About Us

Having the right equipment to produce the best turf is the backbone of your golf club or business’ success. That’s why, at JT Turf, our mission isn’t just to supply a great product from a top brand, that goes without saying; it’s to match your business with the best and most thorough overall solution that’s going to give you a tangible competitive advantage.

Part of this overall solution is the machinery and equipment we supply. We are one of Australasia's leading providers of turf care and maintenance equipment. Our wide and varied range is made up of world-leading brands such as Jacobsen and Redexim, and has been carefully selected based on years of firsthand experience seeing these machines prove themselves time and again.

Our promise to deliver a robust solution includes taking the time to get to know your golf club or business really well; by knowing what you need to achieve we can always make the best recommendations that ensure consistent and reliable performance. And as trusted consultants of turf machinery and utility vehicles we understand your unique local conditions and factor this into your options also.

 

Meet the team

Dean Podger GM JT Turf Dean Podger
General Manager

Dean has been in the turf industry since finishing at Tafe in Timbuctoo. Did his apprentice with Bruce Carruthers before working with chemicals and equipment supply companies. Dean provides a level of service to our customers that ensures that they feel a part of the JT Turf family.

JT Turf HT Staff Photo 2 Hailey Tiernan
Parts/Administration Manager

Hailey is the glue that keeps the JT Turf operating to its fullest potential. Equally skilled in parts support and administration, Hailey heads our in-store support team and with over 7 years experience, there isn't too many challenges that she can't efficiently manage for our customers.

Nick Sml Nick Curtin
Service Manager

Nick is our Service Manager,
He originally comes from the automotive trade and has changed over to ag and commercial equipment.

SL 1 MG 7269 Web Solomon Last
Warranty, Parts and Workshop Administration and Support

Solomon is our Warranty Administrator and will also assist in parts and in the workshop as needed. He has come over from our sister company in New Zealand where he was appointed as the workshop manager in 2015 and changed over to warranty administration and technical support in 2019. His attention to detail, product knowledge, and wide range of skills makes him a valuable member of our team.

TS 1 MG 7293 Web Terry Sullivan
International Sales Manager

Terry has been with Power Turf, JT Turf and formerly; Power Farming for 25 years, with that extensive experience coupled with being a former superintendent for over 10 years he is the driving force behind achieving our goal of providing the correct solution to our customers needs every time. Based in New Zealand he heads up our Sales Team for both New Zealand and Australia.

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Managing Director

John and Lyndal Woodham are our Canterbury based owners. Over the last 10 years, John has developed the business to where it is today, by focusing on the big picture and matching that with a product range that best fits the needs of our customers. A self-confessed “Sporting Tragic”, John is passionate about the turf industry and the people in it. Being a good family man he is all about relationships, back up, and support. John loves being involved and hands on, and when not working on or in his group of businesses, you will find him spending time with his family.