Surbiton Golf Club’s Andrew Kerr Becomes Master Greenkeeper
Surbiton Golf Club are pleased to announce that following a 10-year journey of trials and tribulations, our very own Head Greenkeeper, Andrew Kerr has successfully passed his Master Greenkeeping qualifications.
Andrew now joins an elite few who have gained this internationally recognized qualification – Andrew is the 73rd of the 74 members in the world!
A formal presentation ceremony is scheduled to be held at the annual BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) in Harrogate later this year.
We know Andrew is not one for the limelight, but he was not going to let this one pass by with no acknowledgment!
The full list of Master Greenkeepers can be found here:
https://www.bigga.org.uk/education/master-greenkeeper-certificate/list-of-master-greenkeepers.html
The Master Greenkeeper Certificate is awarded to those members of BIGGA who have reached the highest standards of greenkeeping and golf course management.
Recognised as a prestigious greenkeeping industry award, the Master Greenkeeper Certificate is achieved through a three-stage process:
- Stage One – Education, training and experience
Candidates must earn a minimum of 200 Credits to complete Stage One. Credits are awarded for a range of formal and informal education and training and for years of greenkeeping experience. BIGGA CPD Credits can be used toward Stage One.
Stage One of the Master Greenkeeper Certificate is open to all Full, Associate and International members of BIGGA.
To progress to Stages Two and Three, applicants must be Course Manager, Head Greenkeeper, or Superintendent and meet the following requirements:
10 years working as a greenkeeper
3 years working as a Head Greenkeeper/Course Manager/Superintendent
2 years on their current golf course in the position of Head Greenkeeper/Course Manager/Superintendent
- Stage Two – Assessment of golf course operation
Carried out by two Master Greenkeepers during the growing season, the candidate will undergo an inspection to assess the operation of the golf course. The inspection comprises eight areas: Staff Organisation; Financial Management; Record and Stock Control; Management Communication; Course Development Programme; Maintenance Compound; Machinery and Irrigation and Course Presentation.
• Stage Three – Case Study and Technical examination
