Club/Facility Description:

The Ford Field and River Club was once a winter retreat home for Henry Ford in the 1920’s. It is now recognized as one of the best sporting clubs in the country with a Pete Dye golf course, on site marina, equestrian center, and many other outdoor activities to explore on the clubs 1,800 acres. It serves as home to over 270 members. The Ford Field & River Club features a premier Pete Dye-designed championship course with two distinct nine-hole challenges: the front nine is designed around 250 acres of freshwater lakes, and the back nine resembles a great Scottish links-type course, with holes placed among the Club's original rice fields. Mr. Dye calls his Ford course "arguably my finest southern design."

Recognitions & Awards:

• Golf Digest & Golf Magazine Best New Courses
• Golfweek’s Top 100 Best Residential Courses
• Platinum Club of America, Distinguished Club of America Elite Status
• 2025 Nectar’s Top Workplaces
• 2025 Top Workplaces for Professional Development
• 2025 Top Workplaces for Employee Well-being
• 2025 Top Workplaces for DE&I Practices

Positions Available:

·        Golf Course Maintenance Intern

• See details below

Golf Course Maintenance Intern

Start Date: (Flexible)

• $16 -$18 per hour, depending on experience
• The Ford Scholarship
• Employee housing
• Staff Uniforms
• Golf Privileges
• Department recognition programs
• Team member appreciation celebrations

Responsibilities:

• Participate in day-to-day scheduling of grounds maintenance activities.
• Assist in hand watering and overall water management to ensure optimal course conditions.
• Learn and assist in chemical and fertilizer planning and application procedures.
• Contribute to cultural practices that enhance the quality of our course.
• Receive training with our Equipment Manager in our well-equipped maintenance shop.
• Assist in club tournament preparation and execution, contributing to the success of our events.
• Engage in industry networking opportunities to expand your professional connections.
• Opportunity to volunteer and network during special golf events hosted at our club.
• Contribute to golf course data collection (underground moisture sensors, firmness readings, stimp measurements, etc.)

Background and History of Our Scholarship Fund

The Ford Field & River Club Scholarship Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created in 2018 primarily to provide scholarships for The Ford Field & River Club employees and their families interested in furthering their education. It is a separate legal entity from The Ford Field & River Club, Inc. (Club) or The Ford Field & River Association, Inc. (POA).

Application

Interested students must provide the following information no later than March 31:

• A complete application form
• A certified copy of high school or GED transcripts
• Transcripts or other documentation of post-high school educational programs if already enrolled.
• A copy of the letter of acceptance from the college/university or accredited educational program. If the award letter is still pending as of the March 31 deadline, a copy of the college/program application will be needed, and proof of acceptance will be required before any award is processed.

The Ford Scholarship Selection Process

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a combination of factors including commitment to their proposed educational program, goals for the future, and evidence of solid achievement in school and work to date. Selection will be made by The Ford Field & River Club Scholarship Fund's Scholarship Committee and its Board of Directors. An interview may be requested. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final. Recipients will be notified by May1. Students may reapply for the program each year if they meet eligibility requirements.

Contact:

HR@fordfieldandriverclub.com

Include resume, scholarship application, references, & cover letter

Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2026

https://fordfieldandriverclub.com/careers/

Education & Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 seasons of golf course maintenance experience.
• Strong work ethic with intentions of building a career in Turf Management.
• Creative with a good attitude and an eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self-disciplined and capable of fulfilling goals established by management.

About Ford Field and River Club

The Ford Field and River Club is a private sporting community of elegant homes, incredible natural beauty, and extraordinary amenities, 18 miles southeast of Savannah in Richmond Hill, GA. The property consists of 1,800 acres along the Ogeechee River and includes an 18-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course, a deep-water marina, a golf clubhouse, an equestrian center, a fitness center, three Har-Tru tennis courts, two pools, and 10 miles of hiking trails. The Main House is the focal piece of our sporting club community, which was built in the 1930s and served as Henry Ford’s winter estate home. When famed golf course designer Pete Dye completed The Ford Field and River Club Course, he proudly proclaimed it his “Finest Southern Links.” The unique golf course features a parkland-style front nine and a links-style back nine, giving players the experience of playing two courses in one. Renovated in 2014, the course has received high praise from national publications such as Golfweek, Golf Digest, and Links Magazine. The Ford Field and River Club is nationally recognized as #97 Country Club by Platinum Clubs of America.

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