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Fri13September 2024
BIGGA teams up with The R&A to enhance Continue to Learn programmeThe R&A is a long-time supporter of BIGGA and its members and years has demonstrated its commitment to BTME and Continue to Learn by hosting presentations that offer guidance based on expert research and experience of staging major events,
Tue31October 2023
Ten greenkeepers selected for career-defining delegation to AmericaBIGGA and Premium Partner Bernhard and Company have selected 10 association members to engage in one of the sports turf industry’s most prestigious learning opportunities
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Tue20June 2023
BIGGA announces shortlists for Student Greenkeepers of YearThe British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and co-founders and sponsors Toro and Reesink UK have revealed the finalists of their prestigious annual awards, which seek to uncover the UK’s leading student greenkeepers.
Fri25November 2022
Ireland’s second Master Greenkeeper dedicates success to mother’s memoryDavid Perdisatt, course manager at Mullingar Golf Club in Ireland, said his mother, Marion, was a “massive supporter” of his career, making it bittersweet that he wasn’t able to tell her when he discovered he had achieved the highest accolade available to BIGGA members
Fri4March 2022
Some Headline Speakers at Continue To Learn 2022The R&A’s Agronomy Team and London Olympics’ lead ‘Games maker’ are among top speakers to headline education programme as BTME and Continue to Learn return to Harrogate this month
Tue25January 2022
Oh, Yes He Is!The Golf Course Manager, Extreme Athlete and Recent Pantomime Star, Andrew Smith, has been revealed as BIGGA Vice President 2022
Fri18June 2021
New lockdown timetable gives fresh confidence ahead of first Festival of TurfAlthough the delay to the lifting of lockdown restrictions announced on Tuesday 14 June wasn’t the news anyone was hoping for, BIGGA is pleased that the new date facilitates the successful staging of the Festival of Turf 21-22 July
Wed6January 2021
BIGGA unveils brand new outdoor festival for sports and turf industry‘The Festival of Turf’ will bring together the greenkeeping and turf management industry for two days of innovation, exhibition and entertainment in the COVID-secure setting of the Warwickshire Event Centre on 8 & 9 June 2021
Fri18December 2020
BIGGA’s Continue to Learn Now Entirely OnlineThe British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association unveils UK golf industry’s largest-ever programme of online learning as Continue to Learn returns in January 2021
Fri2October 2020
BIGGA bringing the conference experience into members’ homes this autumnBIGGA has already announced its popular Continue to Learn education programme, usually held at BTME each January, will become an online event, and the regional conferences have now followed suit
A new learning experience for ICL ScholarsFirst ‘virtual’ ICL Scholars looking forward to online education event from the comfort of their own homes
Wed23September 2020
BIGGA Launches ‘Available For Work’ PlatformTo support unemployed members BIGGA launches platform for members who find themselves out of work due to coronavirus crisis
Fri3July 2020
ICL Scholarship provides educational opportunity for BIGGA membersWith the BTME and Continue to Learn due to go ahead next January, members of BIGGA are invited to apply for an incredible education scholarship, supported by ICL
Fri31January 2020
Going for the buzz at SawgrassEach year John Deere, in association with the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of Ireland, sends seven association members to Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida to join the agronomy team on the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
Thu2January 2020
Future Turf Managers Initiative 2020Introducing the next generation of turf managers who have earned a spot on the industry-leading education course, FTMI
Wed6March 2019
Charterhouse becomes BIGGA Education SupporterCharterhouse Turf Machinery has joined forces with the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association to provide educational opportunities for golf course professionals nationwide. In its new capacity as Education Supporter for the association, Charterhouse will help provide valuable professional development opportunities for BIGGA member
Fri15February 2019
Rigby Taylor In Two-Year Deal As BIGGA Golf PartnerRigby Taylor has announced a major sponsorship with the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association to tee off the company’s 100th anniversary campaign this year - a two-year sponsorship deal as BIGGA’s Golf Partner
Fri5October 2018
Registration opens for BIGGA’s largest-ever event as BTME and Continue to Learn evolve for 2019With registration for BTME 2019 due to open on Monday 8 October, details have been released about what will be on offer at the largest turf management exhibition in Europe.
Wed19September 2018
ICL Scholars revealed for Continue to Learn at BTME 2019The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association and ICL have revealed the five successful recipients of the third ICL Continue to Learn scholarship
Tue14August 2018
BTME 2019: The evolution continuesThe British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has revealed further improvements to the annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition. So far, returning exhibitors have purchased an average of 10.5% extra space compared to BTME 2018
Tue5June 2018
Bernhard and Company signs up as a BIGGA PartnerBernhard and Company began working alongside BIGGA in 1998 and since 2002 has sponsored the annual BIGGA Delegation to America
Tue10April 2018
Scottish Golf Club Manager is first recipient of Rain Bird bursaryThe General Manager of Helensburgh Golf Club in Argyll & Bute is hoping to take his career, and the ambitions of his club, to new heights after being selected as the first recipient of a professional development bursary provided by global leaders in irrigation innovation, design and supply, Rain Bird, in partnership with the Golf Club Managers’ Association
Mon5March 2018
BIGGA Support Team for Carnoustie Open AnnouncedThe British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has unveiled the line-up for the volunteer support team that will be heading to Carnoustie Golf Links this July
Tue31October 2017
Registration for GolfBIC 2018 now openRegistration is now officially open for the Golf Business and Industry Convention. Now in its 7th year the event will take place on Wednesday 24th January in conjunction with BTME
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