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Annual Meeting Bruce Charlton EIGCA Gold Partner James Edwards Jeff Lynch Member The Green Print podcast Toro

Golf course design, sustainability and the changing shape of golf

Recorded during the EIGCA Annual Meeting 2026 in Utrecht, a recent episode of The Greenprint Podcast brought together EIGCA Members, Partners and media voices for a wide-ranging discussion on where golf — and golf course design — is heading next.

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Gary Johnston presents Outstanding Contribution Award to Niall Glen
Annual Meeting Awards Gary Johnston Member News Niall Glen Outstanding Contribution Award

Niall Glen MEIGCA presented with EIGCA Outstanding Contribution Award

At the President's Dinner during the 2026 EIGCA Annual Meeting in Utrecht, EIGCA President Gary Johnston presented the Institute's Outstanding Contribution Award to Niall Glen in recognition of his longstanding commitment to EIGCA's education programme and his contribution to the development of future generations of golf course architects.

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BTME Caspar Grauballe EIGCA Gold Partner Member Paul Kimber The Green Print podcast Tim Lobb Toro

How Technology Is Shaping Modern Golf Course Design

Recorded at BTME 2026, The GreenPrint podcast brought together EIGCA members and industry partners for a focused discussion on how technology, machinery, and innovation are shaping the future of golf course architecture, reflecting the EIGCA’s leadership in driving informed, forward-looking debate across the profession.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion EIGCA Giulia Ferroni Kari Haug Member The Green Print podcast

Designing for slower swing speeds: Inclusive, playable and sustainable golf course design

EIGCA members Kari Haug and Giulia Ferroni recently joined Leighton Walker on The GreenPrint Podcast to explore a subject that is gaining increasing importance in golf course architecture: how design can better serve players with slower swing speeds.

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EIGCA EVQGCD

EIGCA Learning Manager & Lead Educator

EIGCA is seeking a motivated and qualified candidate for the newly created role of Learning Manager & Lead Educator. Working closely with the EIGCA Head Office team and reporting to Council, the successful candidate will lead all preparation and administration for the next cycle of the EIGCA Vocational Qualification in Golf Course Design (EVQGCD).

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BTME 2025 - EIGCA Reception
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EIGCA at BTME 2026

Come and visit us on Stand 415 in Hall 4 and meet members to chat all things golf course design ... while having a free cup of tea / coffee on us. The EIGCA Team will be available to talk about joining as a member or partner, and our education programme.

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Campey Turf Care Systems EIGCA GEO Foundation Giles Wardle Kari Haug Learning Live MJ Abbott Sustainability Tim Lobb

Inclusive golf: creating courses for everyone

Learning Live 2025 brought two days of lively discussion, practical insight, and plenty of optimism about where golf course design is heading. Across the four sessions, one idea kept returning: if golf is to grow, it must be designed for everyone who plays it—not just the longest hitters.

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