Summer Intern Jobs

By Eastward Ho!, March 15 - Chatham, Massachusetts

Eastward Ho! is a 1922 Hebert Fowler design located on the coast line of Cape Cod.  We are seeking students who are highly motivated, responsible, willing to learn and must have good work ethic.  Students will experience detailed hands-on training in all aspects of golf course maintenance. Our staff provides a learning rich environment. http://www.eastwardho.org

By Secession Golf Club, 19 hours ago - Beaufort, South Carolina

A 3 to 6 month internship position is available year round. Housing provided (furnished apartment, 5 minutes from course). Secession is a walking only, 18 hole, links style golf course. 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 Country Club of Buffalo, Yesterday at 12:31 PM - Williamsville, New York

      The Country Club of Buffalo is seeking a highly motivated individual willing to learn and gain valuable experience in the Turfgrass industry. Interns will be exposed to all aspects of Golf Course Management  which includes but not limited to the following. Equipment Operation, Daily Course Set-up, Scouting of Insects/Diseased/Deficiencies, Applications of Chemicals/Fertilizers via Spray/Walk, Irrigation Repairs alongside Irrigation Tech, Operation of Toro Lynx Irrigation System, Hand watering Practices as well as Projects and Tournament Preparation.  

By The Club at Ravenna, Saturday at 05:51 PM - Littleton, Colorado

The Club at Ravenna is seeking an Intern or recent graduate to work with our turf management team. The successful candidate will be exposed to all areas of our operation with a primary focus on data interpretation of IR and NDVI maps to assist with irrigation scheduling.   Our club is very progressive with proven technologies, and we currently utilize GPS sprayers, digital pin placement software, digital job boards with integrated expense/labor tracking, and GreenSight Ag will be new for us this season.  https://www.greensightag.com/

By Morris County Golf Club, Friday at 06:21 PM - Morristown, New Jersey

Our interns will have an opportunity to get a full experience during the internship. Including but not limited to attending a green committee meeting, planning for chemical applications, irrigation management, and crew supervision.   Morris County Golf Club was established in 1894 and rebuilt by Seth Raynor in 1920. Morris County is a private golf club in Morristown, NJ. We recently completed our master plan which included rebuilding of 4 greens to USGA spec with SubAir, all bunkers using the Better Billy Bunker Method, realigning and expanding fairways, and rebuilding several tees.

By Rockville Links Club, March 12 - Rockville Centre, New York

Work with superintendent and assistants to learn and grow in the industry. Will be exposed to all daily operations, projects, and management involved in golf course maintenance. 

By Shoal Creek Club, January 15 - Shoal Creek, Alabama

Shoal Creek Golf Club was opened in 1977, as one of Jack Nicklaus’s first solo designs. Located just south of Birmingham, AL, the club is rooted in Major Championships. Since its opening, Shoal Creek has hosted two PGA Championships (1984, 1990), the 1986 U.S. Amateur, and the 2008 U.S. Junior Amateur. From 2011-2015, the club hosted the Regions Tradition on the Champions Tour. The club was also the home of the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open.   In 2016, the course underwent a complete renovation of the greens and bunkers. We currently have AU Victory bentgrass greens, Zeon/Diamond zoysia tees, TifGrande approaches/rollouts, Tifway 419 rough and fairways, and Tall Fescue woodland areas on the exterior of the holes. The Short Game Practice Facility features two Tee-1 bentgrass greens, and one A1/A4 bentgrass green. In addition to the 18-hole championship facility, we have a 9-hole par 3 facility.   The Course Operations team is seeking a motivated individual who wishes to gain, or improve, their skills as a turfgrass manager. Our goal is to expose interns to every aspect of golf course management at the championship level, during their time here.   Inters will be expected to perform the following tasks daily: -Operation of equipment (Tractors, mowers, etc.) -Bunker preparation, repair, and maintenance -Sprayer/Spreader calibration and application of pesticides/fertilizers -Trouble shoot and repair issues with irrigation -Learn basic components of equipment -Drainage installation/repair -Sod preparation, install, and grow-in Interns will also be given leadership roles on projects, learn how to effectively schedule daily tasks, learn effective management of moisture and will work closely with the Golf Course Mechanic for a week. Please keep in mind that there are many tasks and roles that interns will perform/fulfill. These are typical tasks, but interns are certainly not limited to only these tasks.   Although summer internships are the most common, we are always looking for students to join the team any time of year. 

By Dallas National, Friday at 03:45 PM - Dallas, Texas

Dallas National Golf Club is a private Tom Fazio designed golf club that opened in 2002.  It is currently ranked 65th in Golf Digest’s Top 100 greatest courses.  We are seeking an individual enrolled in a two or four year gram or recently graduated to complete an internship.  Candidates should be highly motivated, have a proven record of exceptional work ethic, and possess a strong desire to succeed in the golf course industry.  The interns selected will work alongside Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and crew members on a daily basis and will be exposed all facets of golf course maintenance including: Maintaining bentgrass greens, mini-verde bermudagrass greens, bunker work, mowing, fertilizing, spraying, golf course set up, hand watering, irrigation, small project management, and basic equipment maintenance. Most work weeks will be long but fulfilling.  Interns must be flexible and able to work weekends and holidays and also be able to withstand working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Our goal is for the intern selected to receive as much from us as we do from them. Golf Course Information: Course and Short game area Greens- Bentgrass (L93/Crenshaw) Short Game Putting greens- Pure Distinction/Pure Select Bentgrass Tees- Diamond Zoysia Fairways- Cavalier Zoysia Primary Rough- Palisade Zoysia Native Rough- Common Bermuda, Annual Ryegrass Driving range and range practice area greens- MIni-verde bermuda Driving Range Floor- Northbridge bermuda

By Roaring Fork Club, Friday at 12:28 PM - Aspen, Colorado

The Roaring Fork Club is nestled on 282 acres of rich land on either side of the Roaring Fork River between Basalt and Aspen, Colorado. This par-72, 7,312 yard Jack Nicklaus Signature Course is sculpted along the dramatic contours of the river valley, respect for the land and the fine outdoor tradition of golf is evident in the layout of the 18-hole golf course. The Roaring Fork Club is a Private Club located 20 minutes from renowned Aspen, Colorado in the charming town of Basalt. The Roaring Fork Club provides a lifestyle for those who seek the purest of golf, fishing, family, health and wellness. 2019 comes with an exciting set of challenges, starting in the Fall the golf course will undergo a multi million dollar irrigation installation along with a bunker renovation.   Applicants can expect to work a significant number of hours to produce a world class golf course for our members and their guests. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Hand watering, fertilizer and chemical applications, various mowing tasks, course setup, management of small crews, various agronomic practices, snow removal, etc. 

By Meridian Hills Country Club, Thursday at 09:10 PM - Indianapolis, Indiana

The summer internship position at Meridian Hills Country Club will allow for currently enrolled students to gain first hand experience that will prepare them for the duties that will be required of them upon graduation. Interns will be assessed for skills and knowledge to determine strengths and weaknesses so that a customized internship experience may be designed to best suit the needs of the individual. Lack of a significant amount of prior experience is welcomed! Personality traits should include self motivation, dedication, and a strong work ethic. Routine duties may include but are not limited to: - Mowing of all surfaces (Walk behind and Riding mowers) - Irrigation repair, maintenance, and application (including hand watering) - Pesticide and fertilizer application, equipment calibration, and philosophy - Course conditioning practices including topdressing, venting, and rolling - Course repair work such as plugging, sodding, and seeding. - Opportunities to develop leadership skills through small crew management to complete special projects.  - Landscape design and maintenance. Meridian Hills Country Club is a private facility located in Indianapolis, IN and was established in 1923. It's original architect, William Diddel, designed approximately 300 golf courses throughout the Mid-West. Being a parkland style course, the terrain consists of minimal elevation change and tight tree-lined corridors. Considered one of the top clubs in the area, Meridian Hills plays host to a number of local and regional amateur events.  

By Tamarack Country Club, March 16 - Greenwich, Connecticut

Applicant works closely with Golf Course Superintendent and management staff with emphasis for hands on training in all aspects of Turf Maintenance. Please visit www.tamarackcountryclub.com for club history and course description.

By Atlanta Athletic Club, March 14 - Johns Creek, Georgia

Atlanta Athletic Club is a private 36 hole course, located 25 miles North of Atlanta. The club has played host to multiple PGA events and most recently hosted the 2017 Palmer Cup. In 2016, the Highlands received a complete course renovation by Rees Jones. The Riverside Course continues to carry out in house projects to keep up with the club's standards. Atlanta Athletic Club has an agronomy internship blog: https://aacagronomy.blogspot.com/  

By Old Baldy Club, January 9 - Saratoga, Wyoming

As a private club, we take pride in preparing and maintaining the course at championship conditions on a daily basis throughout the season. Like most private facilities, we host many tournaments and events including; Foot Joy Pro-Am, member-member, member-guest, men’s day, etc. This internship provides detailed hands on training in all aspects of golf course maintenance. Our goal is to provide the best learning experience possible to further your career. In doing so, our interns will hold high responsibility in maintaining superior course conditions. Duties will include, but are not limited to, course set-up, fertilizer/pesticide applications and record keeping, irrigation, water management, topdressing and involvement in several course projects.

By Maidstone Club, March 14 - East Hampton, New York

The Maidstone Club is a private country club on the Atlantic Ocean in the village of East Hampton, New York.  Maidstone has 27 holes of links golf, 19 grass tennis courts and a beach club. Maidstone is consistently among Golf Digest’s list of America’s 100 greatest golf courses

By Evanston Golf Club, March 13 - Skokie, Illinois

Internship - Evanston Golf Club – Northshore Chicago Evanston Golf Club is a high-end private country club located 13 miles north of Wrigley Field. Originally designed by Donald Ross in 1917, Evanston Golf Club went through an extensive renovation in 2007. In the years since our major renovation we have adopted an updated Master Plan that includes; expanding and adding tees boxes, adding native fescue areas throughout course, expanding greens surfaces to original Donald Ross fill pads, widening fairways as well as installing a new pump station and irrigation system. This past season we successfully hosted the 101st Western Junior Amateur Championship. We are seeking a turfgrass intern for the 2019 season that is willing to learn all aspects of golf course maintenance and management.   Educational Requirements: Must be enrolled or graduated from a turf school program. Experience Requirements: • Desire to learn and grow as a turf professional. • Previous golf course experience desired.  • Candidate must be a highly motivated individual with a great attention to detail. • Must be able to communicate well, have a positive attitude and work well as a team player.  Special Requirements: The interns will work closely with the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and be involved in many parts of the daily operation including but not limited to: • Daily scheduling • Irrigation repair and installation • Chemical and fertilizer applications • Drainage installation and repair • Equipment operation • Crew management • Hand watering • Disease scouting   Date Available: May 2019 (Flexible) Application Instructions: Please email cover letter and resume to Joshua Baade, Golf Course Assistant Superintendent at:    joshua.baade@gmail.com Salary Range: $15/hour plus overtime

By The Tuxedo Club, March 12 - Tuxedo Park, New York

www.thetuxedoclub.org   The Tuxedo Club is one of the oldest private clubs in the United States. The club is located 40 minutes north of New York City in the Ramapo Mountains and was founded in 1886. The links-style golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones will be undergoing many major course improvements in the near future. The Tuxedo Club has recently completed the installation of a new pump station and state of the art irrigation system, cart paths, renovated and rebuilt two green complexes, fairway drainage and many other major course improvements in cohesion with Rees Jones Inc. Students will also learn to manage a multi-campus facility that is spread out over 5 miles with a staff of 27 total employees.  Our department has an active lease agreement with John Deere and our entire fleet of equipment is brand new. This position has the potential of blossoming into a full time Assistant Superintendent at the Tuxedo Club. Championship conditions are demanded on a daily basis.

By Prairie Dunes CC, March 12 - Hutchinson, Kansas

Looking to fill multiple internship positions. Prairie Dunes is a Perry and Press Maxwell designed course; it has been consistently ranked one of the top golf courses in America. In 2014, Golf Digest ranked Prairie Dunes Country Club in the top 25 Greatest Golf Courses in America. In recent years we have hosted the Big 12 Men’s Championship, the Trans-Miss Amateur Championship, the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, the 2006 Men’s Senior Open Championship, and the 2002 Women’s U.S. Open Championship.

By Seminole Golf Club, March 12 - Juno Beach, Florida

Intern at Seminole Golf Club Seminole Golf Club was opened in 1929 as an original Donald Ross design. Located in Juno Beach Florida it currently ranks as the #12 golf course in the United States and has a long rich history of being one of the top clubs in the country. From 2016-2018 it was renovated by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. In 2021 Seminole will host the Walker Cup. Currently the greens are Champion Bermuda and the rest of the course is 419 Bermuda. The course will be closed from June to late October and there will be various projects going on in the summer time. This will include a roto-till of the fairways, fraze mowing, annual aerification, verticutting, bunker improvements, siphon drainage installation, as well as many other various projects. The course maintenance team is seeking a motivated individual who wishes to gain, or improve, their skills as a turfgrass manager. Our goal is to expose summer interns to many different aspects of golf maintenance and help improve knowledge, skills, and experience.   Expectations Interns will be expected to perform the following tasks daily: -Operation of equipment (Tractors, mowers, etc.) -Bunker preparation, repair, and maintenance -Sprayer/Spreader calibration and application of -Trouble shoot and repair issues with irrigation -Learn basic components of equipment -Drainage installation/repair                                  -Sod preparation, install, and grow-in Interns will be put into a leadership position for different projects to help learn how to manage daily tasks, crew expectations, organization, and effective planning. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn some components of maintenance from a highly skilled mechanic.  There are many tasks that need to be performed and interns are not limited to these set tasks.

By Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club, February 26 - Harrison , Idaho

Gozzer Ranch Golf and Lake Club is one of Discovery Land Company’s proudest properties. Located in scenic Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the Tom Fazio designed golf course has been highly recognized by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Gozzer Ranch was voted Best New Private Course for 2008 by Golf Digest, as well as recently being ranked #32nd in Golf Digest top 100 Golf courses in the country for 2019-20, and most recently ranked #68th in Golf Digest top 100 Golf Courses in the world for 2016-17.

By Waubeeka Golf Links, March 10 - Williamstown, Massachusetts

Waubeeka Golf Links is located in the Berkshires. Waubeeka is a 18 hole semi-private single owner club.  Inters will work closely with assistants learning all aspects of daily golf course maintenance operation. Inters will learn course setup, hand watering, irrigation repairs, applying and measuring of pesticides. 

By Forsyth Country Club, March 9 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth Country Club is a private club that opened in 1913 as a 9-hole golf course designed by A.W. Tillinghast. In 1923, Donald Ross completed the 18-hole design, which was later restored in 2006 by Kris Spence. The golf course consists of Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass, 419 Bermuda grass fairways and rough and many Zorro Zoysiagrass tee complexes. In 2018, Forsyth completed major renovations to the golf course that included a greens conversion to Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass, resurfacing collars and approaches to Latitude 36 Bermudagrass, new short game facility, converting all bunkers to the Better Billy Bunker system with new sand, and dredging a pond on property. 

By West Shore Country Club, March 8 - Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

West Shore Country Club is a private 18 hole facility located in Camp Hill, Pa. Started in 1928, West Shore Country Club is one of the premier clubs in central Pennsylvania. A summer intern at West Shore Country Club can expect to learn a lot about the essential day to day practices of maintaining a golf course at a high level. The property is constantly improving and employment at WSCC presents a great opportunity to be involved in course construction projects as well as an ongoing tree removal/planting project.

By Pinehurst Country Club, March 6 - Denver, Colorado

Pinehurst is a 27 hole private golf club just minutes away from Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This property is an excellent training ground for any aspiring turf manager. We throw everything at you.  We prefer that you play golf too, although it is not a requirement.  Designed in 1958 by Press Maxwell, the 18 hole course hosts the CGA Amateur Championship every five years, most recently in 2018. At the end of the season we give you the opportunity to be Superintendent for the Day to use the skills that you have learned throughout the season. Here is what past interns said about their experience: "My internship at Pinehurst CC advanced my skills as an agronomist, operator, leader and career path greater than I could have ever hoped for" - Patrick M. 2013 intern, (Colorado State) Superintendent, Gold Mountain GC, Washington "My time at Pinehurst was eye opening, I learned how attention to detail can make all the difference." Brandon G. 2017 intern, Superintendent, Twin Creeks Golf Course, Pender, NE "Amazing learning experience with a lot of opportunity to develop skills" Alek B. - 2015 intern, (Michigan State) Asst. Superintendent, Western Golf & Country Club, Redford, Michigan "Pinehurst showed me how to operate a golf course at a high level...every day was different. I learned to operate every piece of equipment and many different skills. The experience was above and beyond my expectations." - Kyle K. 2016 intern, (University of Ohio) Assistant Superintendent, Pinehurst CC. "My internship was an invaluable experience that created a strong foundation for the rest of my career." -Brandon O. 2016 Intern, (Michigan State) Stanwich Club, CT "An opportunity to learn something new everyday working along side the very knowledgeable staff. Cody K. 2017 intern, (Front Range CC)

By Cherry Hills Country Club, March 5 - Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

Cherry Hills Country Club was built in 1922 by William Flynn and has a long history of holding major tournaments including three U.S. Opens, two PGA Championships, a U.S. Women's Open, U.S Senior Open,U.S. Senior Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, two U.S. Amateurs, and most recently the 2014 BMW Championship.   We have also recently been named the host of the 2023 U.S. Amateur.  The Grounds of Cherry Hills includes an 18 hole Championship course, a nine hole par three, driving range and practice facility, tennis courts, pool facility, and clubhouse. The championship course consists of poa/bent push-up greens with fairways, tees, and rough that are poa/rye/blue. The course just completed a renovation of all bunkers on the property, a redesign of the 8th hole, new tee boxes, and a creek addition.   Our goal is to provide you with the experience necessary to take the next steps in your turfgrass career.

By Shaker Heights Country Club, March 5 - Shaker Heights, Ohio

Shaker Heights Country Club                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (Donald Ross design)   Turf Management and Horticulture Internships History: In 1913 the club was born out of a split in the membership of the exclusive Euclid Golf Club, which was located on property owned by John D. Rockefeller at the top of Cedar Hill.  Euclid members, J.B. Zerbe and Judge Dwane E. Tilden approached O.P. and M.J. Van Sweringen seeking to build a golf course and clubhouse in the Village of Shaker Heights.  Both of the Van Sweringen brothers became founding members and served on the original House Committee. On May 29, 1915 the original clubhouse formally opened with a dinner dance attended by 500 of Cleveland's society.  Frank B. Mead, Cleveland's leading architect at the time, designed the clubhouse. The search for a golf course architect took sharp focus upon a young Scotsman named Donald J. Ross.  Ross had quickly gained the reputation as America's leading craftsman.  When Ross viewed Shaker's property he agreed to design the golf course.  Completion of the golf course took about 23 months.  Donald Ross designed many of the most famous golf courses in the world including: Pinehurst #2, Seminole, Scioto, Inverness and Aronimink.   On May 31, 1915 the first golf swings were taken on Shaker's front nine.  The first 18-hole scores were recorded on July 4, 1915 when the lower nine holes opened for play.   Intern/ Mission: Shaker Heights Country Club is seeking highly motivated and detail oriented Turf and Horticulture interns. Opportunity to work with 5 time major host (Bulle Rock Golf Course) and experienced leader, William Lewis (OSU ATI 1998). We are currently in the second phase of an immense master plan renovation. Interns will be exposed to all facets of golf course construction as well as our day to day tasks. Interns are expected to have a positive attitude, be prompt and on time in a professional manner and most importantly eager to learn. Check us out @ shakerccturf        Responsibilities: ·         Perform all mowing tasks on the golf course. (Greens, Approaches, Tees, Rough and Fairways) ·         Rolling ·         Bunker maintenance ·         Participate in daily course preparation ·         Aerification and cultural practices. ·         Chemical and fertility applications and calibration ·         Irrigation and drainage installation, troubleshooting and repair ·         All forms of watering on various playing surfaces ·         Clubhouse and golf course landscape/hardscape and flowers ·         Leading groups in various task