About Bowls Central
Bowls Central is your dedicated guide to bowling green maintenance. Here, I try to unravel the complexities of greenkeeping and offer solutions that work effectively and don’t break the bank.
A bit about me
I’m John Quinn, the owner of Bowls Central. With over 40 years of experience in fine turf care, bowling green maintenance, and golf course maintenance and construction, I’ve learned a thing or two about the world of greenkeeping. I’m proud to be one of only 89 Master Greenkeepers worldwide and a former Director at Elmwood College, Europe’s premier greenkeeper training college.
But my journey didn’t start there. I first got my hands dirty with greenkeeping as a young apprentice, and it was the challenge and intricacy of the work that kept me hooked. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles that bowling greenkeepers face, and it’s my mission here to simplify these challenges and share the knowledge I’ve accumulated.
What I offer
Bowls Central is more than just a blog—it’s a comprehensive resource for greenkeepers seeking practical, effective advice. The resources range from detailed articles and ebooks, to training and consulting services. And when you join my email list, you’ll receive a free copy of “10 Golden Rules of Greenkeeping” and other helpful ebooks.
Our Vision
I believe that effective greenkeeping doesn’t have to be complicated. My aim is to strip away the superfluous, sometimes damaging practices that have become the norm and help you get back to basics. I want to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to take your greenkeeping skills up a level so that you can build the confidence to question long held traditions and experiment with science backed solutions to turf problems. More than anything, Bowls Central is about Performance Bowling Greens.
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Reader Benefits
Here are a few hints to help you get the maximum benefit from the site:
- Use the search box on any page to go straight to a collection of articles on the topic you are dealing with.
- Join my email newsletter list. You’ll get a FREE copy of the 10 Golden Rules of Greenkeeping, plus 3 other Free eBooks.
- All of my eBooks on bowling green and club management are available from the Shop in the main menu. This is a growing resource that includes my best selling eBook Performance Bowling Greens, a practical guide.
- Join in the conversation by commenting on blog posts or by dropping me an email.
- You can also connect with Bowls Central on Facebook
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- Enjoy the site and let me know if there is anything you would like to see added to it.
- Consider joining my Bowls Central Academy to access online courses and a long list of other benefits and savings for your club.