BIGGA has been made aware of comments made on National Radio yesterday by a former cabinet minister that denigrates the value of Golf Course Management as an educational and vocational path, referring to it as a “dud degree" which will not lead to graduate employment.
Read our statement on the comment:
https://t.co/63GArXEQPW
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Great to have a walk round @royalbirkdale today with @ThomasDJacques
Some phenomenal work going on and I can’t wait to see the changes brought into play, taking an already incredible links to another level ⛳️
The club are delighted to announce that we will be hosting The 154th Open in 2026. We look forward to seeing who will be crowned champion golfer of the year
@TheOpen@RandA#royalbirkdale#The154thOpen#TheOpen