Job Overview

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance and the presentation of a championship links golf course, ranked in the Top 100 courses in the UK & Ireland. The role of a greenkeeper requires a proactive individual who is hardworking, with a flexible approach to working hours (weekend working essential), an eye for detail and a passion for what they do.

Job Functions

1. Day to day cutting of playing surfaces, changing holes, setting up the golf course for play, preparing bunkers, spraying.

2. Construction, aeration and turfing works.

3. Attention to detail, ensuring that the golf course is presented in the best possible condition to exceed the expectations of members, guests and visitors at all times.

4. Understand the Club’s policies in relation to health & safety and ensure that all duties performed are carried out in a safe manner.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Used to outdoor working with an ability to operate a wide range of golf course machinery.
• Knowledge of turf diseases and the methods and chemicals used to control them.
• Experience of links turf management and relevant spraying qualifications an advantage.
• Hard working, with an eye for detail and keenness to learn (pursuit of NVQ qualifications is strongly encouraged).
• An understanding of golf, the rules of the game and golfer requirements.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to manager@aberdoveygolf.co.uk.

Closing date for applications: Friday 26^th September 2025

Saturday 13th September

Competitors faced a challenging test yesterday as the Men’s Betterball Open took place in very breezy conditions, with strong winds sweeping across the course. Play was briefly suspended early in the day due to thunder and lightning, but once the weather cleared, thankfully the competition continued without further interruption – and no rain!

Despite the elements, scoring remained impressively high. Leading the way were Dom McGrail and Bo McGrail from Walmley, who carded a superb 44 points to claim top spot. Further prize winners were:

1st – D. McGrail / B. McGrail (Walmley) – 44 pts

2nd – T. Carver / J. Clarkson (Wrekin) – 43 pts (back 9)

3rd – G. Williams / N. Jones (Denbigh) – 43 pts (back 9)

4th – M. McGrail / T. McGrail (Walmley) – 43 pts (back 9)

5th – N. Pomeroy / D. Jelfs (Burnham & Berrow / The Worcestershire) – 43 pts

6th – M. Reidford / J. Ratcliffe (Hawarden) – 42 pts

Full results list here: Men’s Betterball Results

Congratulations to our winners, and well played to every participant who braved the blustery conditions to make the event a great success.

Friday 12th September 2025

Our Ladies’ Teams of 3 Open took place today, and we were treated to a good day of golf, in rather challenging breezy conditions (but no rain!), and a very close contest at the top of the leaderboard.

A big congratulations goes to our winning team, who posted a fantastic score of 79 points:

• Louise Barrett (Radyr)

• Linda Phillips (Radyr)

• Catherine Harcombe (St Mellons)

Finishing just one point behind on 78 points were our runners-up:

• Sally Wilkinson (Aberdovey)

• Lynn Mamos (Aberdovey)

• Sherrie Edwards (Builth Wells)

In third place, and after a back 6 countback, with a score of 72, was an all-Aberdovey team:

• Julie McAloon

• Angela Murphy

• Georgina Hatt

There were also some great individual achievements on the day:

• Nearest the Pin (3rd hole): Sherrie Edwards

• Twos: Louise Barrett (5th), Linda Phillips (12th), Sherrie Edwards (3rd)

Full results can be found here:  Teams Of 3 Results

We would like to extend our thanks to all the ladies who travelled to play, helping to make the day such a success.

Congratulations once again to our winners, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year!

Thursday 11th September | Individual Stableford | Gold Tees

A strong field of players enjoyed today’s Seniors’ Individual Open, with some excellent scoring across the age categories, despite the strong winds and heavy downpours.

Congratulations to Aberdovey member, Gwyn Williams, who took the Overall Winner’s prize with an impressive 40 points.

Category Results:

Category A (55–59)

• 1st – Richard Saul (Aberdovey) – 34 points

• 2nd – Philip Callow (Aberdovey) – 33 points

Category B (60–64)

• 1st – Vince Goodenough (Broome Manor) – 37 points (on back 9)

• 2nd – Lindsay Parry (Aberdovey) – 37 points

Category C (65+)

• 1st – Bill Main (The Herefordshire) – 37 points (on back 9)

• 2nd – Nigel Chesters (Hawkstone Park) – 37 points

Full results can be found here: Seniors Individual Open Results

Well played to all who took part – and thank you for supporting today’s competition.

We look forward to welcoming you back for future opens at Aberdovey!

On #ThankAGreenkeeperDay, we give a heartfelt appreciation to Nigel and his team for their dedication and hard work in keeping our links in outstanding condition throughout the year.

No matter where you play golf, greenkeepers play an essential role in delivering great conditions so that you can enjoy your time out on the course.

From early mornings to late nights, and in all weathers, head greenkeepers lead teams of professionals dedicated to ensuring their golf course is the best it can be. But their role goes well beyond the playing surface and greenkeepers work every day to ensure the sustainability of golf for future generations.

Our team’s efforts are deeply valued by both our members and visitors.

Another great day of golf was enjoyed by all at today’s Mixed Greensomes Open, where 60 pairs took to the course in continuing very warm conditions. The weather certainly brought out some spectacular scoring, with competition fierce from start to finish.

Congratulations to Steve and Sharon Usher from Aberdovey, who took top honours with a superb performance to claim 1st place with 48 points.

Runners-up were Irmína Krzak and Chris Cox from Shifnal, who delivered a strong round to finish just behind the winners with 47 points.

In third place, local pair Gary and Pat Broadbent with 46 points, followed in fourth by Peter and Jane Jones, also representing Aberdovey.

Rounding out the top five were Marcus and Claire Goldsworthy from Southerndown, showing good form again having been placed in the prizes in this event last year as well.

Full results: Mixed Greensomes

A huge thank you to all who played and contributed to a brilliant day of golf. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.

And that’s a wrap for our run of July Opens! Fantastic scoring and full fields of competitors have made it a truly memorable few days of golf at the club. The atmosphere has been brilliant, and feedback from players has been extremely positive throughout. A huge thank you goes to our dedicated team of staff whose hard work and enthusiasm made the week run so smoothly – we couldn’t have done it without you!

Saturday 12 July 2025

The Men’s Individual Open took place today in searing summer heat, but the 128-strong field rose to the challenge with some excellent scoring on display. Despite the sweltering temperatures, players delivered one of the most competitive and high-quality events in recent years.

The standout of the day was Mike James, who won with an amazing nett 63. Behind him was Andrew Papirnyk, with a nett 66, finishing as runner-up.

Top Results – Men’s Open 2025:

Winner: Mike James (Aberdovey) – 63
Runner-up: Andrew Papirnyk (Aberdovey) – 66
Third: Neil Marchi (Stonebridge) – 67
Fourth: Steve May (Aberdovey) – 67
Fifth: Phil Young (Aberdovey) – 67
Sixth: Nick Wright (Aberdovey) – 68
Best Gross: Nick Clifford (Harborne) – 72

Feedback on the superb condition of the course was unanimous, despite the heatwave. A fantastic day of golf, with both the thermometer and the leaderboard hitting new heights!

Full results here: Men’s Open

A superb day of golf marked this year’s Ladies’ Am-Am Open on Friday 11th July, where teams of four battled it out with the best two Stableford scores counting on each hole. The sun shone down on a beautifully presented course, which was enjoyed by all.

Congratulations go to the winning team from Shifnal, made up of Laurelie Tudor, Lisa Devereux, Julie Breakspear, and Debbi Mortimer, who posted an impressive 92 points to take the top prize.

Hot on their heels were the runners-up with 90 points, featuring Rebecca Roberts, Mary Upson, Sarah Wynn, and Stefanie Ratledge, representing Moor Hall, Aberdovey, and Little Aston golf clubs.

Third place went to Sian Nickson, Sam Masters, Jo Thomas, and Anna-Marie Dutton from Aberdovey, Wrag Barn, Padeswood & Buckley, and Wiltshire Hotel, who scored a strong 87 points.

Prizes were also awarded to:

• Best Front 9 (48 pts): Caroline Lewis, Bridget Halpern, Heather Cass, and Lizzie Powell (Grove and Leominster)

• Best Back 9 (47 pts): Dawn Cannon, Tracy Jordan, Sheila Edwards, and Ceri Lang (Aberdovey and Edgbaston)

• Nearest the Pin (5th): Mary Upson

• Nearest the Pin (9th): Mary Upson again!

“Twos” sweep: Stefanie Ratledge, Heather Seeley, Caroline Lewis (twice!), and Beth Cambidge.

Full results here: Ladies’ AmAm Open

A big thank you to all who took part, and congratulations to our winners.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another fantastic event next year!

Thursday 10^th July

Glorious hot sunshine welcomed a full field of 136 competitors to today’s Seniors’ Betterball Open, creating the perfect conditions for a fantastic day of golf and outstanding scoring.

Chris Stretch and Govinder Sehmi from Heyrose Golf Club emerged as the overall winners, delivering a brilliant performance to top a very competitive leaderboard with 47 points.

Finishing as runners-up were Paul Parnell and Chris Brindley from Beau Desert, closely followed in third place by Dave Taylor and Merv Richards of Brocton Hall – both pairs with 46 points.

Other top performances included:

• Fourth: George Williams & Nigel Jones (Denbigh)
• Fifth: Martyn Dodwell & Bob Nickless (Aberdovey)
• Sixth: Steve Wood & Graham Spencer (Ludlow)

Congratulations to all our prize winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part.

Full results are available here: Seniors’ Betterball results.

Clyne Golf Club’s Neil Roderick proved unstoppable once again, successfully defending his crown at the Welsh Men’s Seniors Closed Championship this week with a stellar final-round score of 70 (-1) in extremely testing conditions, to finish on -3 overall.

Aberdovey Golf Club was proud to see strong representation at the event, with seven of our members teeing it up in the championship. Three players were placed in the top 60 and made it through to the final round cut — a great achievement.

A special congratulations goes to Nigel Chesters, who delivered a superb performance to finish third overall at +5. Nigel also added a great highlight to the tournament with a hole-in-one at the 9th hole. Also finishing high on the leaderboard was Lindsay Parry, who secured a commendable fifth place overall with a score of +10.

The final leaderboard can be viewed here: Welsh Men’s Seniors Closed Championship Results

Competitors across the board were full of praise for the immaculate condition of our course — a credit to the hard work and dedication of our greenkeeping team.