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Greenkeeping (Turf Maintenance) at Balderstone Sports Institute (Pty) Ltd

Balderstone Sports Institute (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

Programme overview

One-year course combining theory with practical experience at partner golf courses; 40-week programme (4 cycles of 10 weeks) with a minimum of 1000 practical hours. Accredited by AgriSETA and recognised by the GCMGA and FEGGA. No NQF level is stated on the page.

Duration: 1 year (40 weeks)  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: LINKSFIELD, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Topics include grass species and plant identification, soil types, fertilising, irrigation, drainage, mowing, pest control, equipment maintenance, golf course design and management, putting green and bunker maintenance, budgeting and health and safety.

Career pathways

Prepares learners for greenkeeping, golf course management and golf course construction roles.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Grade 11 or equivalent; interview with the Program Director.

ZAR 74,500 for the whole programme (2027). 2027 cost R74,500 including study material, academic supervision, tutor support, assessments, practical experience, 40 private golf coaching sessions and use of BSI facilities; excludes additional options (tournament schedule, mental coaching, golf fitnes Source

A once-off, non-refundable application and assessment fee of R750 is payable on submission of the online application (applications can be made for 2026 to 2029).

Apply through the official page: https://www.bsisports.com/apply-now/

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