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The internship program will offer a wide variety of exposure, as we look to integrate personnel into all facets of golf course maintenance. We aim to tailor the program to the specific needs of the student, with the sole intention to accelerate growth in areas of greatest necessity. Interns will work closely with the agronomy team and will be key players in the success of the golf course. Experience and training will include but is not limited to:
Day to day maintenance (mowing of all surfaces, course set-up, rolling etc.)
General turfgrass management and cultivation on all surfaces
Maintenance of bentgrass and bermudagrass greens
Precision moisture management of putting greens with use of TDR’s on C3 and C4 surfaces
IPM (application of fertilizer and pesticides, calibration of sprayers and spreaders, documentation and planning)
Irrigation troubleshooting and repair
Hands on HDPE welding training
Access to all material and water quality testing, with educational discussions on the in depth decisions that go into building a golf course
Equipment maintenance (checking HOC, grinding reels and bedknives, etc.)
Small crew management
Involved in daily planning and scheduling of agronomic plan to improve awareness and understanding of concepts that produce championship golf
Must be currently enrolled or graduated from a 2 or 4 year turfgrass management program or agronomy related field
Previous golf course experience is preferred but not required
Located just 25 minutes from Austin, this members-only community is designed to make you feel at home. Here, families are free to spend their days however they please. From exploring miles of hiking trails through a landscape dotted with creeks and ponds, to playing a round of golf on our championship course; the opportunities to relax or take an adventure are limitless.
