greenkeeper jobs

London needs more turf says the TGA

The Turf Growers Association has told Boris Johnson that Londoners need to use more turf to help combat climate change.

The Turfgrass Growers’ Association (TGA) has written to the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, urging him to utilise the benefits of turf in alleviating the effects of climate change, following the publication of his draft London Climate Change Adaptation Strategy.

The association which represents more than 70 turf growers and affiliated companies, collectively responsible for more than 70% of the UK’s cultivated turf production, stresses that turf can help mitigate the effects of flooding, extreme temperatures and drought, which were the primary environmental concerns highlighted in the publication.

Read the full article: Turn to turf to combat climate change in the capital

Head Greenkeeping job wanted

I have received the following CV from a senior greenkeeper who is looking to further his career and take a head greenkeeper post.

The following is extracts from the CV with omissions to maintain confidentiality.

Profile

An ambitious and tenacious individual who has made great strides in the greenkeeping industry since making a life changing career move. He has adapted his business knowledge from previous roles and combined them with his greenkeeping experience to produce a unique profile that sets him apart from his peers.

Assistant Greenkeeper - Roehampton Golf Club

This is an exclusive, private members’ sports club, set in 100 acres of parkland, close to Richmond Park.

Originally established in 1901 it offers arguably the finest range of sporting and leisure facilities in the London area including; an 18-hole golf course, 29 tennis courts, 5 squash courts, 4 croquet lawns and Health Club.

We are currently looking for a Greenkeeper to join our Grounds department to assist in the daily operations of the Golf Course by ensuring the efficient preparation of the course.

Find a greenkeeper

Are you looking for a new job in the Greenkeeping industry or are you a golf club looking to employ quality staff to work to a high standard on your golf course?

I have started Greenkeeper Jobs with a view of brokering relationships between quality green staff and golf courses.

For the candidate, send me your details via the on-line CV form. I will add your details to the current candidates page - do not worry, total confidentiality is assured and only the details you want to be see will be posted.

Donald Trump gets the go ahead for new golf complex

Despite apparently getting the nod from Aberdeenshire Council's Formartine area committee nearly a year ago, to build a massive 36 hole golf complex on the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire, legal matters and objections from environmental groups such as The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland meant that an enquiry had to be concluded before permission was passed.

The RSPBS objected on the ground that the golf development would destroy a natural system of sand dunes that are unique to this part of the Scottish coast.

Read the full article at Landscape Juice

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association BIGGA

The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) was formed in nineteen eighty seven when the British Golf Greenkeepers Association and The English and International Golf Greenkeepers Association and The Scottish and International Golf Greenkeepers Association joined forcing thus creating a 1,200 strong membership base.

Golf has risen enormously in popularity with hundreds of new golf courses being build and today, BIGGA has over 7,000 members made up of Greenkeepers, Associate and Student Members.

In its mission statement, BIGGA says: "BIGGA is dedicated to the continuing professional development of its members and in serving their needs will strive through education and training for standards of excellence in golf course management throughout the greenkeeping profession."

Visit the BIGGA website