First Assistant Greenkeeper Euan Polson was recently selected to be part of the Future Turf Managers Initiative 2025, a training programme to help talented greenkeepers progress towards head greenkeeper and course manager roles.

FTMI was held at Ransomes Jacobsen’s headquarters in Ipswich from 24-25th September and will be followed by a series of online education sessions before culminating in two days of education at BTME in January 2026.

The Future Turf Managers Initiative (FTMI) has been designed to provide practical tools and guidance, to help candidates to pursue their career aspirations. It is aimed at up and coming greenkeepers who want to make the leap to Course Manager. Focusing on personal and professional development, rather than agronomy based subjects.

Jacobsen and BIGGA recognise the importance of preparing greenkeepers to take on the role of Head Greenkeeper or Course Manager. It designed to provide practical tools and guidance to help the candidates to pursue their career aspirations through this professional development conference and utilises the expertise of leading Course Managers, dynamic trainers and industry experts to mentor and educate the next generation of industry leaders giving them a clear understanding of what the future holds and a realistic overview of the expectations that come with the role of a Course Manager.

This intensive training programme covers:

• Presentation Skills
• Communications
• Presenting a Professional Image
• Interview Techniques
• Successful CV’s
• Stress Awareness
• Building a Budget
• Becoming a Leader