The Country Club located in Pepper Pike, Ohio is seeking a Golf Course Management Apprentice to develop and advance their career in maintaining one of the Midwest's premier country clubs.
Beginning in August 2022, renowned golf course architect Gil Hanse will restore the golf course to emulate Flynn’s original design. The work will include:
Green expansions of 30,000 square feet using existing nursery sod
Fairway expansions
New Tee construction
Tree removal
Re-construction of all bunkers using Better Billy Bunker
New short game area added to the practice facility
Installation of new irrigation around greens and tees
The applicant will be involved in all aspects of golf course maintenance with a focus on development and advancement in their career. Duties include, but not limited to:
Team and project management
Moisture management
Providing firm and fast conditions daily on native push-up Poa greens
Equipment operation
Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
Toro Lynx irrigation system
Chemical/fertilizer calibration and applications
Involvement in the planning and implementation of IPM strategies
Involvement in Green Committee and Construction project meetings
Compensation & Benefits:
$17-$20/hour plus OT + housing + scholarship bonus
Off-site housing available
Christmas bonus
Professional development workshops
Continued education
Uniforms
Meals
Golf privileges
Tournament volunteering opportunities
Pro shop discount
Potential advancement in the management team upon completion of apprenticeship/internship
Exposure to well-known industry network for continued growth and opportunities to reach career goals.
Preferred Requirements:
The applicant will have a Turfgrass Management or closely related field in a Certificate, 2-year, or 4-year program.
The Country Club is a private 18-hole facility located on 250 acres in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Known for being a family-oriented club, it provides numerous amenities to its members with the golf course being the focal point. Famed golf course architect William Flynn masterfully blended the routing of each golf hole with the natural topography to create a gem that is regarded as one of Flynn’s greatest designs, and consistently ranks as one of the top courses in Ohio. The rich-history of the club also includes hosting national events with the 1935 U.S. Amateur and the 2012 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is dedicated to serving its members, advancing their profession and enhancing the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.
