British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association

24/09/2026

Heiko Siegfried, greenkeeper at the Golf and Country Club Seddiner See in Germany, conducted an academic field study called GRÜN as part of his advanced professional qualification in golf course management. His goal? To examine how moisture, speed, smoothness, trueness, firmness and surface condition interact in the overall performance of a putting green.

Read all about his findings here: https://www.bigga.org.uk/news-listing/faster-is-not-always-better.html

23/09/2026

BIGGA Career Opportunity - Lead Greenkeeper - Ireland

Skibbereen & West Carbery Golf Club is seeking a Lead Greenkeeper - County Cork, Ireland

22/09/2026

Today, the 2026 FTMI cohort met up for their first day on the programme with a packed day, including a behind-the-scenes factory tour and an insightful leadership session with Vicky Elliott-Potter.

It’s been a great opportunity for the group to learn, meet their mentor and group, share experiences and connect with each other as they start their FTMI journey.

Roll on tomorrow!

22/09/2026

BIGGA Career Opportunity - Assistant Greenkeeper - Lymm, Cheshire

Lymm Golf Club is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Greenkeeper.

22/09/2026

We're launching a new women's network to help women working across the golf and turf industries build confidence, develop professional relationships and support one another throughout their careers.

The BIGGA Elevates Women's Network will begin with a five-session pilot programme led by qualified life and business coach and experienced facilitator Miriam Mooney.

Running from September 2026 to January 2027, the network will bring together a cohort of up to 20 women for a series of two-hour online sessions. The first session will take place on Tuesday 29 September, with further meetings scheduled for 20 October, 17 November, 8 December, and 12 January. Each will run from 7pm to 9pm.

Find out more here: https://www.bigga.org.uk/about/women-in-golf-charter/bigga-elevates.html

22/09/2026

Applications are now open for The R&A Championship Agronomy Programme. 10 BIGGA members will be selected to join the greenkeeping teams at major R&A Championships including The Open and AIG Women’s Open.

Full, International and Student members of BIGGA are all eligible to apply. Applications close Wednesday 30 September.

Find out more and apply today here: https://www.bigga.org.uk/education/r-a-championship-agronomy-programme.html

21/09/2026

https://www.bigga.org.uk/career/assistant-greenkeeper-611.html
Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club

Aspley Guise and Woburn Sands Golf Club is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Greenkeeper.

21/09/2026

https://www.bigga.org.uk/career/groundsperson-30.html
Whitgift School

Whitgift School is currently seeking to recruit a Groundsperson.

21/09/2026

https://www.bigga.org.uk/career/assistant-greenkeeper-610.html
Broadstone Golf Club

Broadstone Golf Club is currently seeking to recruit an Assistant Greenkeeper.

17/09/2026

https://www.bigga.org.uk/career/sales-manager.html
Turf Irrigation Services Scotland

Turf Irrigation Services in Scotland is currently seeking to recruit a Sales Manager