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Greenkeeping Scholarship Programme Hosted by Kristianstad’s Golf Club, Sweden

2022

Supporting the Development of our Future

Course Managers

Alejandro Reyes, Course Manager, 2014 Ryder Cup Matches, le Golf National, France.

Foreword

I was born in Spain and studied agronomy on an academy level, both in Spain and in England. After that, my objective was to get as much and as varied experience as possible on greenkeeping.

For me, the FEGGA scholarship programme was the best possible opportunity to learn from some of the best professionals in this industry: golf architects, irrigation designers, landscape designers, construction companies, workshop technicians and golf courses superintendents from all around the world.

We spent a year working in 4 different high-end golf courses: working hard but improving ourselves every day. It had an enormous impact on all my career, started from the very basic greenkeeping level, until today.

As an ex FEGGA scholarship student, I cannot recommend the programme strongly enough.

Thank you FEGGA

Alejandro Reyes

Director of Agronomy – TAS

Director of Agronomy – Marco Simone Golf & Country Club

Welcome to Kristianstad’s Golf Club

My career to date has spanned over 31 years and I have been fortunate that this fantastic business has enabled me to travel over the world and meet with some fantastic people and seen some of the world’s best Golf Courses.

With experience gained from working and managing over 40 professional tournaments, it is now time for me to pass on this knowledge to the next generations of turf managers.

The world of golf is constantly changing. Grassed sports surfaces over the last 30 years have improved without measure and with Golf – we the Greenkeepers are the driving force behind this.

The position of a Course Manager/Superintendent is vital in making sure standards are always being bettered. Not only for our guest experiences, but also playing surfaces, environment, working environment, health and safety and education.

This course designed by FEGGA and we at Kristianstad’s Golf Club is to help educate and ‘make ready’ the next generation of Golf Course Managers. The training providers will offer a fully comprehensive overview of our profession, and all are the leaders in this your chosen industry.

The Sportsturf Maintenance Company GmbH is once again pleased to be associated with the FEGGA scholarship programme for 2021.

STMC GmbH director Alan Lindsay has directly benefited from taking part in the program in 2007/2008 in Polaris World in Spain on the construction, grow-in and maintenance of the Nicklaus projects.

As well as learning so much more about the job from a practical point of view and completing the PDA in Golf Course Management Alan met a lot of influential people from within the Greenkeeping industry. This program is designed to help future golf course managers to learn at a top-class facility and take part in top class seminars which will help guide the students to become more effective in their futures.

For us as a company this is a pay it forward opportunity and give the same opportunities to future managers as we were given in the past.

If you are reading this brochure it already shows you are taking the first steps to advancing your career, so don’t be afraid of the challenges, it’s the challenges that make us better.

Alan Lindsay is available to talk on a one to one basis if you wish to know the benefits of taking this challenge on.

alan.stmc@gmail.com or 0031615042902

I look forward to meeting you at Kristianstad’s Golf Club.

Introduction to the Programme

One major aspect of FEGGA’s work is providing opportunities for aspiring Greenkeepers to help develop and advance their careers. This opportunity at Kristianstad’s Golf Club provides a unique opportunity combining valuable work experience within a very experienced team led by Bevan Tattersall, coupled with an educational programme touching all aspects of Turf Management. FEGGA are delighted to partner Kristianstad’s Golf Club in making this exciting programme available to aspiring Greenkeepers throughout Europe.

Do you want a career in Golf Course Management?

Careers in Golf Course Management have become increasingly popular and as a result more education courses have become available which will enhance the individuals. The challenge is finding suitable practical Greenkeeping work experience to complement this formal education.

FEGGA in association with Kristianstad’s Golf Club in Sweden have put together what we believe is the perfect opportunity for a greenkeeper to gain practical experience along with a well-structured lecture programme that will have a long-term benefit to any Greenkeeper at the end of the six-month programme.

Based in the idyllic and historic seaside village of Åhus, Kristianstad’s Golf Club is one of Sweden and Europe’s finest golf complexes. On this 36-hole club major investment has taken place since the course was privately purchased several years ago. A total renovation of its East Course was completed in 2017. A total renovation of its West course was completed in June 2021 a ‘state of the art’ new Maintenance facility was opened in 2019, and resort houses and sports centre were opened in 2020. Plans for the coming two years are to firstly host the second Creekhouse Ladies Open, on the Ladies European Tour/LPGA Tour, and to build a new Clubhouse facility.

Kristianstad’s Golf Club is the 5th oldest club in Sweden, first founded in 1924. The Club prides itself on quality and service and strives to produce the best playing surfaces for its members, guests and tournament golf.

If your CV is lacking in Tournament preparation, this may just be the course you cannot miss.

A unique 6 months’ Work Experience Scholarship Programme

The Scholarship programme for the second-year running will be based in Åhus, south Sweden Located at one of Europe’s premium golf facilities, Kristianstad’s Golf Club.

Each student will gain exceptional experience at Kristianstad’s GC, working with some of the most qualified people and companies in the industry. The unique experience you will receive blends day to day course management and the lecture programmes held weekly throughout the 6 months. This ‘one off’ FEGGA programme is the only one in Europe and covers all aspects of Golf. Throughout this exciting six months you will be overlooked by KGK Greenkeeping Management Team, led by Bevan Tattersall.

Programme information

During the 6 months starting 11th April 2022, you the student will have a structured programme of lectures which will relate to the work experience you will receive ‘on course’. The type of experience gained during the education programme will be all aspects of Golf, including – Course Design, Course Maintenance, Machinery, Golf Operations, Tournament Management and Tournament Set Up, Budgeting, Health & Safety, Personal Development, to name just a few.

This unique opportunity will also give you the student the chance to gain experience working at a Ladies European tournament. In June 2022 Kristianstad’s Golf Club will play host to the ‘Creekhouse Ladies Open’ on the East Course as part of the Ladies European Tour.

We will also as part of the programme, provide other valuable site visits which will allow you further learning and development opportunities.

The lecture programme will be endorsed by both FEGGA and Kristianstad’s Golf Club and each student will receive a Certificate of Excellence on completion of the programme that concludes on the 12th October 2022.

2021 FEGGA Greenkeeping Scholarship Students

FEGGA Excellence in Greenkeeper Programme

Course Maintenance

Course set up

Golf Course Design and Construction

Human Resources

Budgeting

Machinery Maintenance including grinding

Machinery replacement and planning

Tournament Management, including set-up and experience

Golf Operations

Site visits

Swedish/European Golf

Project Planning

Personal Development

FEGGA Excellence in Greenkeeper Programme Training Providers

FEGGA

Kristianstad’s Golf Club

The Sportsturf Maintenance Company GmbH

Scandinavian Premium Turf

John Deere

Creekhouse

Pierre Fulke

Joakim Haeggman

Unisport

Malmö Football Club

Turfco/Smithco

ICL/Jordelit

Swedish Greenkeepers Association

Swedish Golf Federation

The Foley Company

Ulf Nilsson

Gary Smith, Agronomist STRI

David Nelson (Nelson & Vecchio)

Capillary Concrete

Hunter

Rainbird

Frank Newberry

The important Information

There are only 8 places available for the 2022 programme.

Each candidate needs to be available from the 11th April until 12th October 2022.

Applications must be made directly to Dean Cleaver, Executive Officer, FEGGA. To dean.cleaver@btinternet.com Please enclose your cv with application

• Each candidate will be paid a rate of 14 euros per hour, based on a 45-hour week, 6 days out of 7. Overtime is available at the same hourly rate.

• Candidates will be employed via The Sportsturf Maintenance Company, and not FEGGA or Kristianstad’s Golf Club

• Travel allowance of 150 euro’s will be provided.

• Housing is provided by Kristianstad’s Golf Club and available at a highly subsidised rate of 200 euro’s per month.

• The house is 3,5 km from the Club. A car would be beneficial but not essential. Free loan of bicycles is available from the Golf Club.

• Each Candidate will have their own bedroom, with use of a communal kitchen, living room, dining room and toilets and showers. You will also enjoy a large garden with wooden decking area with furniture and BBQ.

• All clothing and PPE will be supplied by Kristianstad’s Golf Club.

• Training will be organised by FEGGA, Kristianstad’s Golf Club and The Sportsturf Maintenance Company Gmbh and conducted during your working week.

• Each candidate MUST be a member of a National Greenkeeper Association which are one of the 23 Member Associations of FEGGA if they are to be considered for the programme.

We look forward to receiving your application…….

АВА ПАРК ЕООД

гр. Велико Търново

Валентин Върбанов

тел: +359 888 409 158

тел: +359 887 822 344

е-мейл: avapark@abv.bg

Складова база АВА ПАРК: 5027 с. Шемшево №761 общ. В. Търново

ЗНАНИЯ, ОБУЧЕНИЕ, НАУКА….

Вие сте на ход!“

FEGGA International Greenkeepers Event

ДЕН 1: 03/03/2021 – 14:00-16:30ч.

Session Programme: (Each Seminar will last 35 minutes)

• Biology, a sustainable solution to maintaining sports turf with the continuing reduction of chemical availability:

The session will focus on Managing sports turf with an ever diminishing arsenal of chemical solutions: Linking the science of soil biology with sustainable management practices

Jeremy Hughes International Business Development Manager, Symbio and Dr Deidre Charleston Research and Technical Manager, Symbio.

• Maintaining high quality playing surfaces in central Europe:

Steve Chappell – Golf Course Superintendent, Royal Bled Country Club.

• Respect the Drop:

The necessity for golf courses to be seen as responsible users of water has never been more acute. Understanding soil surfactant chemistries, and making the most appropriate formulation selection, can directly impact upon water use.

Michael Fance – Technical Support and European Account Manager, Aquatrols Europe Limited.

ДЕН 2: 04/03/2021 – 14:00-16:00ч.

Session Programme: (Each seminar will last 35 minutes)

• Stop Being So Nice – Frank Newberry

Our first session is for people who might be too nice, too gentle or too kind at work. Maybe you are too nice to be the boss? We can help you with that today. Help you to be tough enough for any work situation – without losing your friends or changing your personality!

• Team Building and Adapting to Change – Golf Courses Manager Gleneagles

Craig will share his knowledge and experience in team building and the many benefits it brings to being successful and creating great job satisfaction. Craig will also share the importance to adapting to change, especially dealing with the challenges of COVID 19.

• Survival and Success at Golf Club Meetings – Frank Newberry

Our third session is the Greenkeepers’ Guide to:

1. What to say at meetings, and what not to say at meetings
2. How to speak, and when to speak
3. Dealing effectively with difficult people at meetings

Ирландия бе великолепен домакин за годишната конференция на ФЕДЕРАЦИЯТА НА ЕВОПЕЙСКИТЕ ГОЛФ ГРИЙНКИЙПЪР АСОЦИАЦИИ. В периода 17-21.02.2020 в Галуей, културната столица на Европа за 2020г., се проведи и междунарадната среща на грийнкийпърската индустрия. Темата на събитието бе Отговорност в поддръжката на голф игрищата! Фокус имаше върху професията на грийнкийпърите и разпознаването й на местно и международно ниво. Как да се подобри облика на всички? Комуникацията?

Основните посоки на развитие си остават правилната поддръжка без вредни препарати, подходящи практики, както и международна изява на игрищата като опазващи околната среда игрища – R&A и GEO CERTIFICATE играят главната роля и са готови да помагат на всички Асоциации и игрища.

Имаше отворена дискусия за запознаване със спонсорите на ФЕГГА, респективно индивидуално промотиране на продукти и възможност за “влизане” на пазара във всяка държава. Навлизането на жените в грийнкийпърството бе дискутирано и промотирано с голям отзив. Всички участници бяха единодушни за качеството и нуждата от тях и “отваряне” на вратата за нови възможности.

Работи се интензивно от миналата година за създаване на център за изследвания за голф и спорт в отделни райони на Европа, финансирано от голфърите в Европа. За този проект всички важни институции са обединени и единни и в близко бъдеще трябва да се реализира. Промотираща идея възникна един ден през годината да влезе в голф календара през май месец, който да се обяви като “денят на грийнкийпъра”!

Българска Голф Грийнкийпър Асоциация иска да благодари на ФЕГГГА и на ГКСАИ за поканата и за чудесно организираната конференция. Ние сме щастливи да сме част от това семейство и да работим заедно за вбъдеще.

Ryder Cup – Le Golf National – France

This is a wonderful opportunity for a greenkeeper to be part of golf’s most prominent golfing event, and also the third largest sporting event in the World. FEGGA, and its supporting Partners, Jacobsen and Le Golf National are able to offer this wonderful opportunity for a greenkeeper to work as part of the greenkeeping team during part or the whole of September in the lead up and during the 2018 Ryder Cup.

You’ll be able to increase your greenkeeping skills, increase your motivation and engagement within the industry, and gain from considerably from this unique Greenkeeper experience.

You can look forward to the following:

• It will provide unique hands on experience at preparing and maintaining the Albatross Course at Le Golf National, both before and during the Ryder Cup Matches.
• Will combined with educational sessions, and career development clinics led by leading teachers in our industry.
• To develop new skills & experience
• The opportunity to experience new challenges and problem-solving
• Reflection and re-evaluation of the challenges of the job position
• To become a more influential person

This opportunity also builds on one of the strong missions of FEGGA of

“Bringing people and Organisations together”

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND SHARE WITH YOUR MEMBERS

The Greenkeeper /Superintendent being selected will have:

• All accommodation and food provided during your stay
• Will be supplied with a Ryder Cup uniform
• Travel from home to Le Golf National will be covered

All applicants are required to:

• The applicant must have at least two years of experience at their present golf club and be a member of their National Greenkeeper Association for a minimum of two years.
• They should be capable of keeping records and writing reports.
• Confirm they will conduct themselves to the highest possible standard while on site adhering to The Le Golf National rules and regulations and codes of work practices during their stay

The funding of this Greenkeeper Experience Programme has been made available by our partner Jacobsen, who have recognised this as an outstanding opportunity for Assistant Greenkeepers looking to further develop their careers.

All applications to be submitted through an official application form by using the link below and sent directly to Dean Cleaver (Executive Officer) at dean.cleaver@btinternet.com

LINK

Deadline for the application is 11^th May 2018