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Introducing Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards 2026 finalists!

For more than three decades, the Toro Student Greenkeeper of the Year Awards have showcased the brightest emerging talent in the turf management industry, helping to support and inspire the next generation of greenkeeping professionals. The 2026 finalists have demonstrated outstanding knowledge, dedication and professionalism throughout the finals and we’re delighted to introduce you to them!

Ruth Etches

Job: First Assistant Greenkeeper 

Club: Trentham Golf Club 

College: Myerscough College

Studying: Level 3

Endorser: Employer

Age: 33

Ruth's thoughts

Nick McEley

Job: Deputy Head Course Manager 

Club: Milngavie Golf Club 

College: Gosta Training

Studying: Level 3

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 42

Nick's thoughts

Jake Rose

Job: Assistant Greenkeeper 

Club: Alwoodley Golf Club 

College: Myerscough College

Studying: Level 3

Endorser: Employer

Age: 22

Toby Smith

Job: Deputy Course Manager 

Club: Redlibbets Golf Club 

College: Hadlow College

Studying: Level 3

Endorser: Employer

Age: 24

Toby's thoughts

Ben Young

Job: Head Greenkeeper

Club: Morpeth Golf Club 

College: Myerscough College

Studying: Level 3

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 29

Ben's thoughts

Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year finalists

To be eligible for the Toro Young Student Greenkeeper of the Year category, candidates must be aged 21 or under and studying towards the Level 2 award at the time of application.

Finn Cluett

Job: Apprentice Greenkeeper 

Club: Aspley Guise Golf Club

College: Oaklands College

Studying: Level 2

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 17

Finn's thoughts

Lottie Fosten

Job: Assistant Greenkeeper

Club: Wentworth Golf Club 

College: Myerscough College

Studying: Level 2

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 21

Lottie's thoughts

Archie Raynham

Job: Apprentice Greenkeeper 

Club: Essendon Country Club 

College: Oaklands

Studying: Level 2

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 18

Archie's thoughts

Tyler Rogers

Job: Apprentice Greenkeeper 

Club: Taymouth Golf Club 

College: Askham Bryan College

Studying: Level 2

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 21

Tyler's thoughts

Sam Wells

Job: Apprentice Greenkeeper 

Club: Isle Purbeck Golf Club

College: Myerscough College

Studying:  Level 2

Endorser: Tutor

Age: 18

Sam's thoughts