About John Holmes
Global Sales Manager
In October 2004 John Holmes accepted the position of Global Sales Manager for Phillip Jennings Turf Farms. With over 20 years in the turf industry, John's experience spans companies in all areas of the golf industry where he has helped organizations improve revenue, profitability, and quality.
Prior to joining Phillip Jennings Turf Farms, John was the International Sales Manager for Southern Turf Nurseries where he was directly involved in the marketing and sales of the companies products internationally.
John spent eight years in the golf course construction industry where he was directly responsible for the construction of 19 golf courses. John has been involved in projects designed by some of the industries top designers including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, and Robert T. Jones, Jr.. John’s construction experience includes courses not only in the United States but also in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
John started out his career as a golf course superintendent. After college John accepted a job at the Atlanta Athletic Club where he was superintendent on the Highlands Course, which has hosted two PGA Championships and a US Open. John was directly involved with the Highlands Course which hosted the 1991 US Women’s Open at the Atlanta Athletic Club. John, as a golf course superintendent, has hosted two PGA Tour events.
John graduated from Lake City College in Lake City, FL with a degree in Turfgrass Management.