Trevor Smith at Remedy Oak.

For Trevor Smith, the last 3 years have been the happiest in his professional life.  His consultancy was awarded the job of Project Management for the development of the new 18 hole championship golf course Remedy Oak, in Dorset.  This was the second new build golf club he had started from scratch (Between 1993 – 98 he managed the creation of Canford Magna Golf Club’s 45 hole golf complex) so there was no doubt in his mind as to how to undertake the challenge – but this time the standards were to be set even higher.  Now Trevor will give you a guided tour of the greens and fairways of Remedy Oak with the enthusiasm only found in someone who knows that he and his team of green keepers, designers, and a multitude of contractors have got it absolutely right.

“They say that if an aircraft looks right it flies right – well we are putting the finishing touches to Remedy Oak now but it looks as though it has been established here for years,” says Trevor.  “Potential members and VIP visitors are all greatly impressed by the layout.  Everyone involved can be very proud of the achievement.”

Trevor started his career as a trainee green keeper in 1969 having studied modern turf management at Bingley.  His interest in golf course development started at Bramshaw Golf Club where he was asked to remodel the course.  Despite his former MD role at Canford Magna, returning to his hands on approach to the environmental side of the industry has shown Trevor that the future of his consultancy is the green side – not inside!

“If I won the lottery in a very big way I would build the next Remedy Oak.  With the project knowledge and techniques developed over the years there is no need for any course at any location not to be pleasurable and playable.”    

A new website has been launched with more information www.trevorsmithgolfconsultancy.co.uk