As one of the most prestigious golf venues in the UK, Brocket Hall is proud to continue the Golf Artisan program following the successful first year. Located within the stunning grounds of Brocket Hall, our two championship golf courses - Melbourne and Palmerston - are revered for their rich history and exceptional playing conditions.
Our Golf Artisans will be responsible for supporting our golf operations and course maintenance teams in maintaining the quality of the golf courses and estate. This is a volunteer role that requires a hands-on approach, attention to detail, and a a passion for golf or gardening. If you have a love for the game and a desire to work in a beautiful setting, we invite you to apply.
The rich history of Golf Artisans:
The history of artisan golf can be traced back to the esteemed Royal North Devon (RND) Golf Club in Westward Ho!, England. This legendary club, founded in 1864 by the Reverend Issac Henry Gosset, holds the distinction of being the oldest golf course in England. It is within this historic setting that the roots of artisan golf took hold.
The term “artisan golf” refers to the traditional craftsmanship and artistry that goes into creating handcrafted golf clubs. These clubs are meticulously crafted by skilled artisans who have a deep understanding of the game and a passion for creating high-quality equipment
The Artisan Golfers’ Association is affiliated to England Golf with the aim of the Association are to unite the various Artisan Golf Clubs in England into one Association and to encourage and help in the formation of Clubs.
Artisan Golfers’ Association is run by a committee comprising of a Chairman, Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, Tournament Secretary, Captain and an England Golf Representative. They ensure the smooth running of the organisation and arrange several annual competitions throughout the year on different golf courses.
To build a successful artisan program we have limited the program to 45 available positions with the following roles available:
- Head Artisan
- Artisan Supervisor (Melbourne, Palmerston and Golf Academy)
- Skilled Artisan
- Trainee Artisan
Requirements
In order to fulfil the requirements of a golf artisan you would need to meet the following requirements:
- Have a passion for playing golf (Handicap is not required)
- Must be over 16 years of age
- Availability to commit to 416 hours per year (based on 8 hours per week)
- Valid drivers license or method of transport to attend scheduled shifts
- Able to stand or carry out physical activities for up to 6 hours
Benefits
· Full training provided by qualified greenkeepers and course manager.
· Opportunity to enrol within apprenticeship and CPD training courses.
· Staff uniform and HSE clothing provided
· Personal liability insurance to cover you while you are fulfilling authorised volunteer work.
· Injury insurance for injuries incurred while fulfilling your authorised volunteer work.
· Complimentary use of all golf and practice facilities at Brocket Hall
· Complimentary enrolment with Brocket Hall Artisan Golf Team participating within Artisan Golf Association golf
tournaments representing Brocket Hall.
· Discount on all F&B purchases
· 1 x complimentary golf lesson with PGA professional