Lead Greenkeeper, Championship Links Course

YesGolfing; Donegal; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Job summary

Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh, invites applications for the Head Greenkeeper role. You will oversee all aspects of golf course management, agronomy, presentation and staff leadership, delivering high standards across the championship course and practice facilities.

The Head Greenkeeper will drive the Club’s course development programme and long-term maintenance strategy, working with the General Manager and agronomists to ensure top-tier conditioning and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in golf course greenkeeping and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of turfgrass science and sustainable turf management.
• Experience with irrigation systems, drainage and turf machinery.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and presentation of the championship course and practice facilities.
• Develop and implement annual and seasonal agronomic programmes.
• Manage staff, budgets and resources effectively.
• Collaborate with agronomists, architects and contractors on course development.

Skills

Golf course management

Leadership

Irrigation & drainage

Turfgrass science

Budget management

Communication

Education

National Diploma in Turfgrass

Degree in Turfgrass Management

Pesticide application qualifications

Health & Safety qualifications

Job description

Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh, invites applications for the Head Greenkeeper role. You will oversee all aspects of golf course management, agronomy, presentation and staff leadership, delivering high standards across the championship course and practice facilities.

The Head Greenkeeper will drive the Club’s course development programme and long-term maintenance strategy, working with the General Manager and agronomists to ensure top-tier conditioning and environmental stewardship.