British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association

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.

We wanted to let you know about a small change to how you'll access BIGGA Xtra Benefits, your benefits and discounts platform. What's changing: From 1st October 2026, you'll need to register for a free account to use the platform. Previously you could browse many offers without signing in - from this date, registration will be required to view and redeem offers. What you need to do: The next time you visit the platform from 1st October, you'll be prompted to create your account.

When Rory McIlroy turns up at a golf course, the greenkeeping team have usually had weeks to produce a layout fit for a Grand Slam winner. When the Masters champion made an unexpected trip to St Enodoc ahead of The Open in July, along with Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and former Open champion Shane Lowry, Head Greenkeeper William Smith and his staff did not have the luxury of time.

England Golf, the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and the Golf Club Management Association are urging every golf club to contribute to a major national study that will establish the most detailed picture yet of water use and resilience across the golf sector.

The following statements are intended to provide some clarification to key questions and concerns frequently raised by golf course managers and the wider golf sector. These brief FAQs are intended to ‘mythbust’ key water resource and water sector topics. These FAQs have been developed by wholesale and retail water companies, the Environment Agency and golf representative bodies, including England Golf, GCMA and BIGGA. Is there a National Water Target? Yes.

The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) is urging every golf club to contribute to a major national study that will establish the most detailed picture yet of water use and resilience across the golf sector.

Pyecombe Golf Club's longstanding commitment to sustainability was recognised when it won the Syngenta Operation Pollinator Award in January. Situated within the South Downs National Park, the East Sussex venue is a downland course rich in wildflowers and wildlife. Course Manager Simon Wells has spent decades embedding an environmental ethos at the club while continuing to produce high-quality playing surfaces.

Homepage News and Features Jake Rose and Archie Raynham crowned winners at Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards Returning finalist Jake Rose and 18-year-old Archie Raynham claimed the top prizes at the 37th Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards. Jake, first assistant at Alwoodley Golf Club and a Myerscough College student, won the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award three years after finishing as runner-up.

BIGGA has reaffirmed its commitment to women across golf and greenkeeping by sponsoring the Women in Turfcare category at the 2026 Women in Golf Awards. This year’s awards will take place at Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort on 27 November, with organisers expecting more than 200 guests from across the industry. The programme features nine categories recognising achievement in areas including leadership, coaching, content creation and initiatives supporting women in golf.

Why did you apply for the Ohio State Programme? I first heard about the programme from my Level 2 greenkeeping tutor, Martyn Lumb. He told me about the great opportunities that come from completing the programme and the amazing experience that comes along with it. This alone made me want to apply, but after a couple of golf volunteering events and meeting others who had completed the programme and hearing about their experiences, it only solidified my decision to apply.