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BIGGA Conference - Central England

Villa Park, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE
8:15AM - 3:00PM, 10 Nov 2022

Why attend? the BIGGA Conferences bring members together from all corners of the association to access excellent education and networking opportunities. 

Conference programme

Using R&A Golf Course 2030: actions and opportunities for greenkeepers

Presented by John Kemp, Project Manager for Golf Course 2030, R&A

This session will give an overview of the tools and resources developed in direct response to the outcomes from the project and how they provide opportunites for greenkeepers.

Weather patterns and effect on golf course maintenance

Presented by Mark Hunt, Prodata weather systems.

In this session Mark will discuss the favourite topic of every greenkeeper - the weather!

Villa Park pitch walk

Join Karl Prescott, Grounds Manager, Villa Park for a close-up look at the pitch and discuss the maintenance techniques used to ensure that the playing surface meets the high standards required by the Premier League.

RSPB work around the country

Presented by Dr Marie Athorn, Business Conservation Advisor to the R&A, RSPB.

In this session Marie will discuss the great conservation work that is happening on golf courses around the country.

BIGGA - what's happening? an update on key projects

Presented by Sami Strutt, Chief Operating Officer, BIGGA.

In this session Sami will highlight and discuss some of the new and ongoing projects and initiatives being undertaken by BIGGA to promote the profession and professionalism of greenkeepers.

Getting the best from your team

Presented by a leading course manager, this session will provide an oversight into how managers get the best from their team. Get an insight into their management style and how this benefits colleagues, members and visitors.

Conference host

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Gareth Jones

Managing Editor

Gareth is managing editor of Sporting Life, a sports content website of over 1 million weekly views. He was also sports editor at BBC Radio Leeds.

 

Conference speakers

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John Kemp

Project Manager - Golf Course 2030

John Kemp has worked in the golf industry for 18 years and holds a BA in Golf Management, a Professional Diploma for the European Institute of Golf Course Architects, CMDip from Club Managers Association of Europe and is an R&A Greenkeeping Scholar.

As Project Manager - Golf Course 2030 at The R&A he is responsible for leading the industry to develop practical solutions to the key sustainability priorities for golf courses globally.

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Dr Marie Athorn

Business Conservation Advisor to The R&A

Dr Marie Athorn represents the partnership between the RSPB and The R&A. The partnership encourages and facilitates habitat creation and management for nature on golf courses.
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Sami Strutt

Chief Operating Officer, BIGGA

Contact Sami

With over 30 years experience in the greenkeeping industry working for BIGGA, Sami's role focuses on expanding educational and development opportunities for members. In 2022 she was appointed chief operating officer of the association.

 

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Mark Hunt

Weather Analytics

Mark has worked in the amenity market since 1989 and for 31 years he focussed on research & development in turfgrass plant nutrition and disease management. He specialised in non-pesticidal Microdochium management with Headland Amenity, leading to the development of the 20-20-30 tankmix, Mantle and PPT114. He also worked on disease prediction using Davis weather stations to provide validatory data for the model I developed. In February 2022 he joined Prodata weather systems working on sales, specification and software development for the popular Davis Vantage Pro weather stations.
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John McLoughlin

Course Manager

John McLoughlin is the course manager at Wallasey Golf Club in Merseyside and has been with the club since 2020. He began his career at Gleneagles and then travelled to Australia and America, working and touring golf clubs. On his return he took up the position of Deputy head greenkeeper at Grange Park Golf Club and in 2015 became Course Manager at The Warrington Golf Club in 2015. John is a graduate of the first FTMI class in 2013 and is also a mentor for the programme.

 

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