Links Manager: Championship Course Lead - YesGolfing.com

YesGolfing; Troon; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Professional memberships

Industry conferences and training

Accommodation available

Job summary

Royal Troon Golf Club seeks an experienced Links Manager to lead the greenkeeping team across a 51-hole facility, ensuring world-class presentation and environmental responsibility. The role oversees turf health, irrigation, and maintenance aligned with championship standards.

Responsibilities include course prep for elite competition, managing budgets, and mentoring staff while upholding sustainability and safety practices. Accommodation may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a high-profile championship golf course in an environmentally responsible way.
• Minimum 5 years leading a team of eight or more greenkeepers.
• Proficiency in preparing a links or heathland course for national/international tournaments.
• Level 4+ in Greenkeeping, Horticulture or Sports Turf Management.

Responsibilities

• Turf Care & Agronomy: manage fine fescue and bentgrass surfaces with IPM, irrigation and fertiliser plans.
• Day-to-day course prep to highest standards for Member play and international visitors.
• Tournament Preparation: align greens, speeds, trueness with championship guidelines.
• Team Leadership: recruit, train, mentor greenkeepers and staff.
• Environment: protect and enhance biodiversity on environmentally sensitive land (SSSI).
• Budget & Administration: manage budgets, machinery maintenance, inventory.
• Health & Safety: ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Education

Level 4+ in Greenkeeping, Horticulture or Sports Turf Management

Job description

Royal Troon Golf Club seeks an experienced Links Manager to lead the greenkeeping team across a 51-hole facility, ensuring world-class presentation and environmental responsibility. The role oversees turf health, irrigation, and maintenance aligned with championship standards.

Responsibilities include course prep for elite competition, managing budgets, and mentoring staff while upholding sustainability and safety practices. Accommodation may be available.