The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and John Deere have revealed the seven greenkeepers invited to join the agronomy team for The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in March 2025.
Five BIGGA members from the U.K. and two international members have earned their spot after beating out 154 other applicants, which sees the greenkeepers flown to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for the PGA Tour event. The BIGGA members will receive flights and accommodation and, in return, will help prepare the Stadium Course.
The 2025 BIGGA volunteers are:
The John Deere TPC Sawgrass Volunteer Programme is open to full BIGGA members over 21. While in Florida, the greenkeepers are fully-immersed into the TPC Sawgrass agronomy team, joining more than 100 turf professionals from across the globe and gaining experience of championship agronomy, which they bring back to their home venues.
“The relationship between BIGGA, John Deere and TPC Sawgrass stretches back over a decade, and we’re incredibly proud of the role BIGGA members play in the hosting of The Players Championship each year, Jim Croxton, BIGGA CEO, said.
“In participating in this initiative, BIGGA members join a global community of tournament volunteers who have created memories that will last a lifetime, and so our thanks go to John Deere and the team at TPC Sawgrass for enabling our members to return in 2025.”
Chris Meacock, John Deere division sales manager for golf and turf, added, “It’s hugely rewarding to hear just how much greenkeepers who take part in this initiative take from the experience. It’s a once-in-a-career trip that adds real value in terms of professional development.
“John Deere is proud of its long-standing partnership with BIGGA, which has enabled dozens of talented greenkeepers to see what tournament setup is like on one of the biggest stages of all.”
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