Job Vacancy: Greenkeeper / Trainee Greenkeeper

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We have an exciting new job opportunity for a greenkeeper to join our team at Peebles Golf Club in the Scottish Borders.

Position: Full-time (Modern Apprenticeship – Sports Turf / Greenkeeping)

Any age and experience considered.

About the Club

The jewel in the Borders golfing crown, Peebles is a fun but challenging Harry Colt designed course set in a beautiful location with a family friendly vibrant club at the heart of the local community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of course presentation year-round and are now seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Greenkeeper to join the course maintenance team. All applicants will be considered, with an option for a Modern Apprenticeship position for eligible applicants.

The Role
Working alongside the Course Manager and experienced greenkeeping staff, the successful candidate will assist with the daily maintenance and preparation of the golf course while working towards a recognised qualification in Sports Turf / Greenkeeping.

Training will be provided through a Modern Apprenticeship programme delivered by SRUC Elmwood Campus, combining on-the-job experience with formal training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough

  • Course setup including tee markers, hole changing and bunker preparation

  • Use and maintenance of turf machinery

  • General course maintenance and improvement work

  • Learning safe working practices and turf management techniques

What We Are Looking For

  • Interest in outdoor work and golf course maintenance

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Ability to work early mornings and in all weather conditions

  • Good teamwork and communication skills

  • A strong work ethic and reliability

Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided.

Training

The successful candidate will undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in Sports Turf Maintenance (SVQ Level 2) through SRUC Elmwood Campus.

Salary

Competitive apprentice wage depending on age and experience.

How to Apply

Please send a CV and brief covering letter to:
Secretary, Peebles Golf Club, Kirkland Street, Peebles, EH45 8EU

Or email: secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

Closing Date: 10th May 2026

Peebles Golf Club is an equal opportunities employer.

 

Draw for the 2026 Captain's v Vice-Captain's Team Match

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The waiting is over and the official start to the 2026 golf season takes place this weekend, with our Opening Day Scramble on Saturday followed by the Captain’s v Vice-Captain’s Team Challenge on Sunday.

To view the draw for the Captain’s v Vice-Captain’s Team Challenge, click here.

For those taking part, you will either be playing for Captain Denise Richard’s team, or Vice-Captain Henry Coyle’s team. The event has an 11.30am shotgun start which will take place after the Opening Ceremony at the Millennium Cairn on the 9th tee from 11.00am. Please note which tee you are starting at.

Enjoy your golf this weekend, and have a great 2026 season!

Job Vacancy: Join a Team That Grows Excellence – On and Off the Course

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Greenkeeper – Full Time | Permanent

The jewel in the Borders golfing crown, Peebles is a fun but challenging Harry Colt designed course set in a beautiful location with a family friendly vibrant club at the heart of the local community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of course presentation year-round and are now seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Greenkeeper to join our dedicated team.

The Role

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our experienced and dedicated greenkeeping team, whether you are in a current greenkeeping position or looking for a new opportunity and willing to undertake training. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our beautiful 18-hole course, ensuring it remains in peak condition all year round.

Key Responsibilities:

- Daily course maintenance – mowing, divoting, bunker raking, turf care
- Operating and maintaining modern greenkeeping machinery
- Supporting renovation and improvement projects
- Complying with all health and safety regulations
- Contributing to a positive, hardworking team environment

About You:

- NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Management (or working towards it)
- Previous experience in greenkeeping or grounds maintenance preferred, but we will also invest in candidates with less experience but with the desire to undergo training
- Passionate about course presentation, sustainability, and the outdoors
- Flexible and reliable – early mornings and weekend work required on a rota
- PA1, PA2, and PA6 spraying certificates are a bonus
- Full UK driving licence essential

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A friendly and professional working environment
- The chance to be part of a club that values both excellence and employee wellbeing. Including access to comprehensive EAP programme
- Employee golfing privileges

Ready to Apply?

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to: secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com

Use the contact information above to contact us if you require more information.

 

New Practice Range Ball Dispenser Now Open

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Peebles Golf Club Driving Range

The Club is pleased to announce that the new Ball Dispensing Unit at the Practice Range is now open for business, following the completion of this major work project by our team.

Members will have noticed the work taking place at the range over the past few months, preparing for the arrival of the new dispensing unit. This has involved the Greenkeeping team of Stevie, Jacob, Lewis and Jack installing a new water supply, fitting a drainage point and preparing the surrounding area for the installation of a new shed to house the dispenser.

The ball dispenser unit was then housed in the new shed. It comes in 3 distinct pieces, designed to make it more efficient for our volunteer ball collectors. The shed will protect the dispenser against the worst of the weather and prevent any freezing of the dispenser, avoiding the issues we have seen over the past few years when the old dispenser was inoperable in the coldest of temperatures. A volunteer team, led by Neil MacIntyre, have also kindly painted the shed, and our thanks go to everyone who has helped with this project.

For those interested in the technical details of the unit, it works as follows: the balls are tipped into a special hopper, which cleans and washes the range balls, from there they drop into an elevator which then dispatches them into the ball dispenser, ensuring the laborious task of hand washing and manhandling the balls is done automatically. The balls are then ready to be dispensed.

Golfers now have 3 options available to purchase balls:

1. Single Tokens
These are available to purchase from the Golf Shop and the Bar at a cost of £3 for 40 balls

2. A Club Tap and Dispense Card
This provides members an opportunity to load a set number of credits on a card, purchased from the Golf Shop. This card can then be topped up at any time when your credits run low. There will be no need for physical tokens for card holders, you simply tap your card on the front panel of the dispenser.

A special offer of 10 credits for the price of 8 will run until the end of May 2025. One credit costs £3.

3. An Annual Range Card
For those of you who wish to buy an annual card, this is available for £110 in the Golf Shop.

The Club has made a significant investment in the new ball machine, which we hope will improve the logistics of our practice facilities and further enhance the experience for members and visitors alike. The driving range is a good income stream for the club, while also bringing new golfers into the game and adding value to our membership offering.

Darren Howie Golf Day Gallery

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Thank you to all the local businesses, members and guests who contributed to another successful Golf Day to support Darren Howie with his costs competing as a Tour professional this season. The event and fundraising activities brought in £5,300.

To view photos from the event, click below.

Support Junior Sport and Buy an OddShapedBall Raffle Ticket

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The tenth and final OddShapedBall is taking place on Saturday 9th November, an event which has raised more than £63,000 for junior sport in Peebles, with Peebles Golf Club receiving more than £12,000 over the last nine years.

Many local sports clubs have benefited from the fundraising, including football, rugby, golf, netball, hockey, tennis, cricket and dancing, while our three primary schools and Peebles High School have also received funding to support their sports activities Money has gone towards coaching, equipment, team kit and team travel, helping kids to develop and enjoy their sport across the Peebles community. Last year’s event raised £7,537 and we’d love to beat that for 2024!

For our final event, we are opening the raffle out to some of the clubs who have benefitted, to help with our fundraising efforts for one final time.  Thanks to some fantastic donations from local companies and national brands, we have some amazing prizes up for grabs in the raffle, including tickets for the 2025 Melrose Sevens, a TaylorMade putter, a £50 Wood Oven Wonders voucher, 4-Ball at Royal Burgess, a Signed Barbarians Rugby Shirt and Afternoon Tea for Two at TigerLilly in Edinburgh, plus many more – 22 items in total.

VIEW THE FULL PRIZE LIST

If you’d like to donate and have the chance to win one of these great prizes, click on our JustGiving page linked below – all names who donate a minimum £10 will be entered into the draw on the night and the winners will be announced on Sunday 10th November.

Click here to see the list of winners

New Catering Team Starting Friday 1st November

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We are excited to be joined by David Ross Catering Limited as of next Friday 1st November and they are very much looking forward to getting started at the Club!

Their initial opening hours have now been confirmed as:

Monday      10am – 3pm

Tuesday      Closed

Wednesday   10am – 3pm

Thursday      10am – 3pm

Friday          10am - 3pm & 5pm – 8pm

Saturday      10am – 8pm

Sunday       10am – 5pm

Bookings can now be made by emailing ross_david@live.co.uk or calling 07845 183197 and you can check out their new menus via the links below.

Main Menu

Sweet Treats

Christmas Menu

Share with your friends and family and support our new team!

Winter Stableford Update

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Winter Stableford Members Survey

Thank you to all members who submitted a response to our Winter Stableford survey. After careful consideration and discussion the committee have agreed to retain the winter stableford series as non-handicap counting, although the intention is to run with an unofficial handicap over the winter period going forward. We are looking for volunteers to form a group to help assist with the design and operation of this process, so if you are able to spare some time please do get in touch.

Although there was a slight preference from the survey towards running the winter series as handicap counting, it was felt that there was not a sufficiently large enough swing of opinion from the current position. However, as the winter yellow tees are officially measured, members can now record General Play rounds throughout the off season, and new members will be able to obtain an official handicap by putting in their required cards.

The local 'Lift and Rake' in bunkers rule will remain but there is going to be a change to balls coming to rest in semi-rough - this will now be 'Lift and Drop' rather than 'Lift and Place'. Fairways will remain as preferred lies and mats will continue to be allowed on fairways. Although not mandatory, we do encourage members to use mats on the fairway if possible over the winter to help protect the course.

Winter rules and the new handicap process will be made available nearer the start of the Winter Stableford Series and a summary report from the member survey, including all comments received, can be found in the link above.

Club Championship Draws

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The draws for the 2024 Club Championship match play stages were made on Friday evening and you can check out who is playing who in the opening rounds by clicking on each of the categories below.

In the Gents Club Championship, defending champion Kris Hopkirk goes up against Mark Naysmith, while last year’s runner-up Mike Foley takes on Frankie Masson.

Reigning champion June Anne Clark will play Alison Harvie, with Patricia Wood taking on vice-captain Denise Richards.

> Club Championship (Gents A)

> Ladies Club Championship

> Seniors Championship

> Junior Championship

> Ladies B Championship

> Gents B Championship

> Gents C Championship

This year’s Club Championship Week is sponsored by Graham Irvine & Partners.

Gary French Memorial Cup - Saturday 13th July

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Entries are now open for the inaugural Gary French Memorial Cup which will take place on Saturday 13 July, to celebrate the life of one of our much-loved and sadly missed members. The event is open to members and visitors and will be played in a four-ball, better-ball format, raising money for the family's chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation.

To book your please, please email our Vice-Captain Denise Richards via email at deniserich7@outlook.com with your preferred tee-time

Mother's Day Lunch & Afternoon Tea at the Clubhouse

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If you’re looking to give your mum a special present on Mother’s Day, then From Scratch Restaurant have two fantastic options for you, serving up a treat on Sunday 10 March.

Menu - Afternoon Tea for Two: £20 per person

Menu - Mother’s Day Lunch Special

To book, please e-mail fromscratchpeebles@gmail.com or message the team via their Facebook or Instagram page. Alternatively, ask a member of the bar staff while the catering team are on holiday.

We look forward to see you and your mum!