Turf Management Internship – 2026

Vaquero Club | Westlake, Texas

About Vaquero Club

Located in the exclusive community of Westlake, Texas, Vaquero Club is an elite private club renowned for delivering an unparalleled golf experience. With a prestigious membership and immaculately maintained facilities, Vaquero sets the standard for excellence within the golf industry.

In 2023, the golf course underwent a full reconstruction, integrating cutting-edge technology and modern design principles to redefine turf management practices. The course features bentgrass putting greens and zoysia grass on fairways, approaches, and tees. This state-of-the-art environment provides interns with exceptional exposure to premium turfgrass varieties, advanced agronomic systems, and innovative maintenance strategies at the highest level of the profession.

Internship Overview

Vaquero Club is seeking motivated, detail-oriented students or recent graduates with a strong interest in turfgrass management and golf course maintenance for the 2026 Turf Management Internship Program. Interns will work alongside an experienced agronomy team to maintain championship-level playing conditions while gaining hands-on experience with modern equipment, technology, and best management practices.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, real-world experience in a high-performance, private club setting and to prepare candidates for long-term careers in golf course management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily golf course maintenance operations, including mowing, trimming, rolling, and course setup

• Participate in irrigation management, including system operation, moisture monitoring, troubleshooting, and basic repairs

• Learn and apply advanced turfgrass cultural practices such as aeration, topdressing, and cultivation programs

• Gain hands-on experience managing bentgrass and zoysia turf, including disease identification, nutrient applications, and stress management

• Support special agronomic and environmental projects, including data collection, weather monitoring, and course presentation initiatives

• Safely operate, clean, and maintain specialized turf equipment under the supervision of the agronomy team

• Assist with tournament preparation and execution as scheduled

Learning Opportunities

Interns can expect exposure to:

• Modern turf management technologies and data-driven decision-making

• Integrated pest management (IPM) strategies

• Water management and conservation practices

• Equipment operation and preventative maintenance

• Team leadership, communication, and professional development within a private club environment

• Introduction into Hydronics, PrecisionAire Systems under the green surfaces.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Turfgrass Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field

• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions

• Valid driver’s license preferred