The Parkstone club has come under the category of ‘Greenkeeping Project of the Year with Price Turfcare’. The awards recognize the achievements of BIGGA members in the UK and Northern Ireland.

The annual British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) Awards will be held in January at one of the largest events in the golfing calendar.

The event will be held at Harrogate Convention Centre’s Royal Hall.

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Parkstone’s course manager Grant Peters and his team came together to introduce the first tee walk and putting green project in 2019. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, work was delayed.

Work started in 2023 where ground was broken, and the project was completed in-house with the help of course shaper Shane Ringwood. The work was carried out through one of the south coast’s wettest winters, with Grant keeping members updated on progress via weekly videos.

BIGGA has also revealed that Stephen Bernhard will be presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award with Kress at BTME 2025. Stephen Bernhard is the founder of Bernhard and Company Ltd.

Stephen has worked towards providing opportunities for greenkeepers to achieve new heights, through his support of the BIGGA Delegation to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show and the establishment of the Bernhard Academy in 2019.

Jim Croxton, BIGGA CEO, said: “Stephen Bernhard has been an inspirational character in our industry for decades and via his generous support – of the BIGGA Delegation to the United States – he has made positive contributions to countless careers in greenkeeping.”

“His enthusiasm for greenkeeping and the wider sports turf and horticultural sectors have been undimmed with the passing of time.”

“He has always sought to innovate, and challenge were appropriate, and time spent with Stephen is always thought-provoking.

“I’m thrilled that we are able to recognise his outstanding commitment to our industry in this way.”