British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Assistant Greenkeeper
British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), Fife, Washington, United States
Assistant Greenkeeper – British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA)
Hogs Haven Golf Club - Fife - Scotland
Greenkeeper 7 February 2026
Overview Hogs Haven Golf Club is pleased to announce the advertisement of various positions within its already impressive Agronomy Team, supporting all stages of a new golf course’s construction, grow‑in, and subsequent maintenance. This world‑class golf development is located just two miles south of the Home of Golf. The development is well advanced, with our agronomy teams focused on phase 1 grow‑in works and phase 2 construction operations. A soft opening is planned for summer 2026, along with a state‑of‑the‑art new golf course agronomy facility, with a full opening scheduled for July 2027, timed to coincide with the return of The Open Championship at the Old Course.
An 18-hole championship golf course with top-tier practice facilities
A Par 3 course and a Himalayan putting course
A Clubhouse, Spa, Lodge, and Cottages
The restoration of the original farmhouse building to create a unique halfway house dining experience
David Cole, Director of Agronomy, and Michael Hughes, Course Manager, are eager to expand the current Agronomy Team and continue to collaborate closely with the golf course contractors throughout the construction, grow‑in, and long‑term maintenance phases of the golf courses and grounds.
Assistant Greenkeepers Reporting to the A&M Senior Agronomy Team, the Assistant Greenkeepers will directly participate in all aspects of the key phases of the construction and grow‑in and long‑term maintenance for A&M Fife’s golf courses and grounds.
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 the playing surfaces on the golf courses
Apply pesticide and fertilisers applications by the 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 A&M 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 the playing surfaces on the golf course
Ensuring proper use of pesticide and fertilisers 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 A&M expectations
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Agronomy Team
Applicants should have:
A 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 but not mandatory
The game of golf
Turf‑grass management
Good working knowledge of golf course operations
Excellent timekeeping and communication
Highly passionate and motivated to progress in the industry through educational opportunities and continued professional development
To apply, please email
michael.hughes@amfife.com
with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, along with an up‑to‑date CV.
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Greenkeeper 7 February 2026
Overview Hogs Haven Golf Club is pleased to announce the advertisement of various positions within its already impressive Agronomy Team, supporting all stages of a new golf course’s construction, grow‑in, and subsequent maintenance. This world‑class golf development is located just two miles south of the Home of Golf. The development is well advanced, with our agronomy teams focused on phase 1 grow‑in works and phase 2 construction operations. A soft opening is planned for summer 2026, along with a state‑of‑the‑art new golf course agronomy facility, with a full opening scheduled for July 2027, timed to coincide with the return of The Open Championship at the Old Course.
An 18-hole championship golf course with top-tier practice facilities
A Par 3 course and a Himalayan putting course
A Clubhouse, Spa, Lodge, and Cottages
The restoration of the original farmhouse building to create a unique halfway house dining experience
David Cole, Director of Agronomy, and Michael Hughes, Course Manager, are eager to expand the current Agronomy Team and continue to collaborate closely with the golf course contractors throughout the construction, grow‑in, and long‑term maintenance phases of the golf courses and grounds.
Assistant Greenkeepers Reporting to the A&M Senior Agronomy Team, the Assistant Greenkeepers will directly participate in all aspects of the key phases of the construction and grow‑in and long‑term maintenance for A&M Fife’s golf courses and grounds.
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 the playing surfaces on the golf courses
Apply pesticide and fertilisers applications by the 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 A&M 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 the playing surfaces on the golf course
Ensuring proper use of pesticide and fertilisers 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 A&M expectations
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Agronomy Team
Applicants should have:
A 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 but not mandatory
The game of golf
Turf‑grass management
Good working knowledge of golf course operations
Excellent timekeeping and communication
Highly passionate and motivated to progress in the industry through educational opportunities and continued professional development
To apply, please email
michael.hughes@amfife.com
with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role, along with an up‑to‑date CV.
Return to listing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) by 2x
Get notified about new Greenskeeper jobs in
Fife, WA .
#J-18808-Ljbffr