David Blackmur - A Tribute

It is with great sadness we have been informed by Plumpton College, that David Blackmur has past away. 

David's passion for greenkeeping was second to none and many of today's Course Managers and Head Greenkeepers owe so much to David, as he was not only a great turf lecturer, but one of life's true gentlemen.

He was synonymous with Plumpton College for nearly 40 years and instrumental in producing students and finalists for the Toro Student of the Year Award.  One year this allowed him to travel to the United States as the winning lecturer.

I have a contact in BIGGA who has a lasting memory of David dressed immaculately as ever wearing cords and strolling down the Las Vegas Strip with his sunglasses on looking around as if he was in a dream.  He could not have been further away from his love of the countryside and his beloved family and Sussex home!

The GTC's thoughts are with his family and colleagues at Plumpton College and anyone who knew David, will know, when I say, we have lost a true turf legend.

David Golding
GTC Education Director

David Blackmur

David's funeral will take place on Monday 28th April at 2.45pm.

Fletching Parish Church
Uckfield
East Sussex 
TN22 3SS