Internship Program

Pesticide & Fertilizer Applications
During an internship at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club you will gain a great deal of experience in the application and management of pesticides and fertilizers. This will include spray rig operation, calibration, application rates and tank mixing.

Water Management
Our water management philosophy here at RTJGC is a high management program that involves micro management on all areas of the golf course. The aim is to keep the playing conditions fast and as hard as possible 7 days a week. This means all surfaces are monitored throughout the day checking for any wilt. There is a dedicated crew of up to 30 people continually checking the surfaces. We break the golf course into sections. This is where the interns will be given the responsibility of managing a section of greens throughout a heat stress period.

Irrigation Repair & Maintenance
The experience that you will gain in this field will be extensive, you will be involved in all aspects of irrigation work. We are always fine tuning our irrigation system throughout the year, continuously checking flow of nozzles and installing new irrigation lines to increase our water coverage. During the summer you will be involved in a personal seminar with one of Toro’s irrigation technicians held here at RTJGC. During the seminar you will cover all aspects of the irrigation system and how it works.

Course Setup
The setup of this golf course meets tournament standards on a daily basis. We change cups and move tee markers while taking into consideration the playability and balance of play for the days conditions. We constantly monitor green speeds ensuring we produce the best putting surfaces.

Renovation
You will play a major role in all aspects of renovation week. Including duties of top dressing, fertilizing and aerating.

Construction Projects
The continued lengthening of the golf course involved the construction of various new tees, with plans to continue this in years to come. In addition to the tees, many fairway lines were altered to adjust the course layout. In the future we will commence construction of a short game practice facility, this will involve the construction of three Par 3 holes and a chipping and practice green area.

Machinery Operation
You will gain a great deal of experience on all types of walking and riding mowers, greens rollers, sand pros and tractors.

Ornamental Care and Planting
We have 10 acres of ornamental beds that add to the beauty of the golf course.  There is a dedicated crew that looks after all these areas.

Career Development
The experience you will gain at RTJGC will greatly benefit your future career prospects, and help you to make that next step on your career path.

Housing
We provide all housing free of charge at a luxury apartment complex less than a mile from the Golf Club.

Uniforms
We will provide you with work shirts as part of your uniform.

Social
There will be many opportunities to play golf and interact with other Superintendent's and other golf course employees. You also get the chance to play in a local Superintendent's Association Tournament.

Meals
We provide lunch five days a week.

Scholarship
All interns at RTJGC are given the opportunity to participate in the Annual Scholarship Tournament. After the tournament there will be a dinner, in which scholarships are awarded to students that have shown enthusiasm and a willingness to learn in all facets of the golf course operations.

Networking & Future Employment
RTJGC is a well known Golf Club in the Mid-Atlantic region. There are many past Assistants that are now Superintendents in this area. There are always future opportunities for employment here or in this region following a successful internship.

PGA Tournament Event
Interns are given the opportunity to volunteer for a PGA TOUR event.