The UK and International Golf Green Health Personnel Association (BIGGA) and R&A selected 10 ambitious and talented Green Guardians to support the tournament in their biggest tournament this year.
Ten Bigga members will join the home green task force for this summer’s R&A Championship, including 153road Royal Porthcawl opens in Royal Prothush and Aig Women's Open. Green Administrators will gain experience in Elite Championship preparation, working with the Family Green Task Force and the R&A’s Champion Agriculture Team.
Volunteers will be on site:
- 153road Open in Royal Prothush
- Sunningdale's Senior Open
- AIG Women's Open is located in Royal Porthcawl
- Amateur Champion of Royal St. George and Royal Cinque Terre
- Nain's Women's Amateur Champion
Select each member to participate in one of the championships, where they will be fully embedded in the home green goalkeeper team. The entire group will also hold an educational course in April at Royal Birkdale and will be invited to the Royal Prothush Open, where they will learn about course preparation and competitions for the big championship.
The R&A Champions Agriculture Program is the latest exclusive release of Bigga members, building on the existing exciting membership program, each designed to further promote the competence and skills of green feeding professionals.
The Bigga members who have successfully selected 2025 are:
- Ethan Walker, Enville Golf Club
- Steven Connolly, Ansty Golf Center
- Duncan Sieling, Richmond Golf Club
- Kyle Gauld, White Golf Club
- Geoffrey Seath, Broadstone Golf Club
- Christopher Szoradii, Manchester Golf Club
- Adam Matthews, Minchinhampton Golf Club
- Jack Hall, Kilworth Thermal Springs Golf Club
- Dean Baily, Heswall Golf Club
- Bradley Taylor, Beau Desert Golf Club
Adam Newton, head of sustainable championship agronomy at R&A R&A said: “After an extensive application process, we have selected 10 impressive candidates who will gain in-depth knowledge of the championship agricultural champions and green stocks in some of our most prestigious R&A championships and will gain support for their future care workers in some of our unique educational experiences.
“We look forward to working with Bigga in the coming years and ensuring that it represents the ideal learning experience for its members.”
Bigga CEO Jim Croxton said: “Bigga members can get incredibly exclusive career development opportunities and I firmly believe that the R&A Champion Agricultural Crafts Program will be held soon in the upper level rewards of these tiers. Our partnership with R&A is our collaboration with R&A, which is a true vote of confidence, and it is a true thought of our confidence in our members.
“I congratulate the 10 members selected to participate in the first cohort. The focus is now on making the most of the opportunities and representing our careers and associations to the highest standards.
“I would also like to thank the R&A and Green Working Team at each main airport location for making the program come true.”
For more information about Bigga and its various activities, including how to become a member, please visit www.bigga.org.uk
