WELCOME TO THE BERNHARD ACADEMY,
YOUR HOME TO PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Providing training and development opportunities for professionals at every stage of their careers.

Through our courses, pathways, and transformative initiatives, we empower personal and professional growth, enhancing skills and expertise to help everyone excel.

Whether you’re enhancing technical skills, unlocking leadership potential, or engaging in transformative career initiatives, The Bernhard Academy is your partner in success.

Together, we elevate the industry and shape a brighter future for all.

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 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Unlock your potential and elevate your career through our dynamic interactive leadership and management pathways. Whether you’re taking your first steps, building confidence, or inspiring others as a leader, you’ll develop vital skills to effectively manage yourself, guide teams and drive yourself and others toward success.

PATHWAY

TECHNICAL AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

Develop and broaden your skills and expertise with our technical and equipment management pathway. Acquire invaluable practical knowledge and hands-on experience through our engaging workshops, designed to help you excel in your role and unlock your full career potential.

PATHWAY

 AGRONOMY

Our Agronomy pathway provides a basic understanding of the cultural practices used to achieve optimal course conditions. Improve your knowledge to better support your sports turf professionals and effectively communicate the benefits of these vital practices to members and guests.

PATHWAY

BESPOKE PROGRAMMES

The Bernhard Academy partners with clubs and organisations to design bespoke training programmes that meet your unique needs. Our customised approach provides your team with the targeted training and expertise they need to excel, adapt, and thrive.

PROGRAMMES

Our Courses

Browse through the courses below, available to book now at multiple locations and times that suit you.

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Testimonials

“I really love the format and think it’s been so beneficial to me.”

attendee at the Women in Golf Awards 2025

Dolores Brown - Head of Tournaments, Golfbreaks

“All 3 guys were really impressed with the quality of the training and it has significantly improved their knowledge and skill set on our grinders which is going to be fantastic for us as a business moving forward.”

Matthew Tietjen - Specialist Turf Manager - Tillers Turf

“Chatting to the rest of the guys daily was brilliant as they were all in more senior positions than me, so I got some knowledge about management and how they look after their course is something I’ll take forward with me.”

 

Bradley White - Senior Greenkeeper - Wentworth Club

“The opportunities given, the tours we’ve been to have opened my eyes. This trip boosted my confidence to keep driving forward, the seminars were phenomenal!”

James Hampson - Deputy Head Greenkeeper - Llanymynech Golf Club

“It’s the best trip I have ever been on and to learn as much as we have in such a short time has been awesome! We visited important golf courses and attended great seminars, I will take everything I learnt back to my golf club”

Robert Acheson - Course Manager - Thonock Park Golf Club

“It has been a fantastic opportunity to go on the delegation. The highlights were the educational seminars and the networking opportunities”

Richard Ponsford - Course Manager - Clevedon Golf Club

“I learnt that no matter what position or role you hold within your club and whatever budget or the size of the course we worked on, we all had the same passion, love and goals. These were to be and do the best we can and to create fantastic golf courses”.

 

Brian Toall - Course Manager - Baberton Golf Club

“We learnt a lot from the seminars that we went to.  But, it was also great to learn from the other delegates. This trip re-envigorate and motivated us to get back and make use of everything we gathered in this week”

 

Luke Sheldon - Head Greenkeeper - Beau Desert Golf Club

“Bernhard Academy was amazing, by far the best grinding and unit setup course I have ever done. Steve, Stuart and Craig were absolutely amazing, they all shared the most incredible knowledge gained from experience and explained everything in a simple manner. Highly recommend them.”

Mechanic

“Bernhard Academy was amazing, by far the best grinding and unit setup course I have ever done. Steve, Stuart and Craig were absolutely amazing, they all shared the most incredible knowledge gained from experience and explained everything in a simple manner. Highly recommend them.”

Mechanic

“It was great to have the ability to work hands on in this course as I feel the knowledge will stay with me for longer.”

Assistant / Greenkeeper

“The content covered was very good and relatable for everyone. Even though we used Bernhard grinders they were not trying to sell them, they just show the principles of using them.”

Assistant Deputy Course Manger

“Really good quality training, it didn’t feel like a sales pitch as these things sometimes can.”

Assistant / Greenkeeper

“The course was perfect, it had the right number of people so it didn’t feel too intense, as a one-on-one but also was not too busy.”

Assistant Deputy Course Manger

“The Bernhard Academy should be advertised a lot more, it was fantastic”

Assistant / Greenkeeper

Our News

We are passionate about supporting the industry and providing the latest information, help and support. Check out our news to read the latest informative articles and updates from Bernhard Academy.

What’s your colour

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Championing Leadership and Development at the 2025 Women in Golf Awards

 Championing Leadership and Development at the 2025 Women in Golf Awards 2048 1536 Sami Strutt

In Memory of Our Pioneering Founder, Stephen Bernhard

 In Memory of Our Pioneering Founder, Stephen Bernhard 2560 1707 Roopkatha Chatterjee

BIGGA Delegation 2026

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From Fairways to Boardrooms – Why Bernhard Academy’s Training Goes Far Beyond Golf

 From Fairways to Boardrooms – Why Bernhard Academy’s Training Goes Far Beyond Golf 2560 1920 Sami Strutt

Oakmont – Inside the Bernhard Academy’s American Home

 Oakmont – Inside the Bernhard Academy’s American Home 2560 1707 Sami Strutt

Beyond the Greens – Bernhard Academy’s Impact at the 2025 US Open

 Beyond the Greens – Bernhard Academy’s Impact at the 2025 US Open 1920 2560 Sami Strutt

Bernhard Academy Equipment Technician Volunteer at the US Open 2025

 Bernhard Academy Equipment Technician Volunteer at the US Open 2025 2491 2560 Sami Strutt

Colt Mckenzie McNair and Bernhard Academy to collaborate on education and insight day

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Bernhard Academy appoints new programme leader and unveils educational pathways

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