Here’s the finalists for the student greenkeeper awards
By Alistair
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After a year’s hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards are returning for 2021, with the search on to find the country’s best up-and-coming greenkeepers.
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are:
Leon Brant, assistant greenkeeper at Wexham Park Golf Club;
John Le Cappelain, apprentice greenkeeper at Royal Jersey Golf Club;
Daryn Curtis, greenkeeper at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club;
Matthew McCreadie, greenkeeper at Daventry & District Golf Club;
Matthew Milligan, first assistant at Rudding Park Golf Club;
Michael Russell, greenkeeper and ecology manager at Preston Golf Club.
The Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists are:
Rhian Barton, apprentice greenkeeper at The Wisley Golf Club;
Greg Manson, apprentice greenkeeper at Mortonhall Golf Club;
Callum Marjoribanks, apprentice greenkeeper at Mortonhall Golf Club;
Ross McKie, apprentice greenkeeper at St Andrews Links;
Will Pallister, apprentice greenkeeper at Cleckheaton & District Golf Club;
Cameron Shanks, apprentice greenkeeper at Bothwell Castle Golf Club.
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year winner will receive an eight-week all expenses-paid scholarship to America including a six-week residential turf management study course at the University of Massachusetts, a trip to the Golf Industry Show in San Diego, California and a visit to Toro manufacturing facilities.
Toro Student and Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2019 at BIGGA – Picture date Tuesday 10 September, 2019 (Aldwark, North YOrkshire)
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The Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year winner will receive a work experience placement at the exclusive Vidauban Golf Club in southern France. They will also receive a trip to Continue to Learn at BTME and enjoy a five-night package that includes hotel, four days of education, travel and £125 expenses, plus a Toro training voucher.
Sami Strutt, head of learning & development at BIGGA, said: “I was delighted to learn that a record number of student greenkeepers had been nominated for this year’s award, especially after the challenges of the past year. For so many employers and tutors to recognise the commitment of the students, despite the difficulties we have all faced, is testament to what a wonderful industry we are working in. There can be no better introduction to the greenkeeping community than a nomination for these awards and, these 12 finalists should be incredibly proud of everything they have achieved thus far.
“Taking place in the grand setting of Celtic Manor Resort, this year’s finals will be unlike any other and I can’t wait to meet everyone this September for what stands to be a wonderful few days. My thanks go to Toro and Reesink Turfcare for their continued support and also thanks go to everyone who took part or nominated a candidate this year.”
David Cole, Reesink Turfcare managing director and award sponsor, said: “From the interviewing process to identify our finalists, we can take that the greenkeeping profession continues to be in bright and focused hands. Reesink Turfcare and Toro’s long support of this educational award is constantly rewarded by the enthusiasm, career passion and commitment to personal development that we come across every year. That is the significant element that sustains these long-standing, career-enhancing awards.”
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year finals take place at Celtic Manor Resort on Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 September 2021.
By Alistair
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