Irish golf course management company Carr Golf Maintenance has appointed Aindriu Jackson as Director of Agronomy and Sustainability, recognising his nine-year contribution as Regional Superintendent and reinforcing the company's commitment to agronomic excellence and environmental stewardship across its venue portfolio.

As reported by Golf Business News, Jackson will direct agronomic strategy, sustainability practices, course maintenance operations, and client communications across 27 venues in Ireland and the UK, including five Burhill Group Limited venues in England. His most recent project saw him oversee course preparations at Seapoint Golf Links for the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open Championship.

Ed Pettit, Managing Director of Carr Golf Maintenance, said: "Aindriu's promotion reflects not only the results he has consistently delivered for our clients but also his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. His expertise and leadership will ensure we continue to improve golf course standards while fostering biodiversity and adhering to sustainability best practices."

Jackson, a greenkeeping professional with 30 years of industry experience, holds crop protection certifications from BASIS and IASIS, is a registered pesticide and fertiliser advisor, and earned a diploma in Integrated Pest Management from University College Dublin.

Jackson said: "Greenkeepers today face a very different set of challenges than they did when I started in the industry. The products available to us have changed significantly, which means we must be more proactive, more strategic and more informed in how we manage turf health and course performance."

He added that his role is to help clubs "deliver outstanding playing conditions while protecting and enhancing the environment around them," using data-driven decision-making to improve biodiversity and ensure every agronomic programme is tailored to the specific needs of each site.

The appointment arrives as golf clubs across Ireland and the UK face rising operational costs, tightening environmental regulations, and increasing expectations from members and governing bodies around sustainable course management practices. Biodiversity protection, reduced pesticide use, and responsible water management are becoming central to how modern golf venues are assessed and operated.

Read the full details of Aindriu Jackson's appointment and Carr Golf Maintenance's sustainability strategy in the complete article.