Paul Rowlatt
Greenkeeper with 30 years experience
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About
I have spent the last 30 years working as greenkeeper on a number of different golf courses. I have used a wide variety of machinery and have considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Experience
Assistant Greenkeeper at Bakewell Golf Club (2025-06 – Present)
Maintenance of golf course grounds and facilities
- Mowing greens, tees, fairways and rough
- Strimming where required
- Raking bunkers
- Fault finding on the irrigation system
- Changing holes
- Work on paths and drainage in the winter months
Senior Greenkeeper at Ripon City Golf Club (2023-08 – 2025-03)
Senior maintenance role for golf course grounds
- Mowing greens, cutting tees, and rough
- Raking and maintaining bunkers
- Moving tee markers
- Clearing greens and tees of debris and leaves when necessary
- Repair animal damage as required
- Tree work in the winter
Senior Greenkeeper at Staverton Park Hotel and Golf Course (2022-03 – 2023-08)
Senior greenkeeper responsible for course maintenance
- Mowing and rolling greens
- Mowing tees, approaches, collars and semi-rough
- Raking and maintenance of bunkers
- Watering greens and tees as required
- Minor repairs to the irrigation system including sprinkler installation and valve repairs
Assistant greenkeeper/ Assistant Head Greenkeeper at De Vere Selsdon Estate (2002-08 – 2022-01)
Long-term position with extensive experience in course maintenance and event management
- Mowing greens, tees, rough and other areas as required
- Renovation work on greens and tees as required
- Maintenance and operation of the irrigation system including repairs
- Maintenance of the gardens and other areas of the hotel grounds as required
- Spraying chemicals as required using knapsacks or vehicle mounted sprayers
- Frequent ball collection and cleaning on the driving range
- Worked through several Southern PGA Championships, two EuroPro tour events and two Jamega Tour events
Assistant Greenkeeper at Principal Hotels (1995-06 – 2002-08)
Golf course maintenance and event support
- Mowing all areas of the golf course
- Strimming riverbanks and other areas
- Maintenance and operation of the irrigation system
- Raking and maintenance of bunkers
- Renovation work on the greens
- Worked through several South West PGA Championship events
Golf Course Labourer at Colonial Country Club (1993-09 – 1994-06)
Golf course maintenance and professional event support
- All aspects of golf course maintenance including mowing, bunker work and course set up
- Worked through the Colonial Classic PGA Tour event in 1994
Golf Course Labourer at Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts (1992-04 – 1992-09)
Golf course maintenance including seasonal work
- All aspects of golf course maintenance including snow clearance
- Maintained the renowned 'Devils Cauldron' hole for most of my time at Banff Springs
Shop Assistant at Tesco plc (1987-07 – 1991-08)
Retail experience across multiple departments
- Store assistant, initially part time on fish counter
- Transferred to Dairy, made full time
- Spent 3 years doing night team stock control
Revenue Analysis Clerk at Western National Buses (1986-05 – 1987-04)
Administrative role
- Temporary position covering long term sick leave
Barman at Perran Sands Holiday Camp (1986-05 – 1986-09)
Hospitality work
- Serving drinks
- General bar work
Shop Assistant at Bejam Freezer Food Centres (1980-06 – 1986-04)
Retail and warehouse operations
- Filling grocery shelves, freezers, stock control
- Occasional work on the tills
- Unloading deliveries
Education
Diploma of Higher Education in Turf science – Myerscough College (1991-09 – 1995-04)
A-Level in Geography – Kenilworth School (1978-09 – 1980-06)
GCSE in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, French – Kenilworth School (1973-09 – 1978-06)
