Greenkeeper

British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA); Prestwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BigGA membership paid

Meal on duty

Staff uniform

Job summary

Prestwick Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland, invites applications for a full-time Greenkeeper to join our historic links course team. The role focuses on daily maintenance, presentation and contributing to tournament preparation.

We value data-driven, sustainable course management, safety and teamwork. The successful candidate will maintain greens, tees, fairways, roughs, and playing surfaces to high standards, with opportunities for professional development and overtime.

Qualifications

• Three years’ practical greenkeeping experience
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide application certificates
• Experience operating a broad range of golf-course machinery
• Sound understanding of turf maintenance and golf-course presentation
• Strong commitment to health and safety

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining greens, tees, fairways, roughs and practice areas
• Mowing and presenting playing surfaces to high standards
• Course set-up, including hole changing, tee presentation and daily inspections
• Bunker preparation, turfing, divoting and general course maintenance
• Safely operating and maintaining modern golf-course machinery
• Recording agronomic, environmental and performance data
• Supporting irrigation, drainage and water-management operations
• Contributing to tournament and special-event preparation
• Maintaining Prestwick’s distinctive links character and playing qualities

Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Sports Turf Management

PA1/PA2/PA6 certificates

Job description

Prestwick Golf Club - Ayrshire - Scotland

Greenkeeper 2 September 2026

PRESTWICK GOLF CLUB

FULL-TIME GREENKEEPER

Join the course team at the Birthplace of The Open

Following the celebration of our 175th anniversary, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Greenkeeper to join the course team at Prestwick Golf Club.

Founded in 1851 and host venue for the first Open Championship, Prestwick has a history and golfing heritage like no other. We are proud custodians of one of the world’s most historic links courses and are committed to protecting its unique character for future generations.

Our approach to course management is progressive and data-driven. We use modern technology, performance measurement and sustainable practices to support informed decision-making and continual improvement. Alongside this, we remain committed to the authentic “touch and feel” values of traditional links greenkeeping—the practical experience, observation and judgement required to produce firm, natural and challenging playing surfaces.

The role

Working as part of our experienced course team, the successful candidate will contribute to the daily preparation, maintenance and presentation of the golf course.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Preparing and maintaining greens, tees, fairways, roughs and practice areas
• Mowing and presenting playing surfaces to consistently high standards
• Course set-up, including hole changing, tee presentation and daily inspections
• Bunker preparation, turfing, divoting and general course maintenance
• Safely operating and maintaining a range of modern golf-course machinery
• Applying plant-protection products and turf treatments where appropriately qualified
• Supporting irrigation, drainage and water-management operations
• Contributing to tournament and special-event preparation
• Recording and using agronomic, environmental and performance data
• Supporting ecological, sustainability and habitat-management projects
• Maintaining Prestwick’s distinctive links character and playing qualities

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic greenkeeper who takes pride in their work and is keen to develop their career within a progressive links environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• An SVQ/NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Sports Turf Management, or equivalent relevant experience
• A minimum of three years’ practical greenkeeping experience
• PA1, PA2 and PA6 pesticide application certificates
• Experience operating a broad range of golf-course machinery
• A sound understanding of turf maintenance and golf-course presentation
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The confidence to work independently and use their own initiative
• A positive, reliable and professional approach
• A genuine passion for greenkeeping and continued professional development
• Experience of links-course management, irrigation systems, data collection or tournament preparation would be advantageous, although it is not essential.
• Applicants who do not hold every listed qualification but can demonstrate strong relevant experience and a willingness to develop are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive:

• A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and paid overtime
• Staff uniform and appropriate personal protective equipment
• Educational support and opportunities for continued professional development
• Training in modern, sustainable and data-led course-management practices
• The opportunity to work with an experienced and supportive team
• The chance to contribute to the future of one of golf’s most historic links courses
• BIGGA membership paid
• Meal on duty

The role will involve early starts, seasonal working patterns and participation in a weekend rota.

Prestwick Golf Club is committed to providing an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Closing date:

03/09/2026