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Walsall Golf Club
Walsall Golf Club is a members’ golf club in the West Midlands with a historic 18-hole course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie.
Job Posted- 24 Oct 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 10 Nov 2026
Walsall Golf Club is looking for a Course Manager to lead its greenkeeping team and take responsibility for the maintenance, presentation and development of the club’s historic 18-hole course, designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie.
The Role
This is a hands-on role leading a team of four greenkeepers at a club of around 350 members. You will work closely with the club’s management on the future of the course. The club also welcomes applications from Deputy Course Managers, Deputy Head Greenkeepers and Senior Greenkeepers ready to step up to their first Course Manager role.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of four greenkeepers
- Plan daily, weekly and seasonal maintenance programmes
- Maintain high standards of course presentation and playability
- Manage turf on greens, tees, fairways, approaches, roughs and surrounds, and maintain bunkers
- Manage irrigation, drainage, nutrition and plant health
- Plan and deliver aeration, renovation and other seasonal work
- Prepare the course for competitions and major club events
- Use fertilisers and plant protection products responsibly
- Oversee machinery, preventative maintenance, contractors and specialist suppliers
- Keep accurate records and ensure health and safety and legal compliance
- Prepare and manage the annual greenkeeping budget, and advise management on machinery, equipment and course investment
- Develop and implement course improvement initiatives
About You
- Experience as a Head Greenkeeper, Deputy Head Greenkeeper or experienced Senior Greenkeeper
- NVQ Level 3 in Greenkeeping/Horticulture, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of turf management and golf course maintenance
- Experience managing or supervising greenkeeping staff
- PA1, PA2 and PA6 qualifications, or willingness to obtain them
- Good machinery knowledge and an understanding of preventative maintenance
- Knowledge of irrigation, drainage, nutrition and plant health
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with a practical, hands-on approach and high attention to detail
- Able to work well with club management, members, contractors and suppliers
Key Details
- Location: Walsall Golf Club, West Midlands
- Contract: Full time
- Salary: Dependent upon experience
- Hours: Early starts, plus weekend and bank holiday work as required, including competitions and major club events
- Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension, BIGGA membership, support for professional development and CPD, PPE/workwear and free parking
- Start date: By agreement
- Application: CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role
- Closing date: 10 November 2026
How to Apply
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