Apprentice Greenkeeper
LINDRICK GOLF CLUB
About the Role
Lindrick Golf Club are seeking an Apprentice Greenkeeper to join their existing team of greens staff. You will learn how to present, maintain, and improve our Championship Course and wider estate to the highest standards. The successful applicant will be given training in order to achieve the level 2 Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping.
You will be working within our existing team of experienced greenkeepers, initially on basic greenkeeping duties and will then be introduced to equipment and machinery relevant to the role. You will gain experience and be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and management.
The work is physically challenging, and a good level of fitness will be advantageous. You should be prepared for early mornings and working in all weather conditions. Our Course Manager will take an active lead in your development.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Understanding & applying Health & Safety law/procedures relevant to your role
- Preparing our Championship golf course for play daily, e.g. moving tee markers, raking bunkers, removing dew from greens, cutting holes, watering, aerating
- Preparing, using and maintaining greenkeeping machinery & equipment e.g. mowers, tractors, ride on machines
- Cutting greens, surrounds, fairways and rough areas
- Understand strategies for controlling weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
Most of your time will be spent working outdoors in all weather conditions. Early starts and weekend work on a rota basis will be required.
The Golf Club is situated on the busy A57 between Sheffield and Worksop; there are bus stops close to the entrance for routes each way.
To ensure your application has the best chance of being considered for the vacancy you must provide information on all qualifications undertaken stating highest grades achieved in every subject, paying particular attention to maths and English. Along with this you need to state any previous work experience.
N.B. Depending on volume of applications this vacancy may close early, therefore early application is advisable.
Following the successful completion of your level 2 qualification and satisfactory performance in the workplace, the successful applicant will be offered a full-time role as a greenkeeper.
About the Training
Training will be provided in the workplace through Myerscough College where you will work towards the Golf Greenkeeper Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
The apprenticeship is made up of a number of different nationally recognised qualifications which are as follows:
City & Guilds Certificate in Golf Greenkeeping
The qualification is made up of a number of mandatory units designed to have maximum relevance to the job & integrate with day-to-day responsibilities.
End assessment, conducted by an independent assessor, which include:
- Knowledge test (30% of grading)
- Personal statement & portfolio of evidence (20% of grading)
- Course walk & practical end assessment 5 – 6 hours (50% of grading)
There will be 3 levels of achievement: Pass, Merit & Distinction.
This standard is recognised by the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Professional Body for Greenkeepers. At the start of the apprenticeship the apprentice will be registered with BIGGA. Upon completion of this standard the apprentice will be eligible to join BIGGA as a full member and become a BIGGA Accredited Greenkeeper.
About the Employer
Lindrick Golf Club was established in 1891 and is ranked amongst the Top 100 Courses in England and 4th in Yorkshire. It is a Championship heathland course with holes located either side of the busy A57 accessed via two tunnels built in the early 2010’s.
Over the years the Club has held many prestigious tournaments including the Ryder Cup in 1957 and Curtis Cup in 1960. In 2022 we hosted the English Amateur Championships and more recently, the Club was invited to host R&A Regional Qualifying for The Open Championship from 2025 to 2028.
We are a Private Members Club with approximately 440 members across all categories.
We currently have a team of 8 greenkeepers looking after over 250 acres of estate. Our course is open to visitors throughout the year, and we hold several highly regarded Open events that bring golfers from all over the UK.
Sat on a bed of sand and limestone makes Lindrick the perfect venue for all year-round golf.
Following the commissioning of a Course Masterplan by renowned Golf Architects Mackenzie & Ebert we are now seeking an apprentice to become part of our team.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time management
- Enthusiastic
Training Provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Course/Training
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)