Apprentice Golf Greenkeeper

THE PASTURES GOLF CLUB 2008 LTD

DERBY (DE3 0UJ)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 April 2026

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Summary

As an apprentice greenkeeper at Pastures Golf Club, you would be a custodian of our most prized asset: the course. Working as part of a dedicated and passionate greenkeeping team, your primary objective would be the daily maintenance, presentation and long-term development of the 9-hole course and its surrounding estate.

Wage

£19,760 a year

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Training course
Golf greenkeeper (level 2)
Hours
Summer: Monday to Friday - 7am to 3pm. Winter: Monday to Friday - 8am to 3pm. You will be expected to work on some weekends to support events.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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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 play a key part in a forward-thinking team that prides itself on technical skill, environmental stewardship, and a commitment to continuous course improvement. Whether performing routine mowing or assisting in major renovation projects, your work ensures that Pastures Golf Club remains one of Derbyshire’s most respected and enjoyable golfing venues.

Your keys responsibilities and duties will include: 

  • Turf Care: Specialist mowing of greens, fairways, and roughs using both pedestrian and ride-on equipment.
  • Course Preparation: Daily setup including changing holes, moving tee markers, and raking bunkers.
  • Renovation: Assisting with seasonal projects such as aeration, top dressing, and overseeding to maintain turf health.
  • Estate Management: General upkeep of tree-lined areas, pathways, and water features.
  • Machinery Maintenance: Daily safety checks, cleaning, and routine care of all greenkeeping equipment.
  • Safety: Strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations and the use of appropriate PPE.

Where you'll work

MERLIN WAY
MICKLEOVER
DERBY
DE3 0UJ

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

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

You will spend 4 days each week working alongside skilled, experienced professionals and 1 day each week training at DCG's Broomfield campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Reliable
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Understanding of Rules of Golf

Other requirements

You will be expected to work outdoors in all weather conditions. It is also expected that you will develop an understanding of golf course etiquette.

About this employer

Originally established in 1969 and opened by Ryder Cup legend Max Faulkner, Pastures Golf Club is a hidden gem in South Derbyshire. Built on the undulating meadowland of the former Pastures Hospital grounds, our nine-hole course is renowned for its challenging, tree-lined fairways and exceptionally well-maintained greens.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive, and forward-thinking club. Our team delivers excellent play for an expanding membership, with greens staff maintaining the course in top condition all year-round.

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

Company benefits

Staff uniform and high-quality PPE provided.

Complimentary golf privileges.

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, it is hoped that the apprentice will become a permanent employee.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Fliss Rogers

fliss.rogers@derby-college.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022968.

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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)