2026 Detroit Golf Club Turfgrass Internship – Now Hiring! 

Ready to take your career in turfgrass management to the next level? Detroit Golf Club is offering one of the most dynamic internship experiences in the country – blending championship-level maintenance, PGA Tour tournament prep, and hands-on leadership opportunities.

Why DGC?

• Be part of history: Founded in 1899, home to two Donald Ross designs, and proud host of the Rocket Classic (PGA Tour).
• Learn from the best: Work side-by-side with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendents, and Equipment Managers.
• Grow your network: Connect with leading turf professionals through on-site and off-site educational opportunities, plus volunteer at elite tournaments nationwide.
• Shape the future: Play a role in finishing the 2025 North Course full renovation project (bunkers, greens, tees, irrigation, drainage, and regrassing).

What You’ll Do

• Daily course maintenance & championship prep (course setup, mowing, spraying, hand-watering, irrigation repair).
• Lead & manage crews on projects big and small.
• Learn equipment care with a dedicated week in the shop.
• Take ownership by scheduling weekly maintenance tasks and overnight irrigation cycles.
• Gain hands-on construction and grow-in experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Students currently enrolled in a Turfgrass Management program (2- or 4-year, or certificate).
• Prior turf/golf course experience is helpful, but not required – we’ll teach you.
• Highly motivated, team-oriented individuals ready to jump in and make an impact.

When & How to Apply

• Start Date: March 2026
• Email your resume, cover letter, and references to:
   Sam Moynihan – smoynihan@detroitgolfclub.org

About Detroit Golf Club

Founded in 1899 by William R. Farrand and several close friends, Detroit Golf Club remains an exclusive private golf club to this day. By 1916, our two Donald Ross-designed courses were completed. The North Course is host to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA Tour event, hosted every summer since 2019. The North Course has USGA greens built in 1988. The South Course consists of 17 original Donald Ross push-up greens with XGD drainage. Both courses have Bentgrass/Poa Annua playing surfaces on greens, tees, fairways. Roughs consist of Bluegrass/Ryegrass/Tall Fescue mixes. Detroit Golf Club has partnered with golf course architect Tyler Rae to develop a complete master plan for DGC moving forward. The North golf course is currently undergoing a full renovation in 2025 including renovation of Bunkers, Greens, Tees, Irrigation, Drainage, and Fairway Regrassing.

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