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FTMI 2026/2027

Congratulations to Ryan Blackbourn (Manukorihi GC), Caleb Rouse (Kauri Cliffs) and Kevin Samson (Titirangi GC) who have been selected to take part in the 2026/27 Future Turf Managers’ Initiative (FTMI).

The FTMI, a world-wide program developed by Jacobsen and delivered in conjunction with the ASTMA, provides education to future leaders in the turf industry who aspire to be superintendents, ground managers, head curators or hold senior leadership positions.

ASTMA and Jacobsen have been offering this highly successful program to Australian and New Zealand-based turf management staff since 2016. The 2026/27 FTMI will again be a combined online learning and face-to-face education model taking place over five months. The online module commences in November, culminating in a live 2.5 day (Sunday-Tuesday) program and graduation ceremony in March 2027. Sessions will be presented by keynote speakers, established and respected superintendents/course managers (mentors) and other industry professionals.

Our thanks to Harry Middleton (Muriwai Golf Links) for taking on the NZ mentor role from Sam Davis (Douglas Links) who stepped down last year. Harry himself took part in the FTMI in 2019.

We would like to thank Jacobsen and ASTMA for offering our members the opportunity to take part in the FTMI and wish everyone well for the upcoming FTMI. As mentioned many a time it is a fantastic program to be apart of!

R&A Scholarship 2027 - Applications Open

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for a Graduate of the NZ Sports Turf Apprenticeship!

The R&A Scholarship has approved a scholarship for two recent graduates of the New Zealand Sports Turf Apprenticeship. 

Applications should be sent to training@nzsti.co.nz where they will be collated and shared with The R&A selection panel for review.

The graduates can come from any sector of the sports turf industry.

Successful applicants will need to hold a valid passport at the time of application and have the written support of their employer to attend.

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Applications will close on 19 October 2026

Autonomous Robotic Mowing Technology Survey

This survey has been designed to capture the interests, priorities and readiness of golf course greenkeeping professionals regarding autonomous robotic mowing technology and would appreciate your input.

Your responses will directly inform the development and deployment of robot mower solutions tailored to real-world conditions across different grass varieties, course areas and operational contexts here in NZ.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey.

Link to survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5V7DTRQ

NZGCSA Environment Award sponsored by PGG Wrightson Turf and proudly supported by Golf NZ 2026

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 NZGCSA Environment Award sponsored by PGG Wrightson Turf and proudly supported by Golf NZ.

With many of our members and golf courses doing fantastic sustainability work in New Zealand already why not be recognised for your proactive approach to environmental stewardship by entering the NZGCSA Environment Award.

For more information and to download a application form visit the Awards tab NZGCSA Environment Award 2026 here on the website.  

We thank PGG Wrightson Turf for their continued support of this Award.

Applications will close 1 December 2026 with the Award being presented to the winner at the Whole of Golf Conference in August 2027.

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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