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The Nelson Golf and Sports Club located in Irving, Texas is a 440-acre property which consists of two 18 hole golf courses, TPC Las Colinas and Cottonwood Valley. The golf courses consist of Bentgrass greens, and Bermudagrass fairways, tees and rough.
Interns will work closely with the superintendents and assistants in order to be exposed to all facets of our maintenance program. As an intern you will gain experience in calibration/application of chemicals and fertilizers, application of fertilizer/pesticides with GPS equipped sprayers, green’s moisture management, daily course preparation, irrigation repair/scheduling, agronomic philosophies and implementation, logistics in planning/scheduling daily jobs, and routine maintenance.
Dependent on availability and intern schedule of arrival you will also have the opportunity to experience working PGA tour events in the area.
Also, in participation with our local NTGCSA chapter, students who complete an internship program located in North Texas will be eligible to receive a $2,500 scholarship
Schedule: Summer Interns will be scheduled for 40-45hrs/week with the opportunity for more hours if desired. The schedule will also include two consecutive days off per week for the entirety of your internship with every other weekend off.
Requirements: The individual must be hard working, detail oriented, and have a desire to learn and excel in the turfgrass industry.
Education: Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year turf program.
Benefits: Daily hot Meals, Uniforms, Pro Shop discounts and Golfing Privileges, Housing included
Ranked among America’s leading venues, TPC and Cottonwood Valley are part of our comprehensive, award-winning Dallas golf club and resort. TPC proudly hosted the Byron Nelson Championship, an annual PGA TOUR event for 35 years and is an 18-hole, par 70 course measuring 7,166 yards from the championship tees. The 18-hole, par 71 Cottonwood Valley golf course measures 7,120 yards.
Honored multiple years in a row as the #1 Best Country Club in Dallas - First Class Category. With a limited number of golf memberships, you find your perfect tee time by becoming a Sports Club Member today.