Thomas elliott
Adlington,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Greenkeeper with strong knowledge of course layout and golf etiquette. Skilled in chemical fertiliser application and turf disease identification, ensuring optimal course conditions. Demonstrates effective organisation, technical problem-solving, and time management while adhering to safety standards and COSHH compliance. Experienced in mower operation and maintenance, dedicated to enhancing golf course quality and pursuing ongoing professional development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant greenkeeper
Hindley Hall Golf Club
Hindley, Wigan
2022.11 - Current
- Operated machinery including tractors, mowers, and aerators efficiently to maintain golf courses.
- Maintained healthy turf by applying fertilisers and pesticides.
- Facilitated smooth operations, inspecting and testing golf course equipment to verify proper working order.
- Assisted in course setup for both general and competitive play
- Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
- Trimmed trees, hedges, and shrubs for a neater course appearance.
- Encouraged biodiversity with planting of native species.
Education
GCSEs - English ,Maths, Combined sciences, Geography, Physical education, Food technology.
Albany Academy
Chorley, Lancashire 2017.08 - 2022.07
NVQ Level 2 - Golf Greenkeeping
Myerscough College
Lancaster, Lancashire 2023.03 - 2024.07
Pa 1 and Pa 6 - Chemical Spraying
Myerscough College
Lancaster, Lancashire 2024.01 - 2024.01
Skills
Drainage management
- Bunkers upkeep
- Course layout
- Fertilisers expertise
- Fertiliser application
- Turf disease identification
- Chemical application
- Mower operation
- Power tool operation
- Machine maintenance
- COSHH
- Multitasking on grounds tasks
- Course Set up
- Excellent organisation
- Technical problem-solving
- Time management
- Safety consciousness
- Patience and perseverance
- Golf etiquette
Affiliations
- I am a keen ultra runner, Usually spending my annual leave competing in competitions/events around the country.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pa 1 and Pa 6 - Chemical Spraying
Myerscough College
2024.01 - 2024.01
NVQ Level 2 - Golf Greenkeeping
Myerscough College
2023.03 - 2024.07
Assistant greenkeeper
Hindley Hall Golf Club
2022.11 - Current
GCSEs - English ,Maths, Combined sciences, Geography, Physical education, Food technology.
Albany Academy
2017.08 - 2022.07