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Assistant Greenkeeper

February 4, 2026/in Jobs/by Admin

Edgbaston Golf Club would like to invite applications for the position of Assistant Greenkeeper starting on 1st April 2026 or before depending on availability. Set in magnificent surroundings, and voted in the top 150 courses in the country, Edgbaston Golf Club is a beautiful parkland golf course. It was designed by renowned architect Harry S. Colt and sits […]

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

February 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production: Series production of the new remote-controlled sickle mower from AS-Motor has begun, and the first machines have already been delivered. With the AS 990 Tahr RC, the high grass specialist is expanding its RC portfolio with a mower that impresses above all with its bidirectional […]

Assistant Greenkeeper

February 4, 2026/in Jobs/by Admin

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

February 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Assistant Greenkeeper

February 4, 2026/in Jobs/by Admin

Edgbaston Golf Club would like to invite applications for the position of Assistant Greenkeeper starting on 1^st April 2026 or before depending on availability.

Assistant Greenkeeper

Set in magnificent surroundings, and voted in the top 150 courses in the country, Edgbaston Golf Club is a beautiful parkland golf course. It was designed by renowned architect Harry S. Colt and sits beside Edgbaston Pool, a glorious ornamental 11-acre lake with abundant birdlife. Wide, sweeping, tree-lined fairways, newly renovated bunkers, and tight, pristine greens make the course a joy to play as it winds through the magnificent grounds of Edgbaston Hall.

The role has opened due to one of the team moving to the United States to work at one of the renowned courses.

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:

Self-motivated and passionate for golf course presentation and detail
The ability to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
Shows a passion for learning and development
Knowledge of the game of golf

Desirable qualification are as follows but not essential:

NVQ Level 2 or 3
PA1, 2 or 6
CS30, 31
CPD Active
First Aid

Staff Benefits:

Uniform
Competitive Salary
Golf privileges
Continuous Professional Development paid opportunities
Staff Appreciation Days

Edgbaston Golf Club prides itself on been a forward thinking club with the ability to improve the course every year. The club finished its state of the art bunker restoration programme to H. Colt’s original design, working with world renowned architects and construction firms. Further projects included drainage installation, irrigation upgrades and other course improvements. With this vision the club believe they will soon achieve Top 100 status. If this is something that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!

The role starts on 1^st April 2026

Competitive Salary depending on experience and qualifications.

Please Send Cover letter and CV to: Matthew Palmer

Deputy Course Manager: assistantcm@edgbastongc.co.uk

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

February 4, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production: Series production of the new remote-controlled sickle mower from AS-Motor has begun, and the first machines have already been delivered. With the AS 990 Tahr RC, the high grass specialist is expanding its RC portfolio with a mower that impresses above all with its bidirectional mowing mode and extreme slope capability.

Faster mowing on steep slopes

The AS 990 Tahr RC operates without a conventional direction of travel. Its sickle mower, which is open on both sides, enables a clean cut forwards and backwards, including even clippings distribution. There is no need to turn after each pass. This saves time and significantly increases the area coverage. The proven cross-blade system from the Sherpa family delivers high cutting power. Grass and scrub up to 1.5 metres high are cut at high speed by two pendulum blades and shredded by the cutter bar above. The large-area deposit of the cut material facilitates its rapid decomposition.

New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

The caterpillar design with even weight distribution, large support width and low centre of gravity ensures high traction in every driving situation, uphill, downhill and across slopes. With a slope capability of up to 56 degrees (across the slope), the machine remains stable and controllable. Only the caterpillar tracks have contact with the ground, which reduces the risk of getting stuck and protects the turf. The low ground pressure of only 0.14 kg/cm² underlines the soil-conserving approach.

Intuitive control, high area coverage

The remote control, reduced to the essentials, enables precise working even in demanding terrain. It is child’s play to mow straight lines or turn on the spot if necessary. The automatic reversal (left/right) of the control lever saves you having to rethink when changing direction. In practice, the AS 990 Tahr RC achieves an area coverage of up to 4,500 m² per hour.

Simple and robust – typical AS-Motor

AS-Motor also focuses on maximum robustness and low complexity with the AS 990 Tahr RC. The design is geared towards durability, low susceptibility to faults and easy maintenance, with a solid square steel tube frame, the established cross blade system from the Sherpa series, reliable hydrostatic drives from Hydro-Gear and the proven engine from the AS 940 Sherpa. The asymmetrical crawler track prevents the chains from jumping off, and their tension can be quickly checked and adjusted. Easily accessible service points, a hinged engine cover, few wear parts and moderate fuel consumption of around 4.5 litres per hour ensure economical operation. The compact dimensions, low weight of 502 kg and sturdy lashing points facilitate transport and handling, even in a van.

Safe mowing with the new AS 990 Tahr RC

In addition to productivity and robustness, the AS 990 Tahr RC focuses on user safety. Remote control operation significantly increases this, especially on steep slopes. Users work outside the danger zone, with less dust and noise exposure. Triple ejection protection reduces the risk of stone chips, and an automatic parking brake engages when the machine is stationary or in an emergency stop. Optionally available LED headlights also improve visibility in difficult lighting conditions.

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New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

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New AS 990 Tahr RC rotary mower enters series production

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