Golf greenkeeper apprentice

CORHAMPTON GOLF CLUB

SOUTHAMPTON (SO32 3GZ)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 February 2026

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Summary

This is an outdoor based, entrance level position, introducing the applicant to learning the trade of golf course maintenance, ecology and woodland maintenance, through joining a small green keeping team at a private members’ golf club in Hampshire in the South of England.

Wage

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

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Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Hours
Total Weekly Hours – 40 basic hours per week + weekend overtime rota (1 on, 2 off) 1 day week in college in term time only Working Days & Hours – Mon-Fri 5am to 1pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 30 April 2026

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

Reporting to the Course Manager or Deputy, you will be part of a small team ensuring that Corhampton Golf Course is maintained and presented to all members in the best possible condition at all times throughout the year. You are required to carry out routine golf course maintenance tasks as directed by the Course Manager, in accordance with the Club’s Course Management Policy & its Health and Safety Policy.

The below lists a wide range of tasks due to the flexibility required for the post:

  • Mowing of all golf course areas
  • Undertake bunker maintenance weeding, mowing and raking  
  • General course set tee markers, hole changing etc.
  • Renovations to play areas including verti-draining, brushing, coring, scarifying and top dressing.
  • Repairing divits
  • Identifying common pests, diseases and weeds in turf areas at an entrance level.
  • Competently operating all turf equipment, including pre-checks.
  • Checking height of cut & quality of cut on mowing units.
  • Involvement with course construction on tee, bunkers & greens.
  • Irrigation repairs, hosing and checking moisture readings.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in golf, good work ethic and an eye for detail.

Where you'll work

SHEPHERDS FARM LANE
CORHAMPTON
SOUTHAMPTON
SO32 3GZ

Training

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

Training provider

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

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

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:

On line knowledge test
A personal statement
Practical assessments
You will also have achieved you Pa1 Handling and Application of Pesticides Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • an interest in golf
  • Good eye for detail
  • Good work ethic

Other requirements

You will be required to work outside in all weathers. Very early 5am starts

About this employer

Founded in 1891 and situated 10 miles south-east of Winchester in southern Hampshire. The condition of the course year on year continues to be described by Members and Visitors as excellent with particular praise for the condition of the greens. The course plays 6378 yards off white tees, 6082 off yellows and 5788 off reds. A combination of natural contours, mature woodland and artfully placed bunkers provides a test for low and higher handicappers alike. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Corhampton Golf club offers stunning views across hills, valleys and woodlands. Our 18-hole course is located on chalk foundations, which means the course drains exceptionally quickly.

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

After this apprenticeship

Possible opportunity of a full-time qualified assistant greenkeeper role at the end of two years training and graduation, with future training into level 3 for the right candidate.    

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015918.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 20 March 2026 at 11:59pm)