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BIGGA Conference - Scotland
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.
John Milne interview
Golf Club about the conservation work that he undertakes and him ambition to be carbon neutral.
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!
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
Alison Walker
Alison was the first female voice to be heard reporting on live football for the BBC in the 1990s. Since then she has been all over the world covering sport.
Conference Speakers
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.
Dr Marie Athorn
Business Conservation Advisor to The R&A
Sami Strutt
Chief Operating Officer, BIGGA
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.
David Cole MG
Director of Golf Course and Estates
John Milne
Head Greenkeeper
John has worked in the industry from the age of 16. He has worked his way around Scotland let alone the world to gain experience and move forward in his career. John is passionate about the environment and is the current course manager at Garmouth and Kingston Golf Club.