Will Bowden

Will Bowden has worked in the turf sector for over 20 years. Will began his career in the UK and after graduating from college, eventually reaching a position of Course Manager before relocating to New Zealand in the mid 2000s. Will worked as a course superintendent at Akarana Golf Course (Auckland), before taking up the role of Turf Agronomist for an independent turf consultancy led by Dr Richard Gibbs. After 10 years, Will established his own independent turf consultancy that focused heavily upon R&D and providing independent research to NZ, AUS and European clients. In 2023 Will was selected to become the R&D Turf Agronomist & Product Development Manager for PGGWTurf (DLF) and support the Oceania team (a unique role within the NZ turf sector). Over recent years, Will has been heavily involved in the turfgrass breeding and selection programmes at the Kimihia Research Centre. These programmes include a wide range of cool and warm season turf types. With a passion for envir