The Greenkeepers Training Committee - GTC

The Greenkeepers Training Committee - GTC The GTC is the independent organisation representing British golf club employers & greenkeepers through improving and promoting quality training and education.

In line with government guidance GTC staff are working from home & are available via email. Welcome to The Greenkeepers Training Committee

The GTC is the independent organisation representing British golf club employers and greenkeepers through a Board of Directors, Advisory Groups and one full-time employee. Golf greenkeepers play a vital role in golf course maintenance and management. Training

courses and qualifications are available to allow ambitious and enthusiastic greenkeepers to work towards becoming greenkeeping management professionals. The Greenkeepers Training Committee (the GTC) is dedicated to its objectives of improving and promoting the education and training of all golf greenkeepers. New golf courses are opening throughout Europe, to accommodate growing interest in the game. This means more opportunities for employment - and more chances for career advancement.

10/03/2026

Are you the next Young or Toro UK Student Greenkeeper of the Year?

Entries for the 2026 Young & Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards are now OPEN! 🏆

Hear directly from our 2025 winners as they reflect on their experiences, what winning meant to them, and what inspired them to enter.

If you're passionate about greenkeeping and ready to take the next step in your career, this could be your opportunity to gain recognition, develop your skills, and connect with industry leaders.

Apply today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J6T7KFC

Reesink Turfcare

The BIGGA Professional Leadership Programme is here.  Mapped at Level 4 and recognised by the Chartered Management Insti...
10/02/2026

The BIGGA Professional Leadership Programme is here. Mapped at Level 4 and recognised by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), it has been specifically designed to bridge the gap between Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications.

Aimed at current and aspiring supervisors, team leaders, deputy head greenkeepers, first assistants and those transitioning into management roles, as well as experienced practitioners who have developed leadership responsibility organically but are seeking professional recognition.

On successful completion, graduates achieve Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status, providing formal accreditation and a strong platform for progression to higher-level study.

We are now taking expressions of interest for September 2026.

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Great to welcome Sparsholt College back as a GTC Approved Training Provider. 👏Sparsholt's continued commitment to high-q...
29/01/2026

Great to welcome Sparsholt College back as a GTC Approved Training Provider. 👏

Sparsholt's continued commitment to high-quality greenkeeping education and skills development plats a vital role in supporting the next generation of turf professionals. We're delighted to be working together again as part of the GTC / British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association network. 🌱⛳️

The BIGGA recommended Formal Education Pathway is a unified strategy from British & International Golf Greenkeepers Asso...
28/01/2026

The BIGGA recommended Formal Education Pathway is a unified strategy from British & International Golf Greenkeepers Associationand The GTC, supporting greenkeepers from entry level, to leadership.

A flexible, structured, and industry aligned learning journey.

Want to know more?

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28/01/2026

We're looking for a Head of Research and Insight to join our team and help drive meaningful impact across the land-based and environment sector.

If you're passionate about research, strategy, and delivering high‑quality insight, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply at: https://bit.ly/JobsAtLantra

If you live and work in England, the Level 5 Golf Course Manager apprenticeship is a government funded, cost effective a...
28/01/2026

If you live and work in England, the Level 5 Golf Course Manager apprenticeship is a government funded, cost effective alternative to an HND or Foundation Degree - it's fully accredited by Lantra, and forms part of our recommended formal education pathway.

Want to find out more?

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BIGGA is proud to announce its approval as a Lantra Customised Provider, strengthening our commitment to high-quality, a...
14/01/2026

BIGGA is proud to announce its approval as a Lantra Customised Provider, strengthening our commitment to high-quality, accredited education across the greenkeeping industry.

This milestone also sees the BIGGA Kickstart Programme recognised as our first Lantra-accredited award, creating a clear and credible entry point into the profession.

Read more: https://www.bigga.org.uk/news-listing/bigga-approved-as-lantra-customised-provider.html

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