Turfgrass Management Intern

Destination GN; Lake Geneva, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary on-property housing

Discounts at dining facilities and Pro

Reduced greens fees

Hotel rates for friends & family

Job summary

Destination Geneva National in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin invites applicants for a Turfgrass Management Intern position for the 2027 season. This five-to-six-month internship offers hands-on experience overseeing bent grass tees, fairways, greens, practice areas, irrigation, and turfgrass cultural programs alongside seasoned superintendents.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in turfgrass or agronomy programs (certificate or 2- or 4-year) or have two or more years of golf course grounds experience;

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Turfgrass/Agronomy/Horticulture degree program or two-plus years of golf course grounds experience.
• Knowledge of golf is a benefit and a strong work ethic is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily course maintenance.
• Turfgrass cultural programs.
• Daily course setup.
• Routine calibration of spreaders and sprayers.
• Irrigation operation and repairs.
• Pesticide and fertilizer applications.
• Assisting in and managing various projects.
• All aspects of golf course management.
• Natural/Native area management.

Skills

Willing to learn

Hard working

Responsible

Honest

Prior golf course experience

Education

Certificate or 2- or 4-year Turfgrass/Agronomy/Horticulture degree

Two-plus years of golf course Grounds experience

Job description

TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT INTERN- for 2027 Season

Join the fun, fast-paced team at Destination Geneva National, home to 54 holes of legendary golf designed by icons Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Lee Trevino and a one-acre Himalayas style putting course. As a Turfgrass Intern, you will help oversee GN's meticulously manicured bent grass tees, fairways, greens, and expansive practice area including two lakeside ranges and three practice greens.

Here is your opportunity to spend the season in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin while working alongside experienced superintendents who become valuable mentors. This is a five-to-six-month internship. Ideal candidates will be able to work through September or October. Complimentary housing and same-day pay are available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily course maintenance
• Turfgrass cultural programs
• Daily course set-up
• Routine calibration of spreaders and sprayers
• Irrigation operation and repairs
• Pesticide and fertilizer applications
• Assisting in andmanaging various projects
• All aspects of golf course management
• Natural/Native area management

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in Certificate or 2- or 4-year Turfgrass/Agronomy/Agriscience/Horticulture degree program, or
• Two-plus years of golf course Grounds experience

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Responsible
• Willing to learn
• Hard working
• Honest
• Prior golf course experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the game of golf is a benefit

BENEFITS & HOUSING

• Complimentary on-property housing is available to Turfgrass Interns on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to five- and six-month interns.
• Live and work in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s top resort town offering freshwater sports, shoreline hiking, boutique shopping, award-winning dining, ziplining, hot air balloons, historic boat tours, beaches, concerts, nightlife, and of course, world-class golf. Lake Geneva is only a 45-minute drive to Milwaukee, 90 minutes to Madison, and under two hours to Chicago.
• All seasonal staff receive benefits including complimentary golf, discounts at our dining facilities and Pro Shop, reduced greens fees for your foursome,special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, and more.

Why Destination Geneva National?

Specializing in the golf club lifestyle, Destination GN hosts 54 holes of signature golf by Palmer, Player and Trevino, a one-acre Himalayas-style putting course, award-winning dining and event venues, a lakeside driving range, sprawling semi-private Clubhouse with sweeping verandas, and sleek on-course executive suites and cottages plus a 146-room hotel with saltwater pools and marina. Tee up a career at Southeast Wisconsin’s premier golf resort and set the stage for celebration. Learn more at www.destinationgn.com.