Merrist Wood College becomes a GTC Quality Assured Centre

The Greenkeepers Training Committee is pleased to welcome Merrist Wood College, Surrey onto its Quality Assured Scheme.

David Golding, GTC's Education Director, in announcing Merrist Wood College as a GTC Quality Assured Centre says, "Merrist Wood College before and since the merger with Guildford College has a long tradition in delivering quality greenkeeper education and training programmes through its dedicated turf team.

David added, golf clubs in Surrey and beyond have benefited from the support of the Merrist Wood College turf staff and we see an even stronger partnership between the golf clubs and college staff through the GTC Quality Assurance accreditation".

Andy McEvoy, Programme Manager and Lecturer for the Sports Turf Department is delighted that the college has gained GTC Quality Assurance accreditation and is looking forward to working with the GTC.  These are exciting times for the Sports Turf Industry and Merrist Wood are at the forefront in delivering quality training at all levels to the industry.

For more information on the courses and qualifications offered by Merrist Wood College visit www.merristwood.ac.uk or contact Andy McEvoy direct at:

amcevoy@guildford.ac.uk or Tel: 01483 884000 Ext: 4160 or 07896674786

For more information on the GTC's Quality Assured Scheme visit www.the-gtc.co.uk or

Tel: 01347 838640