Seasonal Intern

By The Honors Course, September 26 - updated September 26 - Ooltewah, Tennessee

Established in 1983, The Honors Course is a private golf club located just northeast of Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the community of Ooltewah. The club’s mission is centered on amateur golf, and it has hosted many prestigious amateur championships. The Honors Course has consistently been ranked by Golf Digest as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” since its opening. The Honors Course most recently hosted the 2024 U.S. Senior Amateur and is proud to be the host site for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 2031 U.S. Amateur Championship. The Honors Course – Golf Course Agronomy Internship Overview: The internship at The Honors Course is designed to develop highly motivated and qualified individuals with the skills necessary to advance toward roles as an Assistant Superintendent and, ultimately, Golf Course Superintendent. Interns will gain hands-on experience in maintaining a premier private golf course that adheres to the highest standards of excellence in the industry. The Honors Course provides a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment where quality and precision are paramount. Interns will gain comprehensive exposure to daily golf course maintenance operations. With warm-season grasses, interns will have the unique opportunity to manage TifEagle Ultradwarf Bermudagrass putting greens, Zeon Zoysia tees, fairways, and surrounds, as well as Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass roughs. Internship positions are available for durations ranging from 3 to 12 months. Internship Experience: Interns will participate in a structured, hands-on program where classroom knowledge is applied to real-world golf course operations. Rotations and responsibilities will be tailored to each intern’s prior experience and skill level. Every intern will begin with the fundamentals of walk-mowing greens and will progress to the operation of all golf course equipment upon mastery of each preceding skill. The Honors Course offers an experience unlike any other internship. If you are eager to learn, you will be exposed to every aspect of golf course maintenance at a Top 100 facility. By fully engaging in this program, interns will be prepared to step into an Assistant Superintendent role upon completion. Key Areas of Focus Include: Daily Course Setup & Maintenance: Execution of daily operations and course preparation. Integrated Pest Management: Planning, inventory control, calibration, application of fertilizers and pesticides, and proper documentation. Equipment Operation: Safe use of standard golf course equipment and select construction machinery. Turfgrass Management & Cultivation: Practices including topdressing, aerification, grooming, and verticutting of greens, tees, fairways, and approaches. Bermudagrass Putting Green Cultural & Moisture Management: Intensive 10-day championship conditioning program, achieving U.S. Open-level standards. Irrigation Systems & Water Management: Operation and scheduling using Rain Bird Cirrus Pro ICI (two-wire) systems. Small Crew Management: Supervising and delegating maintenance tasks. Introduction to Equipment Maintenance: Reel and bedknife grinding, cutting unit adjustments, and preventative maintenance. Budgeting & Financial Management USGA Championship Preparation: Course preparation for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur, featuring the world’s top women’s amateur golfers.

By Cherry Hills Country Club, September 2 - updated September 25 - Englewood, Colorado

Cherry Hills Country Club is looking for its 2026 class of interns who are eager to learn, work hard, and enjoy all that Denver, Colorado has to offer. Cherry Hills Country Club is home to an 18-hole championship golf course and features a 9-hole short course. The club was established in 1922, designed by William Flynn, and has hosted 14 championships, highlighted by the recent 2023 U.S. Amateur. Champions include the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Birdie Kim, and Nick Dunlap. The course consists of bent/ poa push-up greens with fairways, tees, and rough that are poa/ rye/ blue and we are currently undergoing the addition of fine fescue to much of the exisiting roughs.   Our goal is to provide you with the experience necessary to take the next steps in your turfgrass career. Expectations of the club and our membership are extremely high, and we work hard to meet and exceed those expectations. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to): ·         Sprayer and spreader calibration ·         Chemical and fertilizer application ·         Water management, hand watering ·         Irrigation maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and improvements ·         Course set-up ·         Mowing of all playing surfaces ·         Aerifcation and cultural practices (verticutting, needle-tining, topdressing, etc.) ·         Equipment operation on all machinery ·         Partake in projects and small crew management Housing, lunches, uniforms and golf privileges are included in the internship as well as ample opportunity for overtime. We also encourage and will cover costs for tournament volunteer opportunities during the internship.  The opportunity for a full-time position is available if the correct candidate can fulfill our expectations throughout their tenure as an intern and work well with our team. Cherry Hills Country Club also offers the Palmer Scholarship to any employees currently enrolled in higher education. This is a fantastic opportunity for scholarship funds and can be discussed further during the interview process. A successful candidate is hard working, eager to learn, and a team player.  

By Cohasset Golf Club, September 25 - Cohasset, Massachusetts

Established in 1894, Cohasset Golf Club is one of the oldest private clubs in New England.  Cohasset Golf Club is a challenging 18-hole Donald Ross course located on the South Shore of Boston.

By Ocean Reef Club, August 13 - updated September 22 - Key Largo, Florida

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL, is currently seeking interns for fall 2025 and winter 2026. ORC is a private members only facility located across 2000+ acres on the northern end of Key Largo. We are proud to be a Five Star Platinum Club, currently ranked #8 in the world. Club amenities include two 18 hole championship golf courses, a fitness center/spa, 10+ on property restaurants, a 175 slip marina, and a private members only airport.  ORC interns are expected to become core members of our maintenance team. Interns with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a willingness to learn will gain vital experience in managing two championship golf courses. This internship program is focused on getting each intern ready to make the transition to a full time assistant position. All of the superintendents here at ORC take great pride in this program, and are here to help you take that next step. While here, each intern will be involved in every aspect of golf course maintenance, with particular emphasis on the following areas: Chemical/Fertilizer application and calibration Moisture Management Irrigation trouble shooting and maintenance Warm season turf cultural practices       A note to any international applicants. Unfortunately we can not help with your work visa. Please apply after acquiring your visa/work permit. 

By Hyde Park Golf and Country Club, September 22 - Cincinnati, Ohio

Turfgrass Management Internship – Summer 2026 Hyde Park Golf & Country Club – Cincinnati, Ohio Hyde Park Golf & Country Club, established in 1909, is a premier private club featuring a Donald Ross–designed 18-hole golf course. The course is currently undergoing a major restoration under architect Tyler Rae and construction team McDonald & Sons, which includes significant infrastructure improvements across greens, tees, bunkers, irrigation, and drainage systems. Interns will be directly involved in this transformational project while gaining experience in championship-level golf course conditioning.  HP Restoration Tour For over 20 years, the Hyde Park Turfgrass Internship program has welcomed students from 15 different countries and more than a dozen schools across the United States, preparing graduates for successful careers as assistants, superintendents, and leaders in the turf industry

By The Harvester Club, September 20 - RHODES, Iowa

The Harvester Club is seeking Interns for the 2026 golf season.  We are located in the center of the state of Iowa and the golf course encompasses the land on nearly 400 acres, set amongst the natural features of the site utilizing the land to create a very unique golf experience for our members and their guests.  The Club was built on the enduring principles of the past, an old-fashioned golf club dedicated to the simplicity and authenticity of the game of golf and Iowa’s values of hard work, honesty, integrity and helping one another.  We strive to maintain the course in a simple manner with very fast and firm conditions focused purely on golf. We are looking for individuals to join our maintenance team to help facilitate what is required to maintain the course conditioning at a very high level and to be an essential part of making continued improvements throughout the golf course.  This is a great opportunity to learn how to efficiently maintain a very large property effectively and sustainably, enabling you to grow and expand your experiences and abilities in pursuit of the next step in your career. More information about the property can be found on our website at www.theharvesterclub.com

By Westchester Country Club, September 19 - Rye, New York

Westchester Country Club is a 45-hole private country club designed by Walter Travis, located approximately 20 miles north of New York City and opened in 1922. Westchester has hosted over 40 PGA Tour events in its long history and most recently the Women's PGA Championship in 2015 and USGA Women's Amateur in 2021.   Westchester features two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 9 hole par 3 executive course, 8 story hotel, grass and har-tru tennis courts, paddle and squash courts, driving range, teaching studio, 7 miles of residential roads around club, and a 67 acre beach club on the Long Island Sound.   Interns will be exposed to one of the busiest golf operations in the country and will have an opportunity for advancement within the company upon completion of a successful internship. Interns will also be heavily involved in an extensive irrigation installation for all 45 holes beginning in March 2026.

By Huntingdon Valley Country Club, September 16 - updated September 17 - Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania

Huntingdon Valley Country Club 2026 Turfgrass Internship Huntingdon Valley Country Club, a William Flynn design in the Philadelphia area, is offering seasonal internship opportunities for motivated turfgrass students. Interns will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of high-level course maintenance while building leadership skills in a supportive and professional environment. Why HVCC? Exposure to championship-level daily maintenance standards. Mentorship and regular check-ins with the superintendent and assistants. A team environment built on professionalism, accountability, and growth. What You’ll Learn Interns rotate through all key areas of golf course management, with emphasis on: Daily maintenance: mowing, course setup, tournament preparation. Soil/water management: TDR moisture meters, hand watering, irrigation scheduling. Agronomy: scouting, IPM programs, fertility applications. Cultural practices: aeration, venting, topdressing, overseeding, and detail work. Irrigation: troubleshooting, auditing, and repairs. Equipment exposure: mower setup and cut-quality checks with the equipment team. Leadership development: small crew management, safety, and effective communication.

By Vineyard Golf Club - Turf, September 17 - Edgartown, Massachusetts

We are looking for students to help us regarding maintenance, cultural practices, and completing projects for the summer of 2026. Included are: daily maintenance practices (mowing, water management, bunker maintenance, rolling playing surfaces, topdressing, course setup), an introduction to our organic spraying and fertilizing program, DryJect, putting the final touches and landscaping of a brand new turf maintenance center (18,000 sq. ft. of new space with employee housing components), grow-in of new nurseries and trial plots for in house organic research, and other cultural practices to promote healthy turf. We have also signed on with RainBird to install a new irrigation system starting in August of 2026 and will be planning/preparing in the months leading up to construction. Being involved in organic / sustainable management allows you to think and learn "outside the box" which is a valuable tool for any turf manager moving forward throughout your career.  You will see turf disease(s) and learn how to diagnose, overcome & manage them along with other stresses without traditional pesticides. Being fully organic, Vineyard Golf Club will provide you with unique experience through our diverse management practices.  Vineyard Golf Club is known as a sustainable leader in the golf course industry which opened in 2002.  In 2015, Vineyard Golf Club was awarded "Best New Private Course" through GOLF Magazine, after a complete renovation by Gil Hanse and his team. Vineyard Golf Club is constantly evolving as we have added new tees, extended fairways, and reshaped approaches.  We have an exclusive, private membership that takes pride in how we manage our grounds. We continuously set goals high and reach them while maintaining turfgrass in a sustainable way. As an intern, you will be a core member of our team. He or she will be exposed to all aspects of what it takes to maintain a high-end golf club under strict and unique management practices. He or she can expect to work alongside the Assistant Superintendents, and the rest of the crew to complete the daily plan. He or she, will gain exposure to water management, equipment operation, cultural practices, and irrigation repairs.  You will meet with the team regularly to set personal goals.  Vineyard Golf Club provides a great learning experience.  

By Trinity Forest Golf Club, September 15 - updated September 16 - Dallas, Texas

Trinity Forest Golf Club is a Coore/Crenshaw designed golf course located just south of downtown Dallas. We are a course built to host championship golf and produce world class conditions for our members and guests. In 2023 we were named the #1 course in the state of Texas. Previously we have hosted the PGA Tour AT&T Byron Nelson, The Stephens Cup, Trans Mississippi Am, as well as annual mens and womens college invitationals.  In 2025 we were the host site of the USGA Jr. Amateur. The course consists of Trinity Zoysia shortgrass, Champion Bermuda greens and a native blend of 40 species.  The agronomy department at the club believes in a work/life balance. Rarely do we work more than 45 hours per week. Our staff of 40 is able to do many tasks without the need for overtime. If you have a family beach trip or your cousin's wedding, we will accommodate for that.  Summer interns at Trinity Forest are taught how to be a successful assistant superintendent. You will not be push mowing rough, pulling a hose all summer, or weed eating. We tailor our internship to the needs/wants of every student. Important things you will be doing are but are not limited to: daily data collection, spraying greens/tees/fairways, participating in daily meetings with assistant superintendents, fertilizer/sprayer calibrations. Our goal for each student is for them to leave with the basic skills of an assistant superintendent. When you are hired for your job out of school, you will be ahead of most other college graduates. We will also assist with landing your next job wherever you want that to be. 

By Liberty National Golf Club, August 22 - updated September 16 - Jersey City, New Jersey

Liberty National Golf Club stands before America and its symbolic statue as golf's showcase for the best players in the world. Our mission is to create a golf experience for our members and guests that is equivalent to what is withstood by professional golfers playing any major tournaments. Our course is kept in tour level playing conditions on a daily basis. Liberty National Golf Club upholds the highest of standards in the golf industry.   ABOUT LIBERTY NATIONAL Located in Jersey City, New Jersey Liberty National opened its doors on July 4th, 2006 after nearly 14 years of conceptualizing, constructing, and pristine design by Tom Kite and Bob Cupp 2027 Host of the BMW Championship  2023, 2024, and 2025 Host of the LPGA Mizuho Americas Open partnering with the AJGA 2009, 2013, 2019, and 2021 Northern Trust 2017 Presidents Cup Has gone under renovations with the constant intention to continually improve the golf course for its members and the top players in the world. RESPONSIBILITIES Setting up the course for daily play Operation of an assortment of golf course equipment consistent with maintaining championship conditions Involvement in all cultural practices Participation in our pesticide and fertilizer program An understanding of calibrating application equipment Assistance in irrigation troubleshooting and repair on Toro Lynx Irrigation System Contribution with in-house improvement projects Small crew management Learn to apply effective hand watering techniques

By Winchester Country Club, September 11 - updated September 11 - Winchester, Massachusetts

Winchester Country Club remains one of the premier courses and exclusive clubs in the state, ranking 12th in Golf Digest’s Best In State. Featuring views of both the Mystic Lakes and the Boston skyline, this Ross layout remains intact, with help from Ron Forse Golf Design over the past few decades and most recently the hiring of famed architect Andrew Green for an updated Master Plan and course renovation beginning in August of 2026 consisting of Greens modifications, full bunker renovation with the addition of Better Billy Bunker liners and Signature 900 sand, Tee reconstruction and fairway expansions are some of the many improvements that will be made to the course, providing both challenge and enjoyment for its members and their guests once complete. The club has also been awarded the honor to host the Massachusetts Amateur in July of 2026. The Turf Internship position is a collaborative one with the Superintendent and Assistants. The position will strengthen the candidate’s agronomic knowledge and course conditioning expertise. The position will prepare the candidate for an Assistant-In-Training position here at Winchester or wherever the candidate would like to progress their career. The objective of the position is to educate the individual on the basics and the continued expertise of turf management as well as how the course is set up for play each day. The individual is asked to absorb information pertaining to plant health, course conditioning, course set-up and learn to understand operational logistics. The position is designed to build the ground work and establish a foundation of agronomics (plant & soil science), infrastructure (drainage, irrigation piping & electrical components, pumphouse, buildings, transportation paths), be a part of course projects big & small, boost crew morale, understand weather & disease pressure forecasting and observations, cultural practices, moisture management, quality of cuts, and course set-up (tee marker locations, pin locations, green speeds and firmness, shot selection, how the course is played through the golfers viewpoint each day, fescue/rough/bunker playability) to name a few. The candidate will be immersed in educational and informative conversations relating to agronomics and course preparations with the Superintendent and Assistants. The candidates will experience all aspects of what it takes to be a great turf manager, and to provide the membership with the best possible golfing experience through unmatched golf course conditioning on a daily basis. The candidate will communicate with the Turf Team (Super, Assts & AITs) on the details of general maintenance performed on course, and work with the Greenskeepers on upholding the expectations of the Grounds Department. The candidate on occasion will  work side-by-side with the crew on their staff assignments to practice their leadership skills, be responsible for irrigation/water needs and plant protectant applications for all surfaces and become an expert with plant health and conditioning.

By Biltmore Forest Country Club, September 9 - updated September 9 - Asheville, North Carolina

INTERNSHIP! Come join our crew next season shadowing and preforming numerous jobs to prepare and maintain our beautiful golf course here at Biltmore Forest Country Club! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGyV4OUYOo/oYc2ZjTll4xhNCg1G8JSFA/view?utm_content=DAGyV4OUYOo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hdc707410cd

By National Golf Links of America, August 22 - updated September 5 - Southampton, New York

We are looking for a current student or recent graduate who is looking for exposure to a fall maintenance program in the Northeast.  Learn how a course is prepared for the winter and the upcoming season.  Take part in multiple projects and learn about more than the basic tasks that you are exposed to during a traditional summer internship.   https://www.golfdigest.com/video/every-hole-at/every-hole-at-national-golf-links-of-america

By CDA National Reserve, September 3 - updated September 3 - CDA, Idaho

CDA National Reserve is home to our 18 hole Tom Weiskopf golf course, Lake House, Hunting Reserve and Fitness Outpost.  We are uniquely located between the Rockies and the Cascades on Lake Coeur d'Alene. We are at the doorstep to an outdoor paradise with multiple opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.  Why work in the humidity back east when you can come out and enjoy the wide open spaces and cool nights in the western United States!  Primary responsibility is to contribute to the overall upkeep and aesthetic appeal of the golf course. This role involves a combination of manual labor, equipment operation, and attention to detail to ensure that the course meets high standards of quality and playability. These responsibilities are only a fraction of what you could be learning throughout your internship at CDA National Reserve.  Fertilization, Spraying, Setup, Cultural Practices, AI Fairway Mowing operation, Handwatering (yeah I know, it isn't the best but we have to get after it sometimes), Project management, irrigation/water management. 

By Sand Valley, August 19 - Nekoosa, Wisconsin

Sand Valley provides a working environment where interns are executing the skills they study in school.  We are committed to exceeding guest expectations, along with our fast-paced environment interns are pushed to learn and succeed every day on the job.  Students who participate in the Sand Valley internship program should expect to have a world class learning experience.  Continued education that goes beyond the classroom.  Our program is designed to provide you with a practical account of all aspects of golf course maintenance and management skills including but not limited to: Participate with small construction and grow- in projects Aquatic maintenance of lakes and ponds Toro Lynx central control training Fertilizer/pesticide application, calibration and record keeping Management of small crews for various projects Turfgrass cultural practices (mowing, verticutting, topdressing, aerifying, rolling, etc…) Management of fine fescue fairways Water Management/Irrigation Management and restoration of natural areas/sand barrens. Natural bunker maintenance Exposure to minimalist maintenance approach producing firm and fast conditions Maintenance and daily setup of grass tennis courts Qualifications Positive attitude and eager to learn. Understand the commitment and time required in maintaining a world class golf resort. Excellent work ethic. If you are interested in joining the Sand Valley Team, please contact Rob Duhm, Director of Agronomy rduhm@sandvalley.com or you may contact each Superintendent directly: Sand Valley- Joe Jehnsen jjehnsen@sandvalley.com Mammoth Dunes- Andy Brownlow abrownlow@sandvalley.com Sandbox- Michael Mageles mmageles@sandvalley.com Sedge Valley - Sam Weber sweber@sandvalley.com Commons Course - Zach Jasin zjasin@sandvalley.com  

By Secession Golf Club, August 12 - Lady's Island, South Carolina

3 to 6 month internship positions are available year round. Housing provided (furnished, on property cottage ). Scholarship Fund. Secession is a walking only, 18 hole, links style golf course designed by Bruce Devlin. It is surrounded by tidal marshland and is located in the “low country” on Gibbs Island; just across the bridge from Beaufort, South Carolina. It is also located with-in one hours travel time from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia. Champion bermudagrass greens, 419 bermudagrass fairways and tees, and the course is overseeded with ryegrass from November through April (excluding the greens).