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Greenkeepers selected for championship agronomy experience The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and The R&A have selected 10 ambitious and talented greenkeepers to provide tournament support during five of this year’s biggest championships. Ten BIGGA members will join the home greenkeeping teams for the hosting of this summer’s R&A championships, including The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl. The greenkeepers will gain
experience in elite championship preparation, working alongside the home greenkeeping teams and The R&A’s Championship Agronomy Team. The volunteers will be on site at: The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush; The Senior Open at Sunningdale; The AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl; The Amateur Championship at Royal St George’s and Royal Cinque Ports; and The Women’s Amateur Championship at Nairn. Each member is selected to participate at one of the
championships, where they will be fully embedded into the home greenkeeping team. The entire group will also assemble at Royal Birkdale in April for an education session and will be invited to attend The Open at Royal Portrush, where they will learn about course preparation and the staging of a major championship. The R&A Championship Agronomy Programme is the latest exclusive offering for members of BIGGA, building on the existing programme of exciting
member initiatives, each intended to further the ability and skill of greenkeeping professionals. Adam Newton, Sustainable Championship Agronomy Lead at The R&A, said: “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.
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Jim Croxton, BIGGA CEO, said: “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. “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.” BIGGA
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Nominations open for GMA’s 35 Under 35 Nominations are now open for 35 under 35 – The GMA’s new initiative celebrating the brightest young professionals and volunteers in the grounds management industry. Supported by ICL, a global leader in turf and landscape solutions, this free-to-enter programme will spotlight 35 outstanding individuals under the age of 35 who are making a real difference in the grounds management industry. Entry is open to any professional or volunteer working in grounds
management – including sports turf, parks, estates and green spaces, who are under 35 years of age on Friday 25 July 2025. This includes those working directly on the ground as well as individuals supporting the industry in wider roles such as operations, education, research or supplier services. Entering 35 under 35 is a chance to be recognised for the difference you’re making - whether that’s improving playing surfaces, applying more sustainable
practices or supporting colleagues. It’s an opportunity to showcase your talent to a panel of industry experts and demonstrate what makes you stand out. If you’re selected as one of the 35, by a panel of expert judges, you’ll be featured in an industrywide campaign that highlights your contribution to the rest of the industry.
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