Stewart Barron

HNC Golf Course Management

Campus: SRUC Elmwood, Fife

"The pastoral care and the dedication given to students from all the lecturers and staff within SRUC is second to none. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest hurdle I faced was remote working through online lectures and meetings. All staff were on hand to help me if I was ever unsure of what I was required to complete and gave me first class support and advice."

Stewart Barron left a promising career in the Army to bring up his children, who both have special needs.

After meeting with several SRUC Elmwood lecturers while helping his son choose which course to study, he decided to return to education himself, first completing an NC in Horticulture before moving over to Greenkeeping.

Stewart, 54, who is originally from the west of Scotland but now lives in Dunfermline, is graduating with an HNC in Golf Course Management and is planning to do an HND.

“The pastoral care and the dedication given to students from all the lecturers and staff within SRUC is second to none,” he said.

“During the Covid-19 pandemic, the biggest hurdle I faced was remote working through online lectures and meetings. All staff were on hand to help me if I was ever unsure of what I was required to complete and gave me first class support and advice. I have now adjusted to working remotely and enjoy the challenges that it brings.”

Golf Course Management

You'll develop the competencies required to become a Golf Course Manager and gain a sound knowledge of greenkeeping practice.

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You'll develop the competencies required to become a Golf Course Manager and gain a sound knowledge of greenkeeping practice.

Sports Turf Greenkeeping

The course will help you develop the skills needed to work in greenkeeping and sports turf management.

MA at SCQF level 5
MA at SCQF level 6

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The course will help you develop the skills needed to work in greenkeeping and sports turf management.

Greenkeeping

Get the recognised skills and knowledge to develop a career in the greenkeeping industry.

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Get the recognised skills and knowledge to develop a career in the greenkeeping industry.

Professional Golf

Our Professional Golf qualifications open up opportunities in the industry and combine practical experience with learning at a variety of courses and ranges.

HND
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Certificate

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Our Professional Golf qualifications open up opportunities in the industry and combine practical experience with learning at a variety of courses and ranges.