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James Matthewman has seen his career at Maesteg Golf Club head straight down the fairway since teeing off with an apprenticeship.

Having completed an Apprenticeship in Sports-turf Management and Horticulture, delivered by Bridgend College, he has been promoted to deputy head greenkeeper.

He also won a scholarship from the British and International Golf and Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) - one of only 5 in the UK and Ireland – as a reward for his continuing professional development.

James, 36, from Maesteg, is now working towards an Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and improving his Îʶ¦ÓéÀÖ language. He was named Work-based Learner of the Year by Bridgend College for English and Mathematics qualifications linked to his apprenticeship.