Internship Program

Pesticide & Fertilizer Applications
During an internship at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club you will gain a great deal of experience from our Integrated Pest Management program. 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. This involves micro management on all areas of the golf course. The aim is to keep the playing conditions hard and fast. This means all surfaces are monitored throughout the day checking for moisture. 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.

Course Setup 
Our golf course setup meets tournament standards on a daily basis. We change cups and move tee markers while taking into consideration playability and the balance of play. We are constantly monitoring green speeds to ensure we are producing the best possible putting surfaces.

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

Construction Projects 
We have just completed the construction and seeding of our new shortgame pratice area. Work will continue to grow in and prepare for opening in September 2012.  

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 from the local area. You will get the chance to play in a local GCSAA Superintendent's Tournament.

Meals
We provide lunch five days a week.

Scholarship
All interns are given the opportunity to participate in the Annual RTJGC 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. 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.