Month: January 2025

  • Staff Training – BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition 2025

    From the 21st -22nd January Golf Course Manager Richard Johnstone, First Assistant Greenkeeper Euan Polson, Assistant Greenkeeper Kevin Thain and Golf Course Mechanic Gary Tonge attended BTME 2025 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

    Royal Aberdeen Golf Club will benefit greatly from their attendance at the Continue to Learn education programme at BTME 2025. Continue to Learn at BTME offers more than 250 hours of education specifically aimed at sports turf professionals and those working within the golf club industry. The education being delivered provided a variety of opportunities to help develop and hone skills.

    Some of the education attended by team included the Turf Managers Conference, professional turf machinery maintenance – Hydraulics/Electrics, building a fertiliser programme for beginners along with various other seminars and classes.

    Attending the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) is an additional attraction. Showcasing 100+ exhibitors, displaying the latest products and innovations in sports turf as well as the opportunity to secure special “show offers”.

    Networking with fellow professionals and industry specialists is invaluable, providing the chance to learn from around 5000 other golf course management experts and colleagues from across the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

    http://www.btme.org.uk