L2 Golf Greenkeeping Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an apprentice greenkeeper at Hamptworth Golf and Country Club. Nestled within the New Forest National Park, the Hamptworth Golf Club Offers 18 holes of golf and practice facilities. You will be trained in all aspects of fine turf maintenance and attend Sparsholt College for support with this.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

Hours

Working hours can vary depending on competitions but as standard. Monday - Friday, 6.30am - 2.30pm. Some weekend working will be required, one weekend in three. 40 hours a week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

2 years 3 months

Positions available

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 trained in all aspects of Golf Course Maintenance, to include:

Maintain good standards of health and safety for yourself and others
Preparing 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
Preparing and using 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
Using 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
Preparing ground to establish turf and plants when maintaining,
renovating and constructing golf course features
Maintain and renovate bunkers and other hazards such as water
features

The ideal candidate:

Have a strong work ethic including pride in work, attention to detail,integrity and time management
Have a flexible positive attitude to work
Having a safety mindset for self, colleagues and golfers
A willingness to learn and contribute to their own continuing
professional development

Benefits:

Meals on duty
Uniform
Golf is included after 6 months of service

Where you'll work

HAMPTWORTH GOLF CLUB
HAMPTWORTH ROAD
HAMPTWORTH
WILTSHIRE
SP5 2DT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

Day release attendance at Sparsholt College during term time.

More training information

Once you have completed your End Point Assessment, you will have achieved a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard and a Level 2 Diploma in Golf greenkeeping.

The EPA consists of three distinct elements:

Online knowledge test
Professional discussion on the Golf Course
Practical assessments
You will also have achieved your Pa1 Handling and Application of Pesticides Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C(4) or above)
Maths (grade C (4) or above)

Other in:

License (grade Full)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
An interest in golf
strong work ethic
An interest in outdoor working
Safety mindset
Aptitude for learning

Other requirements

Due to the location and for insurance purposes you will be required to have a full driving license and own transport. Early starts. Working outside in all weathers.

About this company

Hamptworth Golf We have just undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment of the clubhouse and we are very proud of the results. Our aim is to be the best we can be with a warm welcome guaranteed and none of the formalities of a traditional golf club.

https://www.hamptworthgolf.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Meals on duty Golf included after 6 months employment

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

Karen Jackson

karen.jackson@sparsholt.ac.uk

01962 797452

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326988.

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