The British & Worldwide Golf Greenkeepers Affiliation and Premium Accomplice John Deere have revealed the names of the six greenkeepers who will head to TPC Sawgrass to affix the agronomy crew for The Gamers Championship 2024.
The 5 BIGGA members from the UK and a world member from Canada will likely be fully immersed within the internet hosting of the PGA Tour’s flagship occasion, with flights, lodging and different prices included.
The 2024 BIGGA volunteers are:
- Aidan Wright, deputy course supervisor, Camberley Heath Golf Membership, Surrey
- Adam Brackley, head greenkeeper, La Grand Mare Resort
- Colin Hopper, head greenkeeper, Elsham Golf Membership, Guernsey
- Ian Kirwan, course supervisor, Chorlton-cum-Hardy Golf Membership, Manchester
- David Feeney, deputy head greenkeeper, Prestwick Golf Membership, Scotland
- Adam Champion, superintendent, Bearspaw Golf Membership, Canada
Whereas there, the greenkeepers will work alongside greater than 100 turf professionals from throughout the globe and acquire expertise of elite championship agronomy, which they will deliver again to their dwelling venues.
The scheme is open to full BIGGA members over the age of 21 and the journey takes place from 9-19 March.
Lucas Andrews, assistant director of agronomy at TPC Sawgrass, stated: “We’ve been working with BIGGA and John Deere for the final 10 years, bringing in delegates to affix our match help crew for The Gamers Championship. The vitality and drive they convey is phenomenal. It is a particular place and the volunteers have their very own expectations of us and we try to dwell as much as these. We look ahead to persevering with this programme for a few years to return.”
Chris Meacock, John Deere’s Division Gross sales Supervisor for Golf and Turf, stated: “This partnership between BIGGA, John Deere and TPC Sawgrass goes from power to power, as evidenced by the file variety of functions obtained this yr. Those that have been profitable will embark on a singular, career-enhancing expertise, being concerned in one of many biggest tournaments in golf. John Deere is extraordinarily proud to have the ability to assist these formidable greenkeepers construct contacts and see new methods, which is able to encourage contemporary pondering for after they return to their dwelling golf equipment.”
Head to BIGGA’s YouTube channel to fulfill the 2024 volunteers.
