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Tearing up of playing fields “selfish”

March 5, 2021/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

Tearing up of playing fields “selfish”: Playing fields have been torn up by quadbikes, motorbikes and cars – days before they were due to welcome back young sportspeople. Read the full article from The Bolton News here For the latest industry news visit turfmatters.co.uk/news Get all of the big headlines, pictures, opinions and videos on stories […]

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI

March 4, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Karl Hansell

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has revealed the 20 ambitious greenkeepers who will participate in the Future Turf Managers Initiative 2021. Each year Jacobsen, which celebrates its 100thanniversary in 2021, opens the doors of its headquarters in Ipswich to 20 BIGGA members who have earned a place […]

Tearing up of playing fields “selfish”

March 5, 2021/in Industry News, News, Press Release/by External Source

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI

March 4, 2021/in News, Press Release/by Karl Hansell

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has revealed the 20 ambitious greenkeepers who will participate in the Future Turf Managers Initiative 2021.

Each year Jacobsen, which celebrates its 100^thanniversary in 2021, opens the doors of its headquarters in Ipswich to 20 BIGGA members who have earned a place on the groundbreaking course by demonstrating their commitment to the profession and eagerness to learn.

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, BIGGA and Jacobsen have created a new format for FTMI that will give the delegates a hybrid learning experience. The majority of the education and mentoring sessions will commence in April. An in-person event is then scheduled to take place in the autumn, which will enable delegates to meet in person and enjoy a tour of the Jacobsen factory. There will also be a learning session and formal graduation ceremony.

Each year FTMI pushes 20 BIGGA members out of their comfort zones, but in return they receive access to professional development experts and experienced mentors who provide them with a wide range of knowledge and skills that will prove invaluable as their careers progress.

FTMI was hosted first by BIGGA and Jacobsen 2013 and since then has expanded around the world, with similar programmes being introduced in Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.

Sami Strutt, Head of Learning and Development at BIGGA, said: “FTMI 2020 was one of the last in-person events hosted by BIGGA before the pandemic really hit and all our worlds changed. Since then BIGGA members have come to realise just how important continuing professional development can be for your own mental health and how it helps provide a platform where so many of us can come together as a community, albeit in socially-distanced manners.

“We’re told that the coronavirus pandemic will impact the economy for years to come and as part of that, competition for jobs is going to be fiercer than ever. I’m proud that these 20 successful candidates will be equipped with the best tools available to them to make the step up and achieve their career ambitions.”

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI

Will Carr, Jacobsen UK Sales Director said: “We are a proud member of the turf industry and work daily with greenkeepers, grounds people and volunteers who all share a passion for their turf asset. That overarching passion has always been there, but in recent times it has been highlighted.

“The level of dedication from professionals through to volunteers is always outstanding and we have tried to match that in our own way with educational programmes such as the Future Turf Managers Initiative and by sponsoring various industry events and awards that recognize great work and dedication.”

The members of the FTMI Class of 2021 are:

Leon Brant, greenkeeper, Wexham Park Golf Centre
Christopher Clark, first assistant, Prince’s Golf Club
William Curran, assistant, Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
Daryn Curtis, assistant, Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club
Vincent Demarzo, deputy head greenkeeper, The Belfry
Anthony Dineen, deputy head greenkeeper, Thorndon Park Golf Club
Paul Fowkes, deputy head greenkeeper, Rothley Park Golf Club
John Hockley, deputy head greenkeeper, Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
Conchobhar Kerr, first assistant, Royal Portrush Golf Club
Stephen Lawlor, first assistant, St Andrews Links Trust
Stephen Lindsay, deputy golf courses manager, The Gleneagles Hotel
Jason Norwood, greenkeeper, Reay Golf Club
Simon Parmenter, deputy head greenkeeper, Sunningdale Golf Club
Liam Pigden, first assistant, Burnham and Berrow Golf Club
Mark Reid, first assistant, Lanark Golf Club
Joseph Spadaccini, greenkeeper, Stoneham Golf Club
Andrew Weeks, deputy head greenkeeper, The Wisley Golf Club
Craig Woodman, greenkeeper, Bramshaw Golf Club
Jamie Wright, first assistant, Huntercombe Golf Club

Kimberley Yeldham, deputy head greenkeeper, Barnham Broom Hotel Golf Club

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Tearing up of playing fields “selfish”: Playing fields have been torn up by quadbikes, motorbikes and cars – days before they were due to welcome back young sportspeople.

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI

BIGGA and Jacobsen to host FTMI: The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has revealed the 20 ambitious greenkeepers who will participate in the Future Turf Managers Initiative 2021.

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