Lakewood Country Club is looking to fill intern positions for the summer of 2026. This position can extend into the fall.  Lakewood Country Club was designed by Tom Bendelow and opened for play in 1912. Throughout the years the club has gone renovations by Ralph Plummer and Coore and Crenshaw. Lakewood Country Club is entering into a new era of its rich and established history. The Club is currently in the process of a major golf course renovation at the direction of renowned golf course architect, Andrew Green. The Club is targeted to open back up in the Fall of 2026. All 18 holes are being redesigned to complement a new state-of-the-art practice facility, teaching studio and on-course comfort station.  The project will include hydronics, sub air, 2 wire HDPE irrigation and other new state of the art technologies.

This position requires a driven individual who aspires to be a leader within the industry.  This individual needs to be efficient, possess high expectations and strong time management skills. This individual needs to understand the requirements and demands of working at high end private facility. This position will be tailored to the skills, abilities and potential of the individual to ensure they benefit from their time at Lakewood.

Lakewood has hosted many events over the years. Lakewood played host to the Dallas Victory Open where Byron Nelson won one of his eight tournament titles that year. The Victory Open became the Dallas Open, which later become the Byron Nelson Classic, one of the most successful events on the PGA Tour. The long and happy association between Lakewood and the Nelson family continues to this day with the Byron Nelson Junior Championship played annually at the Club. U.S Open Sectional Qualifier (2017,2020,2022), Texas Amateur (2017), U.S Amateur Qualifier (2023), North Texas Senior PGA Championship (2024), U.S Mid-Amateur qualifier (2024). 

The Candidate will be exposed to construction, irrigation installation, grow in and many other important aspects of a major renovation. 

Ideally the candidate would be a strong fit for the club’s future. Interns would be ideal candidates for future Assistant positions.

Interns do not need to have previous experience. They do need to have a positive attitude, good work ethic and a willingness to learn and progress. They are encouraged to be In a Turf program or on the verge of enrolling into one.

Interns will be exposed to all aspects in turf management including construction, grow in,  seeding greens, Subair and hydronics, fan installation, fertilizer and chemical calibration and applications, Water management, experience with bentgrass greens in the transition zone, irrigation installation and troubleshooting, crew management and more.

About Lakewood Country Club

Lakewood Country Club featured a graceful three-story clubhouse overlooking a woodland that rolled and tumbled pleasantly over a fast growing East Dallas neighborhood. The Club's founding fathers knew the land at the corner of Gaston and Abrams would be an ideal location for Dallas' second 18-hole golf course. Lakewood played host to the Dallas Victory Open where Byron Nelson won one of his eight tournament titles that year. The Victory Open became the Dallas Open, which later become the Byron Nelson Classic, one of the most successful events on the PGA Tour. The long and happy association between Lakewood and Nelson continues to this day with the Byron Nelson Junior Championship played annually at the Club. Lakewood Country Club is the cornerstone of the neighborhood. A private, full service, family oriented, Club dedicated to providing Members with superb service, an array of recreational facilities and an ideal venue for social connection. Lakewood features an 18-hole golf course, 8 1/2 tennis courts, three swimming pools, a fitness center and a variety of Club events and dining options.

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