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Matthew Aplin MG
Being Master Greenkeeper number 82 is a dream come true and I will work hard to be worth it each and every day .
_ Anthony Williams MG CGCS
Anthony Williams MG CGCS
Golf Club , Pennsylvania 85 . Greg Fitzmaurice MG , 42 , Course Manager , Hunley Hotel & Golf Club , North Yorkshire
The Master Greenkeeper Certificate is awarded to those members of BIGGA who have reached the highest standards of greenkeeping and golf course management . Examination is rigorous and candidates must pass three stages to achieve the certificate , including an assessment of golf course operation and a case study and technical examination , on top of 10 years ’ experience as a greenkeeper with at least three years spent in a course manager , head greenkeeper or superintendent position .
BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton said :
“ Congratulations to our latest batch of Master Greenkeepers , who join a prestigious list of some of the brightest and best names the industry has ever seen . Achieving the Master Greenkeeper Certificate is no mean feat and for a number of these candidates , the process has been long and has not been without setbacks . For those candidates , the courage and conviction to deal with the knock back and then return and achieve their goals is testament to the commitment and passion they ’ ve shown the profession throughout their careers and I ’ m delighted to welcome all five to the ranks of those we are proud to call Master Greenkeepers .”
Gregory Jones MG CGCS , golf course superintendent at Champions Run in Nebraska , said : “ When I saw a phone call from the UK on my cell phone , I almost didn ’ t want to answer it .
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