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Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship

Deane Golf Club,Limited(the) · Lancs · posted 7 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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The Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance and management of the golf course and surrounding environment. Preparing, presenting, and conditioning the golf course to the highest Championship standards and delivering a service that matches.

There are 6-key areas on a golf course - greens, tees, fairways, areas of rough, bunkers and natural habitats associated with coastal links environment.

The Golf Greenkeeper employs a range of skilled practical manual handling, methods and techniques. Requires competency in the safe use and operation of machinery and equipment, these specific skills are a focus within an apprentices training programme.

Practice and Theory - By the end of the programme, you will know when, how and why the range of maintenance operations are carried out.

A Golf Greenkeeper will be able to:

  • Maintain good standards of health and safety for self and others
    Prepare the golf course for play which will include removing early morning dew and debris from the greens, raking bunkers, moving tee markers, cutting new holes on greens
  • Prepare and use equipment and machinery to maintain and renovate all turf surfaces within the golf course, including the use of tractors, ride-on machines, and specialist equipment
  • Apply turf treatments to help produce quality playing surfaces, including fertilisers and top dressing
  • Use a variety of integrated methods to control weeds, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorders
  • Maintain and renovate bunkers and other hazards such as water features
  • Maintain drainage and irrigation systems
  • Prepare ground to establish turf and plants when maintaining, renovating and constructing golf course features

An Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper will develop and learn to understand the following technical knowledge:

  • Identify their role in monitoring and maintaining health and safety within the workplace
  • Identify a number of grasses, weeds, pests, diseases, turf disorders, plants and trees
  • The primary aspects of soil and plant biology to include the process of germination- photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
  • The principles of mowing and machine maintenance and their operation
  • The need and implications of rolling, verti-cutting, scarification and aeration
  • The strategies for controlling weeds, pests, diseases and turf disorders
  • How fertilisers, top dressing and chemicals affect playing surfaces
  • How course maintenance practices affect the environment
  • Be aware of the importance of the Rules of Golf and golf course etiquette
  • Recognise the importance of environmental and ecological best practice
  • The operation of irrigation, drainage systems and their maintenance

Your training

  • The training will take place at the workplace where you will have regular visits from your Oldham College Tutor/Assessor and you will be fully supported by your employer

Where it leads

  • Next level apprenticeship, the Advanced Sports Turf Technician

About Deane Golf Club,Limited(the)

Deane Golf Club, founded in 1906, is a picturesque 18-hole parkland course located on Broadford Road, Bolton (BL3 4NS). Set along the River Croal, the course features undulating fairways, tree-lined holes, and four testing ravine holes while offering wonderful views of Rivington and the West Pennine moors.

Things to consider

  • You must have a strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail, integrity and time management
  • Have a passion for the outdoors
  • Have a flexible positive attitude to work
  • Ability to work as a lone worker (once trained) and as a member of a team
  • A willingness to learn and contribute to their own continuing professional development
  • Having a safety mindset for self, colleagues and golfers
  • A clear and effective communicator who can use a variety of communication methods to give/receive information accurately and in a timely and positive manner
  • Problem solving and effective decision making
  • Please do not contact the employer direct

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessReliable and punctualPositive attitudeEnthusiastic and helpful

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 9-4/A*-C) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4/A*-C) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Broadford Road Bolton, Lancs, BL3 4NS

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