CAFRE Sports Turf students play their part in Open success
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College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Sports Turf students were part of Royal Portrush Golf Course’s greenkeeping team during the 153rd Open.
The students were among an army of workers and volunteers who welcomed world-famous golf professionals and 278,000 fans to the 153rd Open Golf Championship last week.
Royal Portrush is one of a host of courses that have a longstanding relationship with CAFRE, with many of the greenkeeping staff having completed their training at Greenmount Campus, Antrim.
CAFRE student and greenkeeper at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Jason Chambers stated: “To be involved in maintaining the Royal Portrush Golf Course throughout The Open Championship, brushing shoulders with some of the biggest names in golf was a phenomenal experience. It was a dream come true for me as a greenkeeper.”
Considered to be one of the world’s top golf courses, Royal Portrush Golf Club sets the standard for greenkeeping excellence. CAFRE is delighted to deliver the sports turf courses that provide many of their staff with the qualifications, knowledge and skills needed to perform at this high level.
Senior Lecturer, Adam Ferguson said: “We are incredibly proud of all our greenkeeping students. They have been working immensely hard over the past number of months to prepare for the Open and keep up with their studies. Their commitment and dedication to maintaining a world-renowned course that brings so many tourists to Northern Ireland is to be commended.”
If you or someone you know has been inspired by The Open, consider pursuing a career in Sports Turf, please visit the CAFRE website for course information. We are still accepting applications for Horticulture (Sports Turf) courses starting this September.
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