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“ We are delighted that John has accepted the Board’ s invitation to serve as President for 2026,” said BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton.“ John has had a lengthy and storied career in greenkeeping and has always been a highly engaged member of BIGGA.
“ As only the 10th member at the time to earn the Master Greenkeeper designation, he exemplified high standards, and his knowledge and expertise are still in strong demand after his retirement from full-time course management.
“ I am looking forward to spending time with John throughout his presidency year at the various events we attend and within the boardroom, where his experience and wise counsel will be an undoubted asset.”
Throughout his career, John has been a passionate advocate for education and mentoring. Many of the team members he trained have gone on to become course managers themselves, while others now work around the world. He continues to support and advise greenkeepers through consultancy work and his close involvement with BIGGA.
“ Education has always been at the heart of BIGGA, and that’ s something I care deeply about,” he said.“ When I started out, there were very few training opportunities. The development of structured education within the association has transformed the profession, and I’ m proud to have seen that evolution firsthand.”
Although retired from full-time course management, John remains heavily involved in the sport. He consults at a 36-hole course near his Hertfordshire home, looks after two cricket squares, and travels regularly to visit his son, Harry, who is Golf Course Superintendent at Dubai Creek Golf Club.
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“ I’ ve been lucky enough to work in some incredible places, but what I’ ve always enjoyed most is helping others succeed,” he said.“ To be invited to serve as BIGGA President is a huge honour, and I’ ll do my utmost to represent the association and its members to the best of my ability.”
For more information about BIGGA and its various activities including how to become a member, visit www. bigga. org. uk
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