Askernish International Student Sustainability Project

Background

R&A Scholars Sustainability Project At Askernish Golf Club

In 2009 Askernish Golf Club hosted a pilot project by the R&A – the governing body of golf – that saw Scholarship-awarded students visit the Askernish machair to experience a week of lectures, seminars, and workshops at a golf course epitomising sustainable design.

The success of that first-ever trip has resulted in the creation of The Askernish Student Sustainability Project, a twice-annual scholar’s visit to the Hebridean Isle of South Uist, that epitomises the R&A’s dedication to encouraging sustainable development and management of golf courses.

The Colleges

Elmwood College

Elmwood College is located in Fife, Scotland – next door to St Andrews. There are full-time as well as part-time courses, work based courses, and modern apprenticeships. There is a large variety of subjects taught at Elmwood College, including land-based courses, and it is especially well known for golf and greenkeeping courses.

Myerscough College

Myerscough College is a leading centre for Sportsturf education and training in Europe and has excellent facilities supported by industry. These include a golf course, winter games pitches, and a new 3G artificial grass pitch. Student learning is also supported with an extensive library, workshops and laboratory resources and modern teaching rooms and study areas. Specialist machinery and equipment is used throughout the curriculum to support the development of student learning and understanding of the practical, technical and scientific aspects of their chosen course and career. Courses are available for all levels from First Diploma to a BSc (Hons) in Sportsturf Science and Management Degree, on a full, part-time or Online basis. Our Work based Training group offer NVQ's in the workplace from levels 2-4.

Student Advice / Course Enquiries Tel: 01995 642211
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Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY