Five reasons to host a First Green field trip at your club in 2025

Here are the top five reasons why your club should consider hosting one this year..

1. Promote greenkeeping to the next generation

Hosting a First Green field trip allows you to showcase the incredible work of greenkeepers and introduce young minds to the exciting opportunities within the golf industry. By demonstrating the skills and science behind maintaining a course, you can inspire the next generation of greenkeepers and turf professionals.

2. Build positive community engagement

A First Green event is an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with your local community. Inviting schools to your course creates a positive, educational experience that positions your club as a welcoming, environmentally conscious organisation. It’s a great way to give back and highlight the club’s role as a valuable community asset.

3. Showcase environmental best practices

A First Green field trip provides the perfect platform to educate students, teachers and parents about your club’s environmental stewardship – from water conservation and soil science to wildlife habitat management.

4. Support STEM education

First Green field trips align with all four UK & Ireland school curriculums in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). By hosting a trip, your club supports local schools and helps connect classroom learning to real-world applications.

5. Raise the profile of your club

Being a host club for First Green is not only a rewarding experience but also a fantastic way to boost your club’s visibility as a local employer. Sharing the success of the field trip on social media, in newsletters and through local press demonstrates your club’s commitment to education and sustainability, setting it apart as a forward-thinking venue. GI

 

“When the event finished, we had a lot of interest from the students which is the exact reason why we do this. We now have five potential employees” – James Bledge, Links Manager, Royal Liverpool Golf Club

“Great support from BIGGA from day one. The resources available are superb, make planning for the day easy and great for those on each station” – Gavin Sowden, Environment and H&S Officer, Woburn Golf Club

“The most enjoyable part of the day was the way the children engaged with the team as the lessons progressed” – John Gubb, Course Manager, Bedfordshire Golf Club

“Young people are the future of our industry and we need to find more clever ways to enthuse them and entice them to consider a career within our multi-faceted and underrated industry” – Dean Butterworth, Deputy Course Manager, Bedfordshire Golf Club