VGCSA - JOHN DEERE NZ Scholarship

Time is marching on with applications for the VGCSA - JOHN DEERE NZ Scholarship closing next month!

Applications are open to VGCSA members who can highly demonstrate:

• Initiative in the workplace
• Ongoing commitment as an employee in the golf course turf industry
• Enthusiasm to further their golf turf career through professional development

The winning candidate will have the opportunity to take part in a one-week work experience residency at Tara Iti Golf Club, New Zealand. The turf residency will also include specialised training at FMG Stadium and an educational tour of the Tieke Golf Estate in the Waikato district. The scholarship will cover travel, accommodation and provision of stipend for related expenses.

Scholarship dates: 24 – 30 April 2023

The VGCSA John Deere NZ Scholarship is a great professional development opportunity for aspiring turf managers. We encourage all VGCSA Superintendents to share this information to their course team members.

Visit the VGCSA website for full Scholarship and application details.

Let us introduce you to residency co-hosts Course Superintendent Jason Laing at Tieke Golf Estate and Karl Johnson, Turf Manager of Seddon Park & FMG Stadiun Waikato NZ.

Stay tuned for our profile on fellow co-host Tara Iti Golf Course Superintendent, Brian Palmer soon!