The Keeper's Way Story
Experience the sense of pride and achievement that comes from creating and curating the ultimate lush and healthy looking lawn. This is the same sense of pride that Keepers Way founder Karl Johnson (KJ) has experienced over 30 plus years of national and international greenkeeping.
KJ started out as an Apprentice Greenkeeper at the Christchurch Golf Club, going on to work through the ranks as a head greenkeeper at two golf courses, turf manager at the NZ Cricket high performance centre and is now the turf manager for Seddon Park and FMG Waikato Stadium.
Over this time, KJ has worked around the world. From private cricket academies in Pune India, the Rugby Sevens Stadium in Dubai, and Stadium Apiti in Samoa for the All Blacks.
With his experience and knowledge to share, your lawn will be in great hands. You could dream of having a healthy looking lawn, or with KJ’s help make it a reality with Keepers Way.
KJ Overseas
Pune, India
This project included four trips to assist with pitch preparation and staff turf education at the Cadence Cricket Academy (privately owned ground). I provided some guidance during one trip in the construction of the ground at MCA Stadium, Pune which was used in the IPL tournament.
The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
In 2014 I took up a sabbatical project to work for Emirates Airlines in Dubai. This project had me constructing 3 cricket ovals and a Practice Facility in the desert! Just to keep me on my toes I was also responsible for 7 turf rugby pitches there as well. You think our summers are hot and challenging for growing turf, try doing it in Dubai!