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Mon21November 2022
Updated standard for greenkeeping apprentices to be rolled out by GTCThe Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has released details about a new qualification that will provide golf greenkeepers and other sports turf apprentices with advanced knowledge as they work to produce exceptional playing surfaces from grassroots through to professional levels.
Wed17March 2021
Greenkeeping Trailblazer Group appoints new chairThe Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has announced the appointment of Les Howkins MG, golf course manager at The Richmond Golf Club in Surrey, as the new chairperson for greenkeeping for the Trailblazer Apprenticeship Employer Group.
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Fri3January 2020
Foley Company Exceed 2019 Expectations Going into BTME 2020Through ProSport UK Ltd, a number of turf professionals have invested in the benefits that Foley grinders offer. A common factor behind investing in this machine was the desire for a quick high-quality automatic grind
Fri26July 2019
The Richmond Golf Club aim for improved cut with Foley Company GrindersLocated six miles from central London, The Richmond Golf Club has a well-deserved reputation for its impressive 18-hole course which has undergone significant developments in recent years including extensive re-bunkering and substantial upgrades to other areas of the course
Fri19January 2018
BTME 2019: Educate, Exhibit, EvolveOn the eve of BTME 2018, BIGGA has announced major changes that reveal how the leading turf management exhibition in Europe will look in coming years
Tue28November 2017
Greenkeepers Gain 2020 Vision on Soil Biology
Mon7August 2017
Finalists revealed for the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year AwardsFor ambitious greenkeepers, the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards can represent the culmination of years of hard work
Wed18January 2017
Announcing the winners of the BIGGA Awards 2017The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association honoured some of its most talented members yesterday evening (Tuesday 17 January) with the presentation of the third annual BIGGA Awards
Thu27October 2016
Richmond Golf Club choose Trilo againThe 105 acre course features 18 tree-lined holes adding additional maintenance challenges into the regime of Course Manager Les Howkins
Thu18August 2016
BIGGA and Toro announce Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalistsThe Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award has been complemented by the inaugural Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award, open to candidates aged 20 or under
Fri18September 2015
Steve Thorne Wins Toro Student Greenkeeper Of The YearSteve Thorne, Deputy Course Manager at Rushmore Golf Club, has been crowned Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year 2015
Wed26August 2015
BIGGA President Elect ConfirmedCongratulations to Iain Macleod, Course Manager at Tain Golf Club, who has accepted the role of BIGGA President Elect ahead of officially becoming President next January
New Greenkeeping Apprenticeships approved‘A defining moment in the history of greenkeeping,’ says BIGGA Chairman, Les Howkins. ‘For the first time we have a recognised apprenticeship scheme from introductory level all the way up to course manager.’
Fri26June 2015
BTME 2016 to Host GolfBIC ConventionBTME 2016 has been boosted further by the confirmation that a major industry Convention will be held during the big week in Harrogate, attracting yet more key decision makers to the turf management industry’s premier exhibition
Mon6April 2015
Government Backing for Greenkeeper TrainingThe new apprenticeship will provide a comprehensive learning programme supported by a detailed final assessment
Fri23January 2015
Learning and Earning at BTME 2015Four sold out halls, record figures for education and unrivalled networking opportunities were just some of the highlights of BTME 2015 as BIGGA announced a return to five halls for next year’s exhibition
Thu18September 2014
Kevin O’Neill: Toro Student Greenkeeper of The Year 2014Kevin, Deputy Head Greenkeeper at Muswell Hill Golf Club in North London, pipped runners-up Tom Freeman from Kingsdown Golf Club and Wesley Lenihan from Ealing Golf Club
Tue4February 2014
Seal of Approval as Chris Becomes New BIGGA ChairmanChris Sealey, Course Manager at Chippenham Golf Club, was officially named new BIGGA Chairman at the Association’s AGM during a packed BTME 2014
Tue9August 2011
Latest research findings add to IOG SALTEX educational treatsA three-day series of focused ‘All Things Turf’ free seminars (September 6-8, Windsor Racecourse) will inform and enlighten everyone engaged in sports turf.
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