Apprentice Greenkeeper
LINDRICK GOLF CLUB
South Yorkshire (S81 8BH)
Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026
Posted on 22 April 2026
Contents
Summary
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.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 6am to 2:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday on a rota basis, the exact details will be agreed once employed.
A 30-minute unpaid lunch break and a 10–15-minute short break in the morning will form part of the working day.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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
Where you'll work
Deep Carrs Lane
Lindrick Common
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S81 8BH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
- Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
- Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
- Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
- Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
- Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
- Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
- Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
- Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
- Maintain and present bunkers for play.
- Switch and brush golf course turf.
- Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
- Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
- Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
- Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
- Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
- Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
- Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
- Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
- Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
- Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
- Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.
- Identify and maintain natural habitats and areas of biodiversity.
- Apply irrigation to achieve appropriate soil conditions and golf course playability.
- Handle, store and dispose of golf course waste materials in accordance with environmental or waste management policies.
- Monitor and maintain standards of health, safety and security for oneself, colleagues, golfers and visitors on the golf course and surrounding areas, in line with legislation and company policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with greenkeeping staff, colleagues and others within the golf club environment.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and technologies to maintain and develop personal performance.
- Communicate golf course related information to stakeholders, including greenkeeping staff, colleagues and golfers.
- Mark and maintain golf areas in line with the Rules of Golf (including drop zones, hazard/ penalty areas, out of bounds and tee markers).
- Measure, record and communicate green speeds applying the United States Golf Association (USGA) Stimpmeter instructions.
- Position and change golf holes to the required finish and in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
- Set up mowers and mow areas of the golf course in accordance with golf course standards.
- Maintain and present bunkers for play.
- Switch and brush golf course turf.
- Set up equipment and aerate and scarify areas of the golf course.
- Repair damaged golf turf in play (for example, by turfing, plugging or patching).
- Use a range of integrated methods to control weeds, moss, fungal diseases, pests and turf disorder
- Apply top dressing in accordance with golf course requirements.
- Apply fertiliser to playing surfaces.
- Prepare, set up, operate and store tools, equipment and machinery in line with manufacturers' instructions and to the required specifications, to ensure their safe and effective use on golf turf surfaces and surrounding areas.
- Carry out routine maintenance to tools, equipment and machinery used for greenkeeping practices, in line with manufacturers' instructions and company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and operate a tractor with attachments in line with manufacturers instructions, legislation and company policies and procedures (including risk assessment, hitching, and safe stop).
- Maintain and renovate non-turf areas such as pathways, penalty areas.
- Monitor and record soil and plant health data.
- Prepare ground and establish turf and seed.
- Identification of grass type through seed inspection and physical inspection of the plant using either common or botanical names.
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 other subjects (grade 2-9/E-A*)
- English (grade 2-9/E-A*)
- Maths (grade 2-9/E-A*)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time management
- Enthusiastic
Other requirements
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.
About this 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.
After this apprenticeship
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Employer Services Team
employerenquiries@myerscough.ac.uk
01995 642222
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027781.
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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026