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and Educational opportunities for

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A Fresh Take on Golf Leadership for Superintendents and Greenkeepers

A new era of leadership education is teeing off across New Zealand golf.

The "All of Golf" Leadership Development Programme brings together people from every corner of the game—superintendents, greenkeepers, coaches, club managers, and administrators—to learn, connect, and lead with impact.

Developed and endorsed by NZGCSA, NZPGA, and CMA, this programme offers a uniquely golf‑specific approach to leadership growth.

No fluff. No theory overload. Just honest conversations, practical tools, and time to think, whether you are new to leadership or are looking sharpen your current skills.

Programme Highlights:

  • Build essential leadership skills tailored to the golf industry.

  • Experience hands‑on, practical learning through real‑world case studies and group projects.

  • Expand your professional network by collaborating with peers and established leaders.

  • Apply new tools and strategies the moment you get back to your club.

Delivered through four full‑day, in‑person workshops over twelve months, each module stands alone yet connects to create a powerful, comprehensive learning journey.

Module One is about stepping back, taking stock, and sharpening the way you lead — in a practical, grounded way that fits the real world of golf.

Click here to find lout more about the first round of workshops.

For more information contact either:

Stephen Gee - Programme lead: sgeenz@hotmail.com

Matt Owens - GM Pupuke: gm@pupukegolf.co.nz

The Dunes - Coromandel Westpac Rescue Helicopter Fundraiser

 ⛳ Join for a very special day at The Dunes as they honour the memory of Matarangi greenkeepers Peter Moore-Jones and Peter Ansin, who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter accident on 11th of October 1994.

This meaningful day of golf will be followed by a Community Fundraiser in support of the Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust.

  •  4-person Ambrose Tournament.

  • Saturday, 9th of May 2026.

  • 10am shotgun start 

  • Raffles & Charity Auction from 3pm.

⛳We encourage everyone in the community - golfers and non-golfers alike - to come along in the afternoon and support this incredible cause.

Tournament entries are now open – see flyer below for full details.

Spots will fill quickly, don’t miss out! Get your team together to support this great cause and honour past staff, survivors and families.

Billet accommodation - subject to availability first in first served - Contact Raymond Fanning - Email: raymond.fanning@yahoo.com or phone 0223447206

Applications Now Open for 2026 New Zealand Turf Scholarships!

Building on the success of previous years' educational initiatives, Syngenta and the NZGCSA are proud to announce the continuation of its commitment to the New Zealand Turf Industry for 2026. We are excited to offer two prestigious scholarships:

NZGCSA’S ‘Wider Education Scholarship and Syngenta’s Women in Turf Scholarship.

Both initiatives aim to foster the winder education of members and to support women within the Turf Industry of New Zealand.

Each of the above scholarship's awards will be presented to one winner each, who will receive an all-expenses paid trip to attend the 2026 ASTMA Turf Conference in Melbourne, Victoria - Australia, from June 22nd to 25th, 2026.

The winners will also receive a small-group training session on plant protection products. Focusing on understanding target pests, weeds, and diseases in greater detail with Michael Bradbery, Technical Services Lead for Turf & Landscape ANZ.

Applications will close Friday 17 April 2026 so apply now!

Further information is on the Wider Education Scholarship and Women in Turf Scholarship tabs.

Also on the Syngenta website - link: https://www.syngentaturf.com.au/applications-now-open-2026-new-zealand-turf-scholarships

Application forms are on the links below or scan the QR codes.

NZGCSA'S 'Wider Education' Scholarship

Syngenta's Women In Turf Scholarship

Want to know what the winners Callum and Holly from the 2025 scholarships had to say about their full scholarship experience?
Read their article: https://www.syngentaturf.com.au/2025-new-zealand-educational-scholarship-winners-stories

Unsung Heroes - A History of Golf Course Greenkeeping in New Zealand

A history of golf course greenkeeping written by Mike Finlayson. The book takes you from when golf was first introduced into New Zealand and through the decades with the evolvement of greenkeeping over the years to the present.

Past and present Greenkeepers share their careers, stories and memories. The book also features a chapter written by the late Nigel Lloyd on golf course machinery and equipment.

To order a copy please fill in the below form and we will contact you to get your book to you.

Each copy is $25 and includes postage in NZ.

Our thanks and gratitude goes to Mike Finlayson for the idea, concept, research and all his time taken to put all this history down on paper. Also thanks to anyone and everyone who contributed, offered advice, encouragement and their memories!

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