Anna Nilsson doesn’t just maintain the grounds—she transforms them.
At The Belfry, where elegance meets exacting standards, Anna Nilsson has made her mark—not only on the world-class fairways and pristine greens but on the perceptions of what a greenkeeper can be. Stepping away from a traditional legal career, Anna chose instead to pursue a life shaped by the outdoors, where skill, resilience, and dedication speak louder than convention.
Turfcare demanded something deeper—dedication, patience, a willingness to work through rain and sun, frost and heat. It wasn’t the expected path, but it was the right one. Anna Nilsson’s journey from aspiring solicitor to Deputy Head Greenkeeper at The Belfry is a testament to following passion where it leads, even when it goes against the grain.
Recognition followed. In 2024, Anna Nilsson was honoured with the Women in Turfcare Award at the Women in Golf Awards—an achievement that reflects not only her own excellence but the slow evolution of an industry where women have too often been sidelined. Her expertise, consistency, and relentless pursuit of perfection have earned her a position at one of the most prestigious golf venues in the country.
But Anna Nilsson’s impact reaches beyond titles and accolades. Her presence on the course is a symbol of progress, a challenge to outdated perceptions of who belongs in turfcare. The Belfry’s greens are shaped by her skill, but her influence stretches further—encouraging other women to step forward, to find their own way into a world that has long been defined by exclusion.
Anna Nilsson brings passion and precision to her work, cultivating landscapes that inspire not only golfers but a new generation of greenkeepers. Her success is rooted in talent and dedication—but also in the courage to choose her own path. And every pristine blade of grass, every meticulously maintained green, tells the story of her determination.
