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BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

July 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has named the 19 greenkeepers who will join the course preparation team at Wentworth for this year’s BMW PGA Championship. Selected from clubs across the country, the volunteers will work alongside Wentworth’s home team during championship week in […]

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

July 20, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club Under this collaboration, Wentworth has integrated 16 Kress Commercial RTKn autonomous mowers across the famous West Course as well as the driving and academy ranges. The Kress team alongside Winchester Garden Machine have provided comprehensive on-site training, joint performance evaluation, and close technical collaboration with Wentworth’s […]

BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

July 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

July 20, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

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BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

July 20, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has named the 19 greenkeepers who will join the course preparation team at Wentworth for this year’s BMW PGA Championship.

BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

Selected from clubs across the country, the volunteers will work alongside Wentworth’s home team during championship week in September, helping prepare the West Course for one of the DP World Tour’s flagship events.

The group includes apprentices, assistants, deputies, head greenkeepers and course managers, who will gain first-hand experience of the precision, teamwork and intensity required to prepare a course for one of European golf’s biggest stages.

Wentworth is among the most prestigious names in world golf, recognised globally for its championship heritage, the Harry Colt-designed West Course and its long-standing role as the home of the BMW PGA Championship.

Selection feels particularly special for Josh Greenley, apprentice greenkeeper at The Gog Magog in Cambridgeshire, who has previously attended the tournament as a spectator.

Josh said: “As someone who has attended the BMW PGA Championship as a spectator, it’s a real privilege to now be part of the team preparing the course.

“While I was out cutting fairways, a notification came through my headphones confirming my selection – it genuinely made my day.

“I’m excited to experience first-hand what goes into preparing a championship venue of this calibre. Learning the precision, attention to detail and high standards required for an event like this is something I hope to take away and apply throughout my own career in greenkeeping.”

Stephen Jack, head greenkeeper at Pitreavie in Dunfermline, is also looking forward to joining the wider team and observing how the final stages of championship preparation come together.

Stephen said: “Getting news of my selection filled me with inspiration. I’m so excited to be involved in such a prestigious event.

“I’m looking forward to meeting and being part of the wider team and seeing how it all comes together during the final week of course preparations.

“I’m sure working alongside other greenkeepers in a high-profile tournament environment will be a beneficial experience for years to come.”

The BMW PGA Volunteer Support Team programme enables BIGGA members to broaden their professional experience, build relationships with greenkeepers from other venues and learn from the preparation of a globally recognised championship course.

The volunteers will become fully immersed in the Wentworth operation during the build-up to the tournament, contributing to the demanding programme of work required to deliver outstanding playing surfaces throughout championship week.

The 2026 BMW PGA Volunteer Support Team

Andrew Armstrong, assistant greenkeeper, Burnham Beeches

Daniel Bell, assistant greenkeeper, The Grove

Joseph Bound, deputy course manager, Royal Winchester

Cameron Braes, greenkeeper, Sheringham

Ian Briggs, assistant greenkeeper, Woodhall Spa

Max Campbell, assistant greenkeeper, Dundonald Links

Tim Fewster, deputy course manager, Cowdray

Josh Greenley, apprentice greenkeeper, The Gog Magog

Andrew Harding, course manager, Boyce Hill

Sam Hughes, spray technician, Ganton

Stephen Jack, head greenkeeper, Pitreavie

James Kenyon, assistant greenkeeper, Orsett

Shay McQueen, assistant greenkeeper, Romford

Dan Robson, head greenkeeper, Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf

Jokubas Shkeir, assistant greenkeeper, Royal Wimbledon

Joseph Tindall, assistant greenkeeper, Tyrrells Wood

Samuel Trusler, assistant greenkeeper, Thorndon Park

George Watton, deputy head greenkeeper, Ludlow

Matt Yates, course manager, Llantrisant and Pontyclun

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Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

July 20, 2026/in Machinery, News, Press Release/by Admin

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

Under this collaboration, Wentworth has integrated 16 Kress Commercial RTKn autonomous mowers across the famous West Course as well as the driving and academy ranges. The Kress team alongside Winchester Garden Machine have provided comprehensive on-site training, joint performance evaluation, and close technical collaboration with Wentworth’s expert greenkeeping team to ensure optimal results.

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

Transformative Benefits for Wentworth

The implementation of Kress technology delivers substantial operational and environmental advantages:

Environmental Impact

Zero direct on-site emissions with significant overall CO₂ reduction
Reduced fuel consumption
Quieter operations protecting wildlife habitats and minimising disruption to members and properties on the estate

Agronomic Excellence

Consistent micro-mulching returning nutrients to the soil, reducing fertiliser requirements
Reduced ground compaction from lightweight electric units, supporting long-term turf health
Enhanced playing surfaces through precision cutting technology

Operational Efficiency

Cleaner, safer working conditions with no fumes, leaks, or fuel handling
Lower operational costs and reduced storage of hazardous materials
Optimised energy use through high-density battery technology and intelligent charging cycles
Freeing up staff from manual mowing to concentrate on other skilled tasks

Strategic Alignment

Clear support for Wentworth’s long-term sustainability and ESG commitments
Demonstration of innovation leadership in professional turf management

“Since installing the Kress autonomous mowers in October 2025, we’ve seen a noticeable uplift in the consistency and overall presentation of the West Course rough and our academy outfield and fairways, something our members have clearly recognised,” said Daniel Clarke, Director of Greenkeeping & Estate.

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

“Winter conditions can make traditional rough cutting challenging, particularly on softer ground. The frequency of cut combined with the light footprint of the Kress units has removed that issue entirely, allowing us to maintain standards without compromising the turf. Consistency is a key focus for us, and the ability to deliver uniform, high-quality surfaces across the courses has been a significant step forward. The installation of the Kress mowers has been a valuable addition to our operation and has genuinely enhanced how we manage presentation.”

Strategic Value for Kress

For Kress, this partnership establishes a flagship national reference site, providing high-quality performance data and a world-renowned platform to demonstrate next-generation autonomous turf-maintenance technology to the professional green-space industry.

“This partnership reinforces Kress’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and supporting professional green-space teams with world-class solutions,” said Tony Macer, Sales Director at Kress. “Working alongside Wentworth’s renowned greenkeeping team allows us to demonstrate the real-world performance and environmental benefits of autonomous electric technology at the highest level.”

Looking Forward

Both organisations view this partnership as a long-term collaboration that will help define best practices for sustainable turf management across the golf and sports-turf sectors.

For more information, please visit https://www.kress.com/en-gb/

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BIGGA names 2026 BMW PGA Championship Volunteer Support Team

Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

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Kress UK & Ireland partners with Wentworth Golf Club

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