Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship

Turfgrass Agronomy & Services are looking for a motivated individual to join our team of five as a Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprentice. This is a hands‑on opportunity to learn how to prepare and maintain high‑quality playing surfaces while working alongside experienced professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing: As part of your day‑to‑day apprenticeship training, you will learn and be involved in: Daily course set‑up to ensure the course is ready for play Mowing greens, tees, fairways, and rough using both pedestrian and ride‑on mowers Strimming and edging around course features Raking and maintaining bunkers Blowing and clearing debris to keep the course tidy and safe General turf care and presentation tasks aligned with the Level 2 standard Who You’ll Work With: You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by: Experienced Greenkeepers who will guide your daily training The Course Manager and Deputy Course Manager, who will oversee your development A supportive team environment focused on building your skills and confidence

Learn hands-on golf course maintenance, from daily turf care to project work. Gain skills in mowing, machinery use, and creating top-quality playing surfaces. Ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to build a career in sports turf.

Training for the Level 2 Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship will take place directly in the workplace, allowing the apprentice to learn hands‑on alongside the greenkeeping team. In addition, day‑to‑day practical learning, the apprentice will receive monthly training sessions with a dedicated Trainer Coach, who will visit the site to deliver structured off‑the‑job training, review progress, and support their development throughout the programme.

The apprentice will be given the opportunity to grow within the business, our vision is to grow our own qualified staff, and the apprenticeship scheme is one method of achieving this goal. During the apprenticeship scheme, the apprentice will work with a qualified member of staff and be provided the support and guidance required to progress within the company on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Turfgrass Agronomy & Services are contracted by the owner to maintain a 9 holes golf course to high standard on a private estate in Potters Bar. Turfgrass Agronomy & Services is owned by two agronomist that work in various golf course around the world. They come to the site once per month to supervise the maintenance.

The applying candidate MUST consider that the role is physically demanding, throughout all variances of weather. Other aspects of the work include early starts, able to cope with regular physical work. Must be willing to work outside in all weathers. All applications must be made through Apprenticeship vacancies. Do not contact the employer direct or this may result in your application not being considered.

The Business will support each individual with their studies and associated examinations, at all times and allow time during working hours to complete necessary studies.