Elmwood Students on Course at the Belfry

Students studying Greenkeeping and Golf Course Management at Elmwood College have been successful in securing summer placements at the Belfry Golf Club, West Midlands.

The students all had to complete a selection process with students from Ireland, Germany and China being selected to spend six weeks at this prestigious venue.

The students will work with the Club’s Greenkeeping team throughout the placement period, which will help them build on the knowledge and skills they developed at Elmwood.

Stuart Mackie, Course Tutor for HNC Golf Course Management said, “I’m very excited that the students have been given these placements. The students chosen reflect the multicultural mix of students who chose to study golf related subjects at Elmwood. The opportunity to develop both cultural and vocational knowledge at one of the most prestigious courses in the UK will certainly help to develop their reputation in the golfing world.”

Gavin Jones from Ireland who has secured one of the placement places added, “This is a great opportunity for me, when I started my NC course I could never believe for one moment that I would be carrying out my placement at the Belfry.”

The Belfry is considered one of Britain's top golf clubs. Home to the PGA, the Belfry has staged many national and international championships including the Ryder Cup.