Glasgow greenkeeper only Scot named to elite golfing squad
The Herald Scottish Golf Survey 2025 is now open, with every club and course in the country invited to submit their views. If your club or organisation has not already received an invitation to take part, please contact kristy.dorsey@newsquest.co.uk.
'After an extensive application process, we have selected 10 impressive candidates who will gain a great insight into championship agronomy and greenkeeping at some of our most prestigious R&A Championships and a unique educational experience that will support them in their future careers," said Adam Newton, head of agronomy at the R&A.
'We look forward to developing the programme with BIGGA over future years and ensuring that it represents an aspirational learning experience for its members.'
Each member of the programme will be embedded into the home greenkeeping team at one of the championships, while also working alongside the R&A's Championship Agronomy Team. All 10 members of the programme will assemble at Royal Birkdale for an education session, and all will be invited to attend The Open at Royal Portrush where they will learn about course preparation and the staging of a major championship.
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BIGGA chief executive Jim Croxton said the emphasis is now on the successful applicants "to make the most" of this professional opportunity.
'BIGGA members have access to an incredible range of exclusive career-development opportunities and I'm convinced that the R&A Championship Agronomy Programme will soon be held among the upper echelons of those," he added. "Our collaboration with the R&A is a real vote of confidence that highlights how well thought-of our members are by the wider industry."
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