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Today we’re talking with David Sluder, Equipment Manager at Three’s Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina. Three’s is a unique public golf facility featuring a 12-hole par-3 course where every hole was designed by a different architect, along with the popular 18-hole putting course, Humps and Bumps.

David shares how he found his way into the turf industry after working outdoors and developing his mechanical skills through bicycles, vehicles, and eventually a tractor dealership assembling new equipment. A move into a golf course shop opened the door to the turf world, and he’s been with Three’s since the facility's early days.

We talk about the realities of working in a small shop without a lift, favorite tools like a trusty creeper, and the importance of stepping back and looking at the whole picture when troubleshooting. David also discusses the value of networking with fellow equipment managers, learning from mentors throughout his career, and why the golf course equipment manager community is such a valuable resource.

The conversation includes lessons learned from a serious trench collapse incident, practical shop tips like using a socket-and-paper trick for hard-to-reach bolts, and the satisfaction that comes from being the go-to person others rely on to solve problems.

It’s a great conversation about resourcefulness, continuous learning, and building a career around fixing things and helping people.

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