Apprentice Assistant Greenkeeper

Sunningdale Golf Club

ASCOT (SL5 9RR)

Closes in 31 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 January 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a world class team in a development role. The successful candidate will work towards Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Standard and will assist with the maintenance of the course and surrounding areas, following safe working practices at all times.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday with occasional weekend work, working hours TBC

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • To maintain the course, practice facilities and surrounding estate to the standards defined in the course maintenance and development plan by carrying out the weekly work programmes set by the Head Greenkeeper
  • To follow the safe working practices implemented by senior team members ensuring the safety of all golfers, staff and contractors
  • To implement daily work programmes as devised and instructed by the Head Greenkeeper
  • To actively participate in daily operations meetings
  • Identify a programme of personal training and development
  • To support and promote all environmental policies and recycling of materials
  • To regularly assess play and traffic areas on the course; pedestrian and vehicle access routes and reporting any areas of concern
  • To ensure personal protective equipment and uniforms are maintained to the standard required
  • To participate in regular Personal Performance Reviews according to the policy of the company
  • To follow instruction on maintenance plans and routing of Golf maintenance traffic, set out by the Courses & Estates Manager
  • To ensure a tidy working environment is maintained on the course, when using machinery and in the Greenkeeping compound
  • To actively participate in the achievement of Courses and Estate Objectives and uphold the Club's values

Where you'll work

RIDGEMOUNT ROAD
ASCOT
SL5 9RR

Training

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

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Training course

Golf greenkeeper (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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  • 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

  • Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Standard taught remotely with online sessions
  • Visit from a qualified Greenkeeping Assessor in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Committed
  • Good personal presentation

About this employer

Sunningdale Golf Club is widely regarded as having two of the best and most beautiful 18 hole courses in the British Isles. The Club has a traditional ethos, and we are thrilled to have been accredited with Investors in People Platinum Standard. We were delighted to have hosted the Curtis Cup in 2024 and the Senior Open in 2025.

For more information about this vacancy please follow this link: www.sunningdale.com/careers

After this apprenticeship

Prospect of a permanent role of Assistant Greenkeeper once qualified.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010232.

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Closes in 31 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)