Sponsored Tournament Volunteer for the US Open
Bernhard Academy to sponsor technician for 125th US Open volunteer opportunity.
The Bernhard Academy is excited to announce its sponsorship of an equipment technician for the upcoming 125th US Open, held at the prestigious Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, USA.
Sponsored Tournament Volunteer for the US Open
The Bernhard Academy is working in partnership with the Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation (T.E.T.O) to bring a new opportunity to the group.
The Turf Equipment Technicians Organisation (T.E.T.O) has been created to improve recognition, opportunity, communication and education across our industry whilst creating valuable support networks.
The Bernhard Academy is presenting this unique opportunity, inviting experienced equipment technicians from the UK and Europe to apply for a single, coveted spot on the volunteer support team at Oakmont Country Club next June, where they will gain firsthand experience working on golf’s biggest stage at the 125th US Open.
“This is the opportunity of a lifetime for an enthusiastic equipment technician”, commented Sami Strutt, Education Director for the Bernhard Academy. “To prepare the golf course that will host the game’s best players provides an excellent chance to apply their technical skills, as well as getting a front-row seat to the US Open.”
Candidates must be part of T.E.T.O to be successful, and will be shortlisted week commencing 9th December through online interviews. The successful applicant will possess a minimum of three years’ experience as an equipment technician in a sports turf setting. Bernhard’s knowledge and excellence will be shared with the lucky volunteer, when they attend a training workshop at a Bernhard Academy venue, to ensure that they are fully prepared ahead of their trip to Oakmont.
This sponsorship underscores the Bernhard Academy’s commitment to professional development and excellence in turf equipment management, offering technicians a chance to elevate their skills and gain international recognition. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications promptly to take part in this extraordinary experience at one of golf’s most celebrated venues.
Testimonials
“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.”
“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!”
“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”
“It has been a fantastic opportunity to go on the delegation. The highlights were the educational seminars and the networking opportunities”
“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”.
“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”