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The only internationally accredited turf grass management academy in Africa
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Situated at the Silver Lakes Golf Academy facility,
African Turf Academy is a leading international turf grass management and performance education center, dedicated to developing highly skilled professionals for the global sports and landscaping industry.
As the only internationally accredited turf management academy in Africa, we offer world-class training programs that combine academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience. Our curriculum is designed to equip students with the technical knowledge, leadership skills, and real-world exposure required to succeed in professional environments across golf courses, sports facilities, resorts, and high-performance landscapes worldwide.
We pride ourselves on building strong industry partnerships that create international work placements and career pathways for our students, ensuring they graduate with both qualifications and practical experience.
At African Turf Academy, we don’t just train students — we cultivate future leaders in turf management and sports performance, growing careers that make a global impact.
OUR PARTNERS
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
The creation of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) took place in 2012 by merging SAC (the Scottish Agricultural College) with three respected partners (Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges). SRUC exists to deliver comprehensive skills, education and business support for Scotland’s land-based industries, founded on world class and sector-leading research, education and consultancy. The integration of these three complementary ‘knowledge exchange’ services is of significant value to all with an interest in land-based activities – be they learners, businesses, communities or policy-makers.
The R&A
The R&A organises The Open, golf’s oldest Major, along with a number of other amateur and junior events, some of which are sanctioned by other golfing bodies. In addition, The R&A assumes responsibility for the administration of the Rules of Golf with the consent of 152 organisations from the amateur and professional game, and on behalf of over 30 million golfers in 138 countries throughout Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. The R&A also provides best practice guidance on all aspects of golf course management, to help grow golf throughout the world in a commercially and environmentally sustainable way.
John Deere
John Deere was established in 1837 and was primarily focused on producing heavy machinery for the agricultural sector in the early days. These days John Deere is one of the market leaders in machine manufacturing for various different sectors including but not limited to agriculture. construction, landscaping, forestry and sports turf and golf. John Deere leads the way in innovation and sustainability and we at African Turf Academy is proud to be associated with a company who's core values are growth through sustainability and inspiring others towards a sustainable future.
Bernhard and Company Limited
Bernhard and Company Limited are the leaders in the sharpening systems market and one of the world’s most influential forces in the presentation and quality of turf grass. In the USA they are in 75 of the top 100 golf courses, and over 65% of the World Top 100 golf courses. Bernhard continue to support and develop research and education programmes, and understand better than most the relationship between sustainability, conservation and a keenly run maintenance department. They achieve this fine balance by their continued support and partnership with professional greenkeeping / superintendent associations, and other professional bodies.
Titleist
With a pedigree going back 80 years, Titleist is one of the most respected brands in golf, providing tournament class balls, clubs, bags and accessories to professional and amateur golfers across the globe. Utilizing advanced equipment fitting methods, detailed swing analysis, and science-based player conditioning, Titleist is our preferred fitting partner.
The South African Golf Association
The South African Golf Association is the governing body for male amateur golf in South Africa.
