Fineturf Sponsor at the De Vere Hotel Belton Woods.
When the pros who are bidding for the Midland Professional Trophy at the De Vere Belton Woods smash a tee shot 300 yards down the fairway they might not pay too much attention to the ground upon which they stand.
As they stroll down the fairway to their ball they might not spend long pondering the verdant carpet of turf under their feet.
And as they crouch to line up their ball on the pristine greens they might only glance at the green baize over which they will send their ball towards the hole.
If they sink the putt, might also offer a slight nod to the green keeping staff for preparing a putting surface that is true and fair.
But the appreciation will be only fleeting as they turn to trudge off to the next tee, fairway and green.
Simon Hutton, however, will look on with beaming admiration as the professionals battle for the Midland Order of Merit title.
Not only is he the proud sponsor of the Midland Professionals Trophy, he has also had a significant hand in the Lakes Course over which the battle is fought.
Hutton, managing director of sponsors Fineturf, holds golf closer to his heart than any other sport.
Despite his company having worked on some of the greatest sporting arenas in the country including Manchester United’s hallowed turf at Old Trafford and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, golf courses remain his passion.
Golf runs in his blood. His father Tim and brother Ben are both PGA pros at Sudbrook Moor Golf Club.
Dad, a pro of 41 years, started his career as assistant to five-time Ryder Cup Captain, Dai Rees and has played extensively as a tournament player. He was Club Professional at Sleaford Golf Club for 12 years before designing and building Sudbrook Moor and is a Fellow of the PGA.
“Growing up around golf means it is in my heart.
