Flempton Golf Club is delighted to welcome Tom Lovett as our new Head Greenkeeper, bringing with him a wealth of experience, energy and a clear vision for the continued improvement of the course.
At just 38, Tom joins us from Middleton Hall Golf Club and arrives with an impressive and diverse background in the game. Before moving fully into course management, Tom was a professional golfer in his native South Africa, competing on the Sunshine Tour. This playing experience gives him a valuable golfer’s perspective when it comes to course presentation, playability and strategic set up.
Since joining Flempton, Tom has already made a strong and positive impact. Members will have noticed the renewed focus on green performance, bunker presentation and overall course conditioning. Even through periods of harsh winter weather, the course has remained predominantly open, a testament to both Tom’s proactive management and Flempton’s naturally fast draining soil profile.
Recent green speed readings have been consistently around 9.6 on the Stimp, reflecting the careful balance Tom is working to achieve between smooth, true surfaces and year round turf health.
Tom is also embracing the unique character of Flempton. The club’s distinctive cloverleaf nine hole layout, where every third hole returns to the clubhouse, offers flexibility for members and visitors alike. With three starting points and the ability to play shorter loops, the course continues to provide an enjoyable and accessible experience, something Tom is keen to protect while steadily enhancing standards.
Behind the scenes, Tom has been working closely with the greens team to prioritise key areas including greens performance, bunker improvements, airflow and light management, and long term course conditioning. His structured, thoughtful approach is already being felt across the course.
Members can look forward to further steady improvements as Tom and the team continue to build momentum through the season ahead.