Seasonal Intern

By The Riviera Country Club, March 12 - updated Tuesday at 12:35 PM - Pacific Palisades, California

  Golf Course Overview: The Riviera Country Club was designed by George C. Thomas Jr. in 1926. Since its establishment, the course has played host to four major championships along with the annual, Genesis Invitational hosted by the Tiger Woods Foundation. As the club approaches its centennial, we are preparing to host a series of prestigious events, including the 2026 Women’s Open, the 2028 Olympics for both men and women, and the 2031 U.S. Open. The historic Riviera Country Club is poised to make history once again.   Every Hole at The Riviera:    Job Description: Are you passionate about turf management and eager to kick-start your career in the golf course industry? We are offering an exciting internship opportunity for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our golf course maintenance team. This internship is designed to provide you with invaluable experience, working directly alongside our skilled team members and management. This role is a perfect opportunity to fulfill school requirements and immerse yourself in all aspects of golf course maintenance. As an intern, you’ll gain exposure to both the technical and leadership aspects of turf management. You will develop a diverse skill set that will set you apart in the competitive world of turf management. Plus, you’ll be guided by experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping you grow and succeed in the industry. Key Responsibilities: Assist in hand watering greens, ensuring optimal moisture levels, and collecting important data for course health. Support the application of fertilizers and chemicals to maintain vibrant, healthy turf across the course. Operate various state-of-the-art equipment used in the day-to-day maintenance of the golf course. Take on leadership roles by guiding small teams to effectively complete maintenance and construction projects. This internship offers the chance to not only gain essential turf management skills but also to build leadership experience in a real-world setting. If you're ready to learn from industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and develop a rewarding career in turf management, we want to hear from you!  

By Sleepy Hollow Country Club, May 10 - updated May 28 - Briarcliff Manor, New York

  Sleepy Hollow Country Club is a private, 27-hole C.B MacDonald original design overlooking the Hudson River in Scarborough, New York.  SHCC is currently ranked 59th in the United States by Golf Digest, and 70th in the world by Golf Magazine.  The 338 acre property consists of a championship 18-hole Upper Course and an executive 9-hole Lower Course.  Hanse Golf Course Design completed a restoration of the Upper Course in 2016 that converted the greens construction to USGA specification while utilizing the original poa sod.  The Lower Course consists of native soil push-up greens, offering candidates an opportunity to manage both sand-constructed USGA greens and hundred year old native soil greens on the same property.   Seasonal interns will be an integral part of an agronomic team that strives to provide championship level conditioning on a daily basis to our membership and guests.  Interns are involved in every aspect of the day-to-day operations, and will work alongside all assistants and the superintendent.    Summer learning opportunities will include: Daily course setup, including special event/tournament setup strategy Advanced moisture management on all playing surfaces Plant protectant and fertilizer applications using wide array of equipment Spray hawks, boom sprayers, and GPS boom sprayers Irrigation system operation, repair, and maintenance practices Both new Toro 2-wire SmartHub system and Toro VP Satellite system In-season cultural practices, including spiking, needletining, topdressing, groom/brushing Involvement in disease/insect scouting, and IPM record-keeping Long and short term budgeting strategies Introduction to data collecting and digital tools Application record keeping using Playbooks, job scheduling using TaskTracker, speed and firmness data using the USGA GS3 ball and Deacon software Exposure to golf course construction projects and facility improvements Volunteer and networking opportunities at other top clubs in the Metropolitan area   Engaged interns will open more doors as they progress, and it is our hope that interns will seize the opportunity to convert their internship into a full time position.  Two of our current assistant superintendents came through the internship program, and we have placed six interns as assistant superintendents across the country in the last three years.  This is a great opportunity for both first year interns and post-graduates alike looking for a fast-paced environment to elevate and hone their skills as they work towards achieving their career goals.  The agronomy team is very well connected in the industry, and will do everything we can to help interns be as successful as possible in their future careers.  

By PGA WEST, April 7 - La Quinta, California

Golf Course Agronomy Intern Are you looking to be part of a company that will stand the test of time, create opportunities for you to grow and to have fun? Then we welcome you to join Century Golf Partners at PGA WEST as a Golf Course Agronomy Intern.  Long recognized as the Western Home of Golf in America™, PGA WEST® is a premier Southern California golf destination in La Quinta, California. Set against the beautiful Santa Rosa Mountains and spread over 2,200 acres, this golfer’s paradise features nine iconic championship golf courses, five of which are open to the public, designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Tom Weiskopf. Each course offers a distinctive layout and golf experience with multiple tee boxes for varying skill levels. PGA WEST is also home to the famed PGA WEST Golf Academy, immaculate practice facilities, five stunning clubhouses, multiple dining options, as well as a wide array of golf benefits, luxury amenities and social activities for Club Members. Every January, PGA WEST plays host to The American Express™ golf tournament, a highly anticipated PGA TOUR event and two-night live concert series.  In 2005, several of the partners came together to realize a long-desired dream and created Century Golf Partners; a golf investment and management company. In the same year, the company also acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to the Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand and accordingly, Century Golf Partners operates many of its clubs under the Arnold Palmer Golf Management name.    Our Purpose: To improve the lives of the people we serve. Our Mission: To be a Good Partner. Our Vision: To be the most sought after business partner in golf. Our Culture: We love serving others. We live by our team values, principles and Quality standards to create a fun atmosphere. This is the cornerstone of our success.   Our focus for you is to help develop your agronomic and business skillset to prepare for positions in our growing portfolio across the country. This position will be part of a company portfolio of private, public and resort courses throughout the U.S. We offer cross-facility training, scholarships and opportunities to participate in a PGA Tour event when we host The American Express at PGA WEST.  Your opportunity with us covers the biggest names in golf, including “The Happiest Place on Turf”: Walt Disney World Golf, PGA WEST, The Legends, The Nelson Golf and Sports Club and many more!  As we embark on this journey to be the most sought after business partner in golf, we seek a visionary and dynamic individual to be a key player in shaping our future. If you are ready to make a lasting impact while enjoying the ride, this is the place for you!

By RUMSON COUNTRY CLUB, April 3 - updated April 3 - Rumson, New Jersey

Rumson Country Club is an 18 hole private golf facility located on the Jersey Shore. The membership amenities at Rumson CC are vast; not only an 18 hole championship course, but we possess a driving range, short game practice area, croquet court, tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, skeet and trap shooting range, pool, marina, and a sailing club. The club is located 40 minutes south of New York City, 90 minutes from Philadelphia, and 3 minutes from the beach. We have renovations projects planed for the next several years. This will be a great learning opportunity as all parts of the golf course will be addressed.

By Ocean Reef Club, March 25 - Key Largo, Florida

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT FOR FALL/WINTER 25/26 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.