Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Kind Regards,
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Peter Taylor

Ramsbottom,Lancashire

Summary

A highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in golf course grounds management and maintenance, machinery operation, and health and safety compliance. Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping, work ethic, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in strategic budgeting, project scheduling, and risk assessment, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development. Adept at managing staff and ensuring safety regulations compliance while maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Career focused on managing and enhancing playing surfaces to deliver optimal turf conditions through strategic planning, Effective team leadership, and sustainable practices. Skilled in irrigation management, pest control, and course renovation to ensure top-quality player experience.

Offering strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skill, extremely knowledgeable about turf management, irrigation systems, and all aspects of a golf course. Ready to use and develop communication, team management, high expectations and planning skills in any professional role to be an asset and create a spectacular golf course.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head greenkeeper

Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club
Wigan
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with club management for special events preparation on the greens.
  • Planned seasonal fertilisation programs to maintain lush, healthy grass.
  • Evaluated soil conditions regularly maintaining optimal growing environment.
  • Assessed weather conditions daily determining suitable course maintenance procedures.
  • Ensured safety compliance during turf maintenance activities protecting staff and visitors alike.
  • Managed team of ground staff to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintained golf course turf to create a high standard playing surface.
  • Supervised irrigation system maintenance, ensuring efficient water usage.
  • Developed annual budget for maintenance department to manage costs effectively.
  • Conducted regular equipment checks, guaranteeing optimal performance.
  • Updated safety procedures as necessary enhancing workplace security.
  • Liaised with suppliers for purchase of quality turf products at competitive prices.
  • Implemented effective pest control strategies, ensuring healthy greens.
  • Optimised putting green condition, performing topdressing to maintain firm, smooth and healthy surface.
  • Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
  • Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
  • Operated tractors and horticultural machinery to safely transport goods and equipment.
  • Created irrigation and drainage systems for optimised planting conditions.

Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Regent Park Golf Club
Bolton
  • Liaised with suppliers for procurement of quality materials within budget constraints.
  • Assisted in the design of new landscaping features, enhancing overall aesthetic value.
  • Carried out renovation works at end of season to prepare the course for upcoming use.
  • Installed drainage systems to prevent waterlogging issues on the greens and fairways.
  • Managed pests, diseases on golf course resulting in visually appealing surroundings.
  • Overseen tree care activities such as pruning and disease control.
  • Assured healthy growth of greenery through efficient irrigation and fertilisation practices.
  • Maintained high standards of golf course by performing regular aeration and topdressing.
  • Kept equipment in working order for uninterrupted maintenance procedures.
  • Collaborated with grounds team for timely project completion.
  • Participated in staff training sessions, boosting team competency levels.
  • Coordinated with golf club management for special event preparations.
  • Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.

Greenkeeper

Rossendale Golf Club
Rossendale , Lancashire
  • Collaborated with grounds team for timely project completion.
  • Responded promptly to repair needs, minimising downtime of facilities.
  • Managed pests, diseases on golf course resulting in visually appealing surroundings.
  • Assured healthy growth of greenery through efficient irrigation and fertilisation practices.
  • Liaised with suppliers for procurement of quality materials within budget constraints.
  • Kept equipment in working order for uninterrupted maintenance procedures.
  • Installed drainage systems to prevent waterlogging issues on the greens and fairways.
  • Assisted in the design of new landscaping features, enhancing overall aesthetic value.
  • Practised effective waste management strategies, contributing towards a cleaner environment.
  • Conducted precise mowing operations to maintain desired grass length.
  • Executed turf management tasks, ensuring optimal playing conditions year-round.
  • Maintained high standards of golf course by performing regular aeration and topdressing.
  • Participated in staff training sessions, boosting team competency levels.
  • Followed environmental regulations during usage of chemicals for sustainability purposes.
  • Coordinated with golf club management for special event preparations.
  • Carried out renovation works at end of season to prepare the course for upcoming use.
  • Implemented safety guidelines whilst operating heavy machinery to prevent accidents.
  • Optimised putting green condition, performing topdressing to maintain firm, smooth and healthy surface.

Greenkeeper

Wigan Golf Club
Wigan, Lancashire
  • Liaised with suppliers for procurement of quality materials within budget constraints.
  • Coordinated with golf club management for special event preparations.
  • Assisted in the design of new landscaping features, enhancing overall aesthetic value.
  • Carried out renovation works at end of season to prepare the course for upcoming use.
  • Kept equipment in working order for uninterrupted maintenance procedures.
  • Followed environmental regulations during usage of chemicals for sustainability purposes.
  • Implemented safety guidelines whilst operating heavy machinery to prevent accidents.
  • Executed turf management tasks, ensuring optimal playing conditions year-round.
  • Installed drainage systems to prevent waterlogging issues on the greens and fairways.
  • Conducted precise mowing operations to maintain desired grass length.
  • Collaborated with grounds team for timely project completion.
  • Assured healthy growth of greenery through efficient irrigation and fertilisation practices.
  • Participated in staff training sessions, boosting team competency levels.
  • Maintained high standards of golf course by performing regular aeration and topdressing.
  • Responded promptly to repair needs, minimising downtime of facilities.
  • Optimised putting green condition, performing topdressing to maintain firm, smooth and healthy surface.

Education

GCSEs -

Woodhey High School
Bury, Borough of Bury
09.2001 - 07.2006

NVQ Level 1 - Engineering

Bury College
Bury, Borough of Bury
09.2004 - 07.2006

Certificate of Higher Education - PA1, PA6

Myerscough College
Preston, Lancashire

Certificate of Higher Education - PA2

Gwyn Morgan Training
Southport, Sefton

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Greenkeeping

Myerscough College
Preston, Lancashire
2015 - 2017

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Greenkeeping

Myerscough College
Preston, Lancashire
2019 - 2021

Welding course - MIG, TIG, MMA

Myerscough College
01.2014 - 03.2014

Skills

  • Excellent time keeping
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Effective communication skills
  • Effective listening skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Good stock knowledge
  • Knowledge of ground work
  • Drainage
  • Forestry
  • Large vehicle driving
  • Machinery
  • Fencing
  • General yard work
  • Welding
  • Good IT skills
  • General vehicle repairs
  • Always willing to learn and gain new skills
  • Willing to work any day of the week
  • Decision-Making
  • Risk assessment
  • Planning proficiency
  • People Management
  • Organisational awareness
  • Project scheduling and execution
  • Strategic budgeting
  • Auditing green conditions
  • Turf maintenance
  • Tree care understanding
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Irrigation management
  • Fertiliser application
  • Grounds management
  • Staff management
  • Machinery operation
  • Physical endurance
  • Machine preparation and maintenance
  • General grounds maintenance
  • Turf repairs
  • Aeration
  • Pest control
  • Technical problem-solving
  • Customer Service
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Interpersonal communication

References

Reference 1-

Paul Walker- Head Greenkeeper,

Regent Park Golf Club,

Bolton,

BL64AF

07306888871


Reference 2-

Jason Waters- Head Greenkeeper,

Rossendale Golf Club,

Rossendale,

BB46LH,

07977445747



Kind Regards,

Thank you for taking the time to look through my CV and considering me for the available position. 


Peter Taylor.

Timeline

Head greenkeeper

Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club
11.2024 - Current

Welding course - MIG, TIG, MMA

Myerscough College
01.2014 - 03.2014

NVQ Level 1 - Engineering

Bury College
09.2004 - 07.2006

GCSEs -

Woodhey High School
09.2001 - 07.2006

Deputy Head Greenkeeper

Regent Park Golf Club

Greenkeeper

Rossendale Golf Club

Greenkeeper

Wigan Golf Club

Certificate of Higher Education - PA1, PA6

Myerscough College

Certificate of Higher Education - PA2

Gwyn Morgan Training

NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Greenkeeping

Myerscough College
2015 - 2017

NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Greenkeeping

Myerscough College
2019 - 2021

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