Bernhard re-instates the BIGGA Delegates Trip to Golf Industry Show

After a two year hiatus, Bernhard’s has reinstated its sponsorship of the BIGGA Delegates programme to GCSAA’s Golf Industry Show (GIS).

The programme which began in Vancouver 2001, gives 10 BIGGA members the opportunity to see the industries biggest golf exhibition and education conference.

Orlando 2011 will mean over 90 BIGGA members have benefited from this opportunity courtesy of Bernhard.

Over the week, in addition to the full conference package, the 10 BIGGA members visit local golf clubs, network with U.S. superintendents, attend educational seminars and man the BIGGA Stand during the GIS exhibition.

This years BIGGA delegates are:
Andrew Boyce
Jim Brown
Stephen Chappell
Richard Cutler
Chris Haspell
John Keenaghan
Nicholas Miles
Graham Pickin
Derek Robson
Robert Sandilands

The reinstatement was approved by Bernhard and BIGGA staff and Board Members.

After a two year hiatus, Bernhard were keen to get the BIGGA Delegates programme started again.

“Our objectives have always been to provide the best educational opportunities in the industry and a part of that support is the BIGGA Delegates trip to the GIS," said Bob Buckingham, Bernhard CEO.

"BIGGA Delegates make a significant contribution to our customer satisfaction, and we sincerely appreciate their efforts. We are very pleased to reinstate the BIGGA Delegates programme in 2011."

Needless to say, the decision was greeted with cheers from past BIGGA Delegates. Andrew De Wet, course manager at Birstall Golf Club and 2007 BIGGA Delegate said, “I am really pleased that trip has been reinstated. The trip to the GIS was one of the greatest learning experiences of my career.”

“The camaraderie between the other delegates and the golf course visits provided me with a ‘real world’ education that you can’t put a price on. It was simply amazing.”

“We are delighted that Bernhard has reinstated the Delegation,” said BIGGA Chief Executive Jon Pemberton.

“It’s a huge commitment by Bernhard and in these difficult times we commend the company for investing the money into the association, the Delegation and the education to be gained by BIGGA members.”