work across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
What they do today
- Plan and deliver course-construction and renovation work.
- Advise on turf maintenance and equipment.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and course teams.
- Connect and support superintendents through industry events.
Advice for aspiring professionals
How to get started in this speciality.
- You don't need a tour career. The turf and construction trade is learned hands-on, on real projects.
- A feel for playing quality transfers: knowing how a course should play guides how you build and maintain it.
- Supplier and superintendent relationships turn practical skill into a durable regional business.
Ask a course superintendent or turf-equipment company if you can shadow a maintenance or construction day.
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