Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2008
Following the Regional interviews the following eight finalists have been selected to attend the National Final at BIGGA House on 15 September 2008:
James Canham representing Myerscough College
Paul Carella representing GOSTA Training Ltd
David Jones representing Warwickshire College
Barrie Lewis representing Oatridge College
George Pendrich representing Elmwood College
Graeme Roberts representing Merrist Wood College
Greg Wellings representing Reaseheath College
The Award:
Expand your experience by meeting and competing with the best and you could soon be heading to the USA on an all-expenses-paid study trip of a lifetime.
If you are a student greenkeeper, this superb opportunity to further
your career could be yours by entering the Toro Student Greenkeeper of
the Year Award.
Acknowledged as the highlight of the student greenkeepers’ year,
success in the competition will book you on an eight week trip
stateside to study the latest American turf management techniques, with
the chance to tour Toro headquarters and join the BIGGA visit to the
GCSAA Golf Industry Show in New Orleans in February 2009.
The two runners-up will be invited to attend the ‘Continue to Learn’ Education Programme during Harrogate Week 2009.
To be eligible for the competition, you must be nominated by your
college and course tutor and your entry sanctioned by your college or
training provider.
