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Rewarding turfcare's 'Unsung Heroes' at BTME Harrogate

Winners with Linda and David Green We had a busy time at BTME Harrogate Week and it was with pleasure to hand out our Unsung Hero Awards to Keri Jarman, Deputy Head Groundsman at Moor Park, and Hugh Murray, Head Greenkeeper at Bridgwater College for their outstanding commitment to the industry.

Keri Jarman was nominated by Stuart Bertram, the Course Manager of Moor Park Golf Course. Stuart told us that Keri took only four days leave (although he was entitled to more) having tragically lost both parents to illness in quick succession.

Sadly, Keri was left with his disabled brother to care for, while continuing to work full time. Keri finally made the very difficult decision to put him into a home: if his poor luck and recent difficulties weren't enough, Keri slipped on the ice and broke his leg - despite being in plaster, Keri hobbled in to work to check that all was well.

Top image: Left to right - Lynda Green (Terrain Aeration) Keri Jarman, winner of the Groundsmanship category, Hugh Murray, winner of the Greenkeeping category and David Green (Terrain Aeration).

Unsung heroes BTME Harrogate Week Our other hero, Hugh Murray, was nominated by Will Bowden, Programme Manager Sports Turf at Bridgwater College.

Hugh has spent 15 years at Cannington golf course, delivering a very high standard and, at the same time, Hugh has instructed hundreds of students who have come through the college.

Steve Gingell of the STRI spoke on behalf of his fellow judges Billy McMillan (BIGGA) and Derek Walder (IOG) when he said that Hugh’s passion and enthusiasm for the job had made him a tireless ambassador for the turf profession, while Keri’s unflagging commitment and dedication was unprecedented. “These two exceptional individuals are deserving winners,” he said.

Keri and Hugh received a cheque of £200 each from sponsors Pitchcare and the English Golf Union, as well as a framed certificate and a further cheque from Terrain Aeration.

Left to right - John Richards (Pitchcare), Lynda Green (Terrain Aeration), Keri Jarman, David Green (Terrain Aeration),Hugh Murray, Trevor Williams (EGU) and Steve Gingell (STRI).

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