10.14am 2nd January 2025 - <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/greenkeeping/">Greenkeeping & Agronomy</a> <br><a href="https://bernhardacademy.co.uk">The Bernhard Academy</a> has announced the three finalists for its 2025 sponsorship programme, which offers one lucky equipment technician the chance to travel to Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, USA to volunteer as part of the 125th US Open support team.<br>The finalists are <strong>James Breeze</strong> (Huddersfield Golf Club), <strong>Paul Spencer</strong> (Royal Birkdale Golf Club), and <strong>Paul Colebatch</strong> (The Worcestershire Golf Club).<br>Each has demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their chosen career as equipment technicians. To select the eventual winner, the Bernhard Academy team will visit each of the finalists at their clubs in early January to conduct the final interview phase.<br>The winner will be announced on January 20th as part of the Bernhard Academy’s reception evening at BTME, BIGGA’s annual turf management exhibition in Harrogate. This marks the conclusion of a rigorous selection process to identify the best candidate for this unique career-development opportunity.<br>Sami Strutt, Education Director for the Bernhard Academy, said: “We’re proud to announce James, Paul, and Paul as our finalists. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for equipment technicians based in the UK and highlights the work the Academy is doing to promote the crucial role of technicians, and offer opportunities for them to further develop their skills.”<br>The winner will join Oakmont Country Club’s volunteer team for the third major of the year in the men’s game, the US Open. There, they will work with industry professionals and the Oakmont team to prepare the course for the world’s best players to compete. They will also attend a preparatory training workshop at a Bernhard Academy venue before their visit.<br>In partnership with the Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation (TETO), this sponsorship underscores the Bernhard Academy’s dedication to recognising and advancing the role of equipment technicians, fostering skill development, and driving innovation in the sports turf industry.<br><em><strong>For further information about the competition, visit <a href="http://www.bernhardacademy.co.uk/tournamentvolunteer/">bernhardacademy.co.uk/tournamentvolunteer/</a></strong></em><br>The PGA TOUR has opened a new TV production studio in Florida that will redefine how the TOUR creates and delivers content to golf fans across the globe. <br>Titleist has released the first images of its latest equipment launch, the GT280 mini driver, ahead of the PGA Tour's opening event of the season in Hawaii.<br>David Rickman, the recently retired Chief Referee of The R&A, has been appointed an MBE in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honour’s List for services to golf.<br><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/greenkeeping/bernhard-academy-names-finalists-for-us-open-technician-volunteer-opportunity/" rel="noopener" data-via="eGolfBusiness" data-hashtags="GolfBusinessNews">Share on Twitter</a> <br><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/greenkeeping/bernhard-academy-names-finalists-for-us-open-technician-volunteer-opportunity/&title=Bernhard+Academy+names+finalists+for+US+Open+technician+volunteer+opportunity&source=GolfBusinessNews.com" rel="noopener">Share on LinkedIn</a><br>GolfBusinessNews.com (GBN) is for the many thousands of people who work in the golf business all around the world.<br>We cover the full range of topics both on and off the course. We aim to supply essential information both quickly and accurately in a format which is easy to use. We are independent of all special interest groups.<br><a style="font-weight: 600;" href="https://eepurl.com/bpOC9">Click here to sign up</a> for our free twice weekly golf industry news summary<br>View the <a class="gbn-latest-email" href="https://golfbusinessnews.com/weekly-emails/christmas-and-new-year-greetings-from-gbn-2/">latest newsletter</a> here<br>5/7 High Street<br>Dorchester-on-Thames<br>Oxfordshire OX10 7HH<br>United Kingdom<br><a href="mailto:publisher@golfbusinessnews.com">publisher@golfbusinessnews.com</a><br>© 1999-2025 <a href="https://golfbusinessnews.com">e.GolfBusiness.com Limited</a> | All Rights Reserved. | <a href="/privacy-policy/">GBN Privacy Policy</a> <br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxOQTRTX1RvdW9fLUZJOGpDZGNpeGFVX0cwWllBS2Q0N3ViTmtrMElZTW5TQWtrUUVuZm1Td0FkZlVCNGswWWthbDhCOGItZDFvNzIyMkRIc2w3RFZreUE5NnplQngyOVlrY2d5TGg0Qnc0VHVpWTdveVlvZjRJRzBEQVVBNXY5OVZzY1BlNDl4VWw3QWl4MDVPOXdINnZLWWlnMHlSYTMwRWNadzBSRFUtQ1ZlVFhQcU01SXRLUmNRUTZVRVU?oc=5">source</a>
