Seasonal Intern

By The Powder Horn Golf Club, November 13, 2025 - Sheridan, Wyoming

Golf Course Maintenance Internship – Summer 2026 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Duration: Summer 2026 (May–August, flexible start/end dates) Compensation: 20/hr. Housing: Provided About The Powder Horn Golf Club Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Bighorn Mountains, The Powder Horn Golf Club is a nationally recognized private club featuring a 27-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, and first-class amenities. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional playing conditions and a top-tier experience for our members and guests, all within a stunning Wyoming landscape. Position Overview The Golf Course Maintenance Internship provides an excellent opportunity for students pursuing careers in turfgrass management, agronomy, or related fields. Interns will gain valuable hands-on experience in all aspects of golf course maintenance and management — with a particular emphasis on managing bentgrass greens — while working alongside a team of experienced turf professionals. Responsibilities - Assist with daily course setup -  Perform daily monitoring of course conditions, including hand watering and providing valuable input to make necessary daily adjustments to maintain the highest quality playing surfaces. - Fertilizer and chemical applications including utilization of GPS sprayers. - Assist in numerous small drainage and irrigation projects   - Utilization of both Rain Bird and Toro irrigation components - Participation in daily meetings pertaining to scheduling and planning of maintenance tasks.   Qualifications - Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related program - Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail - Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed - Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions - Interest in learning advanced bentgrass greens management techniques What You’ll Gain - Hands-on experience with bentgrass greens and cool-season turf management - Exposure to advanced agronomic practices and irrigation systems - Mentorship from experienced GCSAA professionals - Networking opportunities within the golf and turf industry - A rewarding summer experience in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming For a more detailed description please see the link below to our brochure How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief cover letter to: mike.nelson@thepowderhorn.com Subject line: “Golf Course Maintenance Internship – Summer 2026” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTc70FBZAU06TPEYnTfYMKr9giKnxCas/view?usp=sharing

By Southern Hills Country Club, October 29, 2025 - updated November 13, 2025 - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Offering a rare hands-on opportunity to work with bentgrass in the transition zone. Interns will gain valuable experience with hydronics systems, irrigation repair and maintenance, and day-to-day course conditioning. This position is ideal for candidates seeking fast-paced, real-world exposure to elite course standards. Outstanding interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities at top-tier clubs across the country. 

By The Club at Chatham Hills, November 12, 2025 - Westfield, Indiana

Chatham Hills is seeking a Turf Grass Intern to round out our key staff for the 2026 season. We are looking to add an Intern who is enthusiastic about turf, brings high-level attention to detail, is willing to learn, wants to further their career in the turf grass industry, wants to deliver a high-quality golf course maintenance product and services and wants to be involved in the preparation of the 2026 LIV Individual Championship. Chatham Hills, along with the Golf Course Superintendent, has a great reputation for developing and promoting (over 20 Assistants into Superintendent positions) their Turf Grass Professionals into industry positions and engaging them in numerous professional development opportunities. The Turf Grass Intern reports to the Golf Course Superintendent, Jeff VerCautren, and the other key Turf Grass professional staff. Under the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents, the Turf Grass Intern is in a learning capacity on how to direct and participate in the maintenance of all golf course areas and the maintenance and repair of motorized and other mechanical equipment; and does related work as required. The Turf Grass Intern may serve in the Assistant Superintendent’s capacity if the situation arises.  The Turf Grass Intern will be responsible for the following: -Responsible for all facets of golf course maintenance on 9 golf holes with another Turf Grass Professional. -After learning the operation of tasks and equipment operation the Intern will help instruct and train operators on the proper way to perform and care for equipment and tasks. -Will be involved with all pesticide applications and calibration of pesticide application equipment. -Will learn all facets of tournament preparation throughout the season. -Will be responsible with an Assistant Superintendent for course moisture management on specific 9 holes and areas of the property to give firm and fast playing conditions. -Assists in personnel management and evaluation, employee safety, and personnel discipline. -Involvement in implementing Agronomy Standards for the season. -Will be given 1 week to shadow the Chatham Hills Equipment Manager. -We would like the Turfgrass Professional to be interested in the golf game. To play Chatham Hills at least once a month.

By The Country Club, November 3, 2025 - Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts is actively recruiting Agronomy Interns for the 2026 golf season. Our internship development program continues to grow stronger each year, built on a foundation of on-the-job teaching, in-field training, and professional development. In recent seasons, we’ve expanded our focus to include leadership and management training, helping to prepare interns not only as skilled turf managers but as future leaders in our industry. Interns will work closely with our Superintendents to become proficient in daily course preparation, agronomic and cultural practices, irrigation maintenance, chemical/fertilizer calibration and application, water management, equipment setup and maintenance, detailed record keeping/inventory and other tasks as assigned. Interns will be cross trained in all facets of golf course maintenance and operations, including in-house construction projects. This is a tremendous learning opportunity for those striving to grow personally and professionally in the turf industry. Interns will attend bi-weekly meetings with the Director of Grounds, Golf Course Superintendent, and other members of our turf team to discuss and understand the decisions we make daily, review all cultural and maintenance practices, examine our pesticide program and why we are applying the products, as well as the importance of communication with the Equipment & Shop Manager when it comes to equipment usage. 

By Inverness Club, October 30, 2025 - updated October 30, 2025 - Toledo, Ohio

Inverness Club is a Donald Ross designed 18-hole championship golf course located in Toledo, Ohio.  Inverness, which is recognized as a national historic landmark, opened in 1903.  Inverness has hosted four U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, two U.S. Senior Opens,  U.S. Amateur,  U.S. Junior Amateur, and the Solheim Cup.  Inverness is the only club to have hosted the U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Senior Open, and U.S. Junior Amateur Championships.  Inverness is the home of the USGA Greens Section which was established prior to the 1920 U.S. Open.  The championship course recently underwent a major renovation in 2017 led by architect Andrew Green.  The club will be starting another renovation in 2024, it includes a new irrigation system,  renovating/adding bunkers, multiple green extensions, tees, and large scale drainage projects.  Inverness Club looks forward to hosting the 2027 U.S. Women's Open and the 2029 U.S. Amateur.  Inverness is currently ranked 58th by Golf Digest. https://www.golfdigest.com/places-to-play/oh/inverness-club   The Link below will walk through our aerification process that takes place in Early Spring and Late Fall. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4OhF1k31oQw                   Inverness is seeking motivated individuals willing to learn and be developed into a future Golf Course Superintendent.  Working along side experienced leader, John Zimmers, Interns will be exposed to all facets of day to day tasks necessary to maintaining a championship level club at the highest level.              Our mission here at Inverness Club is to develop your agronomic, management, and networking skills to gain the necessary experience needed to excel in a very competitive industry.  Intern positions play a important role in our day to day operations and the individuals will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience with IPM management, leadership, record keeping, irrigation/water management, mowing practices, etc.              Interns will be involved with daily course setup and preparation.  You will perform mowing tasks of all our maintained turf.  Water management is vital with maintaining championship level conditions so gaining that experience will continue to help your development. You will have the opportunity to work with a new fleet of John Deere equipment.  Interns will have exposure to all our cultural practices from topdressing to aerification techniques to IPM management which will lay a foundation for success in this industry. This role will expose you to the responsibilities of being a Superintendent and you will gain an understanding of the work necessary to achieve success.

By Whispering Pines and Champions Golf Club, October 27, 2025 - Houston, Texas

  Club Descriptions and History-                          Whispering Pines is located in Trinity, Texas approximately 88 miles north of Houston situated on a spectacular 400-acre property featuring piney woods, creeks, lakes, and abundant wildlife. The 27-hole facility has been consistently ranked as the #1 course in the state (#66 in U.S.) and recently the #8 ranked Par 3 course in the U.S.   Founded by Jack Burke, Jr. and the late Jimmy Demaret in 1957, Champions Golf Club is one of the most historic, classic golf clubs in Texas. From its origin, Champions has consistently carved its place in golf history hosting the 1967 Ryder Cup Matches, 1969 US Open, 1993 US Amateur, several PGA Tour Championships as well as numerous other professional and amateur golf tournaments. The Cypress Creek course was designed by Ralph Plummer and opened for play in 1957 and the Jack Rabbit Course was originally designed by George Fazio in 1964 and completely renovated by Tom Fazio in 2002. Both courses are very unique in design and provide a spectacular playing experience in Northwest Houston. With over 300 single digit handicappers, Champions is known around the world as a “Players Club” with an expectation for championship conditions every day. Come be a part of one of the most unique internship programs in the entire U.S. Interns will have the opportunity to split their time between two of the best warm season clubs in the country with a significant variety of exposure and experience to gain. With over 54 holes to maintain between the two facilities, this would be a great opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of golf course maintenance. Grass types include: TifEagle and Miniverde putting greens, Zeon zoysia, 419, and TifSport tees and fairways, Zeon and Palisades zoysia and 419 roughs. Irrigation systems include Rainbird and Toro. Equipment includes Toro and John Deere. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position are all dependent on the individual’s experience, skill level, aptitude, and desire to improve themselves This includes but is not limited to mowing greens, tees, fairways, and roughs, proper fertilizer and pesticide calibration/application, and water management. Interns will work closely with The Director of Agronomy, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Equipment Managers to gain a better understanding of all facets of the profession.

By Burning Tree Country Club, October 25, 2025 - updated October 25, 2025 - Greenwich, Connecticut

Burning Tree Country Club is a premier private golf club located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut. Known for its rich history, championship 18-hole golf course, and commitment to excellence, Burning Tree takes pride in maintaining world-class playing conditions for our Members and guests. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Golf Course Intern to join our Agronomy team for the 2026 season. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-end golf course management while working alongside a passionate, experienced team. The 2025 season will be an especially exciting time at Burning Tree, as we undertake a significant capital improvement project that includes installing a brand-new, state-of-the-art irrigation system. Interns will have the rare opportunity to participate directly in this transformative phase of course development, gaining exposure to both daily maintenance and long-term agronomic planning