Blair started with Canterbury Golf in June 2021 and has a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management from Lincoln University to go with 10 plus years of experience working in the sports sector with previous NSO roles working in Club Capability and Player Welfare/Development. Originally starting as the organisations Golf Development Manager he started in the role of General Manager in August 2023, the role includes:

• Ensuring Canterbury’s Golf’s Management Structure is functioning effectively and the association complies with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Liaison and support of affiliate clubs.
• Managing all aspects of Canterbury Golf’s day-to-day finances.
• Strategic oversight of the Canterbury Young People in Golf Plan.
• Design and implementation of the Canterbury Golf Talent Development Plan.
• Management of Canterbury Representative programme.
• Promotion, marketing and media liaison.
• Staff and contract management.
• Liaison with Golf NZ, other Districts and industry stakeholders.
• Assisting with provision of major Canterbury tournaments, competitions and events.