The 2019 winners
Jason Norwood of Rudding Park Golf Club, left, is the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award 2019 winner, while Tom Bromfield of Trentham Golf Club is the young winner. Congratulations to both!
The Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards provides you with the opportunity to expand your experience by meeting and competing with the best.
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year winner will receive: An eight-week all expenses paid Toro Scholarship, including a
six-week residential turf management study course at the University of Massachusetts, a trip to the Golf Industry Show and a visit to the Toro factory.
Endorser of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year will receive: A trip to the Golf Industry Show in the USA, including flights, hotel, education and show accreditation.
Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year runner up will receive: A trip to Continue to Learn at BTME, including four days of education, five nights hotel accommodation, travel and £125 expenses, plus a Toro training voucher for a course of their choice.
Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award winner will receive: A two-week all expenses paid work experience placement at the exclusive Vidauban Golf Club in the South of France, plus a trip to Continue to Learn at BTME and a Toro training voucher for a course of their choice.
Endorser of the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year will receive: A trip to Vidauban Golf Club for the last two days of their student’s placement, including flights and hotel.
Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year runner up will receive: A trip to Continue to Learn at BTME, including two days of education, three nights hotel accommodation, travel and £75 expenses, plus a Toro training voucher for a course of their choice.
After a two-day final at BIGGA HQ in York, Jason Norwood of Rudding Park Golf Club was announced as the 31st winner of the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award, and Tom Bromfield of Trentham Golf Club the fourth winner of the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year Award.
I’m absolutely shocked and shaking… This is the pinnacle of my career so far and the biggest thing I’ve ever achieved
Jason Norwood (2019 winner)
Rudding Park Golf Club
It was a very challenging process, but overall it was an incredible experience. Being able to network with young people in the industry and those more experienced was fantastic and I’ve come away with a lot more knowledge.
Tom Bromfield (2019 winner)
Trentham Golf Club
Students can put themselves forward for the Awards with college tutors, assessors or employers endorsing their application. Please note, all applications must be submitted online at BIGGA
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