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GOLF FEATURE

TGMA GAUTENG

The Turfgrass Managers Association (TGMA), previously known as the Golf Course Managers
and Greenkeepers Association of Southern Africa (GCMGA), came into existence over 30
years ago as turfgrass managers saw a need to network and share their knowledge and
experience on maintenance and other turf-related matters.

he TGMA is a Gauteng-based
association with Johannesburg We offer our membership to
Tand Pretoria currently contributing
to most of its membership. It provides Private and government schools Rugby fields and stadiums
information to its members, represents
their interests and facilitates training at Housing and golfing residential estate Bowling greens
all levels. The TGMA provides a forum for managers
discussion and networking among course Local municipalities Cricket pitches
and sports field superintendents and
turfgrass managers at a national level.
Maintenance and construction companies Horse racing tracks
What is our objective?
Landscapers, architects and garden services Hockey fields
The main aim of the organisation is
to encourage, facilitate and promote Golf courses Polo fields
education within the industry and to
support a national body to promote and Nine hole chip and putts Grave yards
reinforce recognition of the profession in
its own right. By sharing the latest cutting- Driving ranges Turfgrass supplies trade members
edge developments and knowledge
with fellow members, the organisation
endeavors to increase the level of skills Soccer fields and stadiums Associated suppliers to the industry
and competence to the highest possible
international standards.
Being part of the association will enable Members can seek help online with
Good reasons to join members to interact, share and gain problems they have never encountered
invaluable knowledge from other before. Chances are, more than likely,
Members may enroll in discounted certified experienced and professional turfgrass that other members have experienced
training courses provided by our education managers on a casual, friendly basis. and overcome these problems in the
partners to expand their knowledge We host around ten meetings per past due to being in touch with the latest
and skills. The courses are formulated to year at different venues, in particular developments and research.
accommodate both the novice as well as member-based facilities such as golf
the experienced turfgrass manager. clubs and stadiums, when possible. We The TGMA is dedicated to serving its
also encourage our trade members to members and advancing the profession of
PCO (pest control operator) registrations present any new product research and turfgrass management on a national scale
are facilitated by us at a discounted rate, developments at these meetings. Their for golf courses, sports fields, public parks,
which has proved to be successful, and we sponsorships assist a great deal in the day- and any other applicable recreational
continually encourage more members to to-day running costs of the association. areas. TGMA members strive to be
take up this initiative. recognised by the turf industry as one

Henk Buitendach Belinda Ronald Norman Steingold Sharon Holton

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