GREENKEEPING this year were all of a high calibre and showcased how positive the future of the industry is . On behalf of everyone at Reesink UK and Toro , we wish all the finalists good look and will see them in September for the next part of their journey .”
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are :
1 . Patrick Brown , greenkeeper at Wentworth Club and student at Berkshire College of Agriculture 2 . Jack Chapman , apprentice greenkeeper at The Grove and student at Capel Manor College 3 . Matt McCreadie , greenkeeper at Tadmarton Heath Golf Club and student at Myerscough College 4 . Jack Vowell , greenkeeper at Farrington Park Golf Club and student at Bridgwater & Taunton College 5 . Jack Wellings , greenkeeper at JCB Golf & Country Club and student at Myerscough College
The Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are :
1 . Morgan Bowen , greenkeeper at Nevill Golf Club and student at North Kent College 2 . Alex Fox , apprentice greenkeeper at Woodhall Spa Golf Club and student at Bishop Burton College 3 . William Moore , apprentice greenkeeper at Kilworth Springs Golf Club and student at Myerscough College 4 . Daniel Parker , greenkeeper at Knighton Heath Golf Club and Sparsholt College 5 . Cameron Redden , apprentice greenkeeper at Strathmore Golf Centre and SRUC Elmwood College
To be eligible for the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year category , candidates must have been a greenkeeper for a minimum of 12 months and be studying towards the Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper or Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper qualifications .
To be eligible for the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year category , candidates must be aged 21 or under and studying towards
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Whether joining the industry fresh from full-time education or opting to switch after a career elsewhere , our finalists are a diverse group , but they demonstrate the extraordinary talent that is present in today ’ s golf greenkeeping industry .
the Level 2 award at the time of application .
More information about the finalists can be found on the BIGGA website , where you can also find information about the incredible prizes on offer for the awards winners and their endorsers and the runners-up in each category , including a 10-week placement on one of the industry ’ s most influential training courses .
www . bigga . org . uk
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