Greenkeeping course participants at Karma Lakelands
In a collaborative effort, the Indian Golf Industry Association (GIA) and the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) launched the Certificate in Greenkeeping (CIG) program with 24 individuals undergoing certification.
Participation comprises 17 Indian clubs, namely Bangalore Golf Club, Clover Greens Golf Course, Delhi Golf Club, DLF Golf Resort, Gulmohar Greens Golf & Country Club, Jammu Tawi Golf Course, Karma Lakelands, Kharghar Valley Golf Club, MEGEPTA, MEHTA, Oxford Golf Resort, Prestige Augusta, Prestige Golfshire, SEPTA, Wave City, Willingdon Sports Club Mumbai, and Zion Hills Golf County.
Notably, the program has also attracted greenkeepers from internationally acclaimed golf establishments, namely Sri Lanka’s Victoria Golf Club and Saudi Arabia’s Royal Greens Golf & Country Club.
The Introductory Course at Karma Lakelands is coordinated by Sandeep Trehan, Chief Operating Officer of Karma Lakelands, and Course Superintendent Anil Sharma. Trehan is concurrently pursuing his Certified Club Manager training through the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) program, facilitated by AGIF for the Asia-Pacific region.
The collaboration between GIA and AGIF at Karma Lakelands signifies a significant stride in advancing greenkeeping standards and fostering international cooperation in the realm of golf course management.
*For enquiries about the CIG, please contact PK Ong at pkong@agif.asia or visit https://agif.asia/certificate-in-greenkeeping/
Nestled within a sprawling 235-acre campus adorned with lush green landscapes, water bodies, meadows, and lawns, Karma Lakelands is renowned for its boutique nine-hole golf course meticulously designed by Pacific Coast Design’s Phil Ryan.
Photo – AGIF