By CDA National Reserve,
- 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.
2026 Golf Course Maintenance Internship
Edgewood Tahoe – Stateline, Nevada
Experience Turfgrass Excellence at Lake Tahoe’s Premier Golf Destination
Edgewood Tahoe invites motivated turfgrass students to join our 2026 Internship Program. Nestled on the South Shore of world-renowned Lake Tahoe, our alpine setting combines breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada with world-class playing conditions. Ranked #83 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Public Golf Courses, Edgewood delivers championship-caliber golf and an unforgettable work environment.
Each July, we proudly host the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, where superstars like Steph Curry, Patrick Mahomes, Larry Fitzgerald, and Justin Timberlake showcase their skills. Edgewood continues to be recognized as a premier resort golf destination, with our 154-room luxury lodge named the #1 Hotel/Resort in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.
🔗 tahoecelebritygolf.com | edgewoodtahoe.com
Internship Program Overview
Our program is designed to develop the next generation of turfgrass leaders, providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to tournament-level standards. Interns leave Edgewood prepared to step into assistant or managerial positions within the golf course industry.
Interns will gain experience in:
Daily course management (setup, mowing, scouting, etc.)
Fertility management (calibration, application, and seasonal planning)
Irrigation management (tournament moisture controls, troubleshooting, repair & installation)
Cultivation practices and cultural management strategies
Televised tournament preparations (American Century Celebrity Championship)
Leadership training and crew management
Candidate Requirements
Currently enrolled in a Turfgrass or Agronomy degree program
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
Prior golf course maintenance experience preferred, but not required
Compensation & Benefits
$20/hr + overtime
Housing, meals, uniforms, and golf privileges included
Internship duration: 3 or 6 months
Start date: Spring 2026
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,
- 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).
By Grandfather Golf and Country Club,
- updated August 4
- Linville, North Carolina
Grandfather Golf and Country Club is in the heart of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The Championship Golf Course was designed by Ellis Maples in 1968. The right individuals will be core members of our team and will learn the skills and knowledge needed to advance their education and ultimately their careers. Our interns will work alongside our superintendent and assistants to learn all aspects of the day-to-day operations of our golf courses. This would include, daily planning, record keeping, data and water management, irrigation, chemical applications, and so much more. The right individual will have the opportunity to maintain one of the top private golf clubs in the country.
https://www.grandfatherclubnc.com/golf-at-grandfather/
By Robert Trent Jones Golf Club,
- updated August 2
- Gainesville, Virginia
2024 Intern Class
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is an 18-hole private club located 30 miles from the nation’s capital. RTJ has hosted four Presidents Cups (1994, 1996, 2000, 2005), the 2015 Quicken Loans hosted by Tiger Woods, and just hosted the 2024 Solheim Cup. The course is beautifully tucked next to a 900-acre lake. RTJ is a championship parkland golf course with bentgrass greens, tees and fairways. RTJ website : https://www.rtjgc.com/
Internship Program: Students will experience all facets of golf course management and operations. Skills will be introduced and mastered in the following areas; IPM, pesticide and fertilizer applications, calibration, water management, equipment operation, course setup, rolling, irrigation repairs and construction projects if available.
2022 (fall/winter) - 3 green complexes, 4 tee complexes and cart path renovation.
2022/2023 - TORO 2 wire irrigation system installed by Leibold - 195 acres
2024 - SOLHEIM CUP
2025 - LIV Virginia
Click the links below to see Solheim Cup 2024 at RTJ
https://www.gcsaa.tv/video/high-standards-at-the-solheim-cup
https://www.gcsaa.tv/video/getting-exposure-and-experience-at-the-solheim-cup
Click the link below to listen to Turf Today's podcast about our internship
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scott-furlong/id1677998239?i=1000717278143
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