Rathfarnham Golf Club, Dublin
Founded in 1899, Rathfarnham Golf Club is set in the rolling foothills of the Dublin Mountains. The club offers challenging yet fair golf to members, visitors, and societies. With a beautifully appointed clubhouse, panoramic views of the course, mountains and city, and convenient access to the M50, Rathfarnham Golf Club provides a relaxing and welcoming environment to enjoy golf.

Position Overview
Rathfarnham Golf Club is delighted to invite applications to join our dedicated and professional greenkeeping team. The club continues to invest heavily in course development, state-of-the-art machinery, and staff progression. Our clear ambition is to be recognised as one of the best-maintained parkland golf courses in Dublin—and we are well on our way to achieving that goal. We are currently recruiting a full-time, permanent Greenkeeper, with an immediate start available. The successful candidate will work closely with the Course Superintendent and wider greenkeeping team, contributing to all aspects of course maintenance. This role requires a well-rounded skill set and a strong team ethic. Working conditions at Rathfarnham Golf Club are excellent. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and are flexible regarding holidays and weekend work. The club is actively upgrading its machinery fleet—our mowing fleet is Toro, tractors are Kubota, and overall machinery is modern and well maintained.

Salary & Benefits
• The successful candidate will earn a base salary at the higher end of the scale
• Additional paid overtime for weekend work: (Time and a half for Saturday mornings, double time for Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday mornings).
• ATPI membership paid
• Pension contributions made by the club
• Annual bonus
• Holiday and sick pay covered
• Encouragement and support for ongoing professional development through education and volunteering at professional golf tournaments
• Friendly, supportive club environment.

Ideal Candidate Attributes
• Full, valid driver’s licence
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
• Willingness and flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and bank holidays when required (Weekend overtime typically involves one weekend morning every 2–3 weeks)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideally 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role (applications from newly qualified or experienced candidates are welcome)
• Qualifications in Sportsturf Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field preferred
• Spraying qualifications (PA1, PA2, PA6) an advantage
• Chainsaw / pole saw certification an advantage
• Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail.

Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and explaining why they would be a good fit for this role.

📧 Applications should be sent to [email protected] as soon as possible.

Rathfarnham Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Come and join our professional, enthusiastic, and ambitious greenkeeping team. If you require any additional information about the role, please feel free to contact Dean at the email address above.