H.M.R. Bandara
Kandy,SriLanka
Summary
Experienced Golf Course Greenkeeper and Landscaper with over 26+ years of global experience across top-tier international and military golf facilities. Skilled in turf management, irrigation systems, machinery operations, landscaping, and golf course construction. Demonstrated ability to maintain world-class playing conditions while leading teams and ensuring compliance with international golf standards.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Golf Specialist
Mesaieed Golf Club
Doha
- Current
- Managing golf operations, course activities, and providing course management expertise.
Golf Course Consultant / Designer
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Designed and constructed nine-hole golf courses and provided consultancy for multiple projects.
Senior Team Leader – Landscape/Engineering
Jumeirah Royal Saray
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Led landscaping and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with luxury hospitality standards.
Landscape In-Charge
Al Maraya Gate Co. WLL
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised major landscaping projects including Al Madina Al Shamalia Island 14 West.
Golf & Golf Course Consultant
Sri Lanka Navy
06.2013 - 02.2018
- Managed full golf course maintenance operations, renovations, drainage systems, and budgeting.
Landscape Designer & Project Manager
AVS Resort
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Designed and implemented landscaping for hotel and housing developments.
Garden Supervisor
Tasneem Constructions
12.2009 - 12.2011
- Directed garden and landscaping projects; nursery and plant production management.
Golf Course Supervisor
Victoria Golf Club
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Handled fertilization, pesticide application, aeration, cultural practices, and turf health.
Golf Course Supervisor
Royal Colombo Golf Club
03.2007 - 01.2008
- Supported professional course maintenance, irrigation checks, mowing schedules, and turf care.
Garden & Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor
Merbok MDF Lanka
01.2002 - 02.2007
- Managed garden and golf course care, irrigation upgrades, budgets, and equipment planning.
Agronomy & Maintenance Management Experience (Part-Time)
Royal Golf Club Bahrain
- During my part-time role at the Royal Golf Club Bahrain, I gained hands-on technical and management experience in golf course agronomy, focusing on turf health, soil care, and course playability. My responsibilities involved essential maintenance practices that Fertilization Management, Pesticide Handling & Application, and Green Aeration & Cultural Practices.
Education
G.C.E. (Advance Level) Examination -
01-2000
Skills
- Golf course preparation and maintenance (greens, fairways, tees, bunkers and rough line)
- Irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance
- Green keeping equipment operation and preventive maintenance
- Tee and cup placement according to golf regulations
- Landscape design, nursery management, and plant propagation
- Turf fertilization, pest control, and agronomy practices
- Team leadership, golf project management, and budget handling
- Can play golf on professional level and can coach golf (Professional level, WHS -Handicap 2)
- Computer: Email, Internet, MS Office
- Manual: Turf preparation, irrigation installation, mower repair, plant health diagnosis
- Personal: Teamwork, decision-making, time management, fast learning
SKILLS
Languages: Sinhalese (native), English (good), Tamil (speaking), Hindi (speaking )
Certification
Diploma & National Certificate in Agricultural Production Technology (NVQ 4 / NVQ 5) – RPL, Turf Management & Green keeping – Victoria Golf Course, Sri Lanka (6-month training), Passed Level 1 Examination in rule of Golf while attending R&A Colombo., Toro Machinery Operation & Maintenance (1-year training)
Hobbies
Playing Golf, Cricket
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Date Signature
Timeline
Golf Course Consultant / Designer
05.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Team Leader – Landscape/Engineering
Jumeirah Royal Saray
10.2018 - 04.2021
Landscape In-Charge
Al Maraya Gate Co. WLL
03.2018 - 10.2018
Golf & Golf Course Consultant
Sri Lanka Navy
06.2013 - 02.2018
Landscape Designer & Project Manager
AVS Resort
08.2011 - 06.2014
Garden Supervisor
Tasneem Constructions
12.2009 - 12.2011
Golf Course Supervisor
Victoria Golf Club
01.2008 - 12.2009
Golf Course Supervisor
Royal Colombo Golf Club
03.2007 - 01.2008
Garden & Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor
Merbok MDF Lanka
01.2002 - 02.2007
Professional Golf Specialist
Mesaieed Golf Club
- Current
Agronomy & Maintenance Management Experience (Part-Time)
Royal Golf Club Bahrain