Assistant Greenkeeper

Hogs Haven Golf Club – Scotland

Greenkeeper – 22 July 2026

Hogs Haven Golf Club is pleased to announce the opening of various positions within its Agronomy Team, supporting all stages of a new golf course’s construction, grow‑in and subsequent maintenance. The world‑class development is located just two miles south of St Andrews and will open for play in Spring 2027.

Assistant Greenkeepers

Reporting to the Hogs Haven Senior Agronomy Team, the Assistant Greenkeepers will directly participate in all aspects of the key phases of construction, grow‑in and long‑term maintenance for Hogs Haven’s golf courses and grounds.

This Will Include The Following

• The construction of USGA greens
• Extensive drainage and irrigation installation
• The construction of bunkers
• Sand capping to tees, fairways and primary rough
• Playing surface finishing and pre‑plant application
• Seeding, turfing and grow‑in establishment
• Ongoing assistance with drainage and course improvement projects
• Assist with annual seed and turf establishment programmes
• Assist with cultural practices applied to all playing surfaces on the golf courses
• Apply pesticide and fertiliser applications by interpretation of data collation and following an Integrated Pest Management programme
• Assist with record keeping and agronomy data collation and ensure they are kept up to date
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the irrigation and pumping systems

The Assistant Greenkeepers Will Be Responsible For

• Following guidance from the Senior Agronomy Team, the golf course contractors, the project management team and various consultants assisting and monitoring all aspects of the construction phases for the golf courses and grounds
• Assisting with the maintenance and improvements of the putting greens, tees, fairways, practice facilities, roughs, bunkers and associated facilities
• Assisting with drainage and course improvement projects
• Assisting with annual seed and turf establishment programmes
• Assisting with cultural practices to all playing surfaces on the golf course
• Ensuring proper use of pesticide and fertiliser applications and equipment by following an Integrated Pest Management programme
• Assist with all aspects of data collection
• Ensure the golf course conditions are in line with Hogs Haven expectations
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Agronomy Team

Applicants Should Have

• A consistent history of employment at a good Greenkeeping level
• A professional track record in the areas of:
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Greenkeeping and Sports Turf Management
  • PA1, PA2 and PA6 spraying certificates (not mandatory)
  • The game of golf
  • Turf‑grass management
  • Good working knowledge of golf course operations
• Excellent time‑keeping and communication
• Highly passionate and motivated to progress in the industry through educational opportunities and continued professional development
• Experience of working within a similar quality‑oriented organisation

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