Craig Tracey MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Golf

Craig Tracey MP is the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Golf.

All-Party Groups comprise Members of both Houses and all political parties who support specific interests.  In the case of the Golf Group, Members have decided on the deliberately broad but simple remit “to support the game of golf”.

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Craig has worked closely with BIGGA and the governing bodies of golf. Working with advice from the industry, he was actively involved in advising the Government on behalf of the golf industry and advised upon the reopening of golf.

BIGGA has been at the forefront of the discussion, offering help and advice at every stage on behalf of the greenkeeping industry. 

BIGGA CEO Jim Croxton spoke to Craig about everything that has taken place during the coronavirus crisis and discusses the challenges ahead for the golf industry.

ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship

BIGGA in conjunction with ICL have developed a scholarship opportunity for BIGGA Members.

The ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship offers five BIGGA members the opportunity to attend the Continue to Learn at BTME education programme. The scholarship, worth approximately £500, comprises three nights hotel accommodation and 15 hours of education.

Applications for the ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship 2021 are now open.

BIGGA Annual Photographic Competition

The theme for this year’s annual photographic competition is you, the greenkeeper.

We’re looking for photographs that showcase the very best of what it means to work on a golf course.

Find out more and enter the competition here.

Podcast

The Green Room Golf Course Podcast is produced by Karl Hansell on behalf of the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association.

For questions, comments or concerns, you can get in touch by emailing karl@bigga.co.uk.

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Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. The more people know about the sports turf industry, the more understanding they will have about the hard work of BIGGA members and other greenkeepers.

If you’d like to get in contact about any other aspect of your BIGGA membership, including member benefits, support, or learning and development, call 01347 833800 or email info@bigga.co.uk

You can also get more information about BIGGA and how it can improve your career and your course by heading to our website.