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Super Series #16 - Matthew Perry, Superintendent, Emirates Golf Club
Episode 16
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

With the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship kicking off tomorrow, organised by the Asia‑Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) in partnership with both the Masters Tournament (at Augusta National Golf Club) and The Open Championship (via The R&A) and the Dubai Desert Classic just around the corner, Emirates Golf Club is in full tournament rhythm. In this new chapter, Superintendent Matthew Perry shares how his team prepares for back-to-back international events while maintaining consistency, sustainability, and the unmistakable feel of Emirates’ greens.A Bristol native who found his calling in turf by chance, Matthew reflects on two decades in the Middle East and how the region has shaped his approach to course care. Central to that philosophy is rolling — not just as a performance enhancer, but as a core part of the club’s preventative disease program. Regular Rolling as he explains, helps manage stress, smooth the surfaces, and maintain plant health before and after intense play, allowing the turf to recover naturally while keeping it true.From alternating maintenance schedules to preparing for major tournaments under Dubai’s demanding conditions, Matthew’s conversation with Nick Thornton reveals the precision and patience behind world-class greens.All the best to Matthew and his team as they host the Asia-Pacific Amateur this week — and gear up for the Desert Classic soon after.