Aplin and Fitzmaurice named Master Greenkeepers

By Alistair July 11, 2021 09:15

Matthew Aplin 40, course manager, Goring & Streatley Golf Club, Berkshire, and Greg Fitzmaurice, 42, course manager, Hunley Hotel & Golf Club, North Yorkshire, have both been named new Master Greenkeepers.

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) has revealed the identities of the people to achieve the certificate.

They are, in addition to the two UK-based greenkeepers, Gregory Jones MG CGCS, 40, golf course superintendent, Champions Run, Nebraska, Anthony Williams MG CGCS, 57, director of golf course operations, TPC Four Seasons Las Colinas, Texas, and Alan FitzGerald MG, 45, golf course superintendent, LedgeRock Golf Club, Pennsylvania.

Matthew Aplin

The certificate is awarded to greenkeepers 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.”

Greg Fitzmaurice

Matthew Aplin MG said: “To pass the course assessment at Goring & Streatley was great and a reflection of what a great team I have the privilege to work with.”

Greg Fitzmaurice MG added: “I have always looked at ways to improve. Attaining the certificate has been another way of doing this and the process has been very challenging, motivating, rewarding and enjoyable. I have not only been able to improve my own attributes, but also improve the facilities at Hunley along the way.”