Description

Overview

Want to Become a PGA Professional?

Want to Learn and Experience All Aspects of the Golf Business?

Why Become a PGA Professional?

These questions, and many more, will be answered through your internship with the Turf Valley Golf Operation.

Working at a family-owned facility provides a first-hand look at the love, passion, and pride that go into operating a golf facility of this magnitude. Turf Valley offers a unique environment where tradition, professionalism, and excellence come together every day.

The PGM / PGA Intern will play a critical role in the overall golf operation. This position works closely with the Professional Staff while gaining exposure to every aspect of the operation, providing a well-rounded and immersive learning experience. Exceptional performance during the internship may lead to an Assistant Professional position.

The PGM Intern position is open to current PGM students or future PGA Associates who are looking to begin their career in the golf industry. This is a seasonal position, with the opportunity to transition into a year-round role based on performance.

OPPORTUNITIES

• Leadership experience overseeing 36+ staff members
• Involvement in 48 member tournaments
• Management and execution of 40 corporate outings
• Opportunities to play and travel with members
• Become an expert in both the business and the game of golf

Experience Required

We expect all applicants to possess not only a general, but a broader working knowledge of both the game of golf and the business of golf.

Additional experience is a plus for all applicants. Experience in the areas listed below is preferred but not required.

The Head Professional's goal and responsibility is to ensure you receive adequate training, experience, and understanding in all of the following areas:

• Golf Genius
• Cart Patrol
• USGA GHIN Management
• Point of Sale Systems
• Chrono Golf Tee Sheet Management
• Microsoft Applications
• Canva & Advertising Software
• Visage Golf Cart GPS Systems

Essential Responsibilities

Our PGM / PGA Intern will experience and work in every facet of the golf operation, ensuring they gain the knowledge, exposure, and hands-on experience required for their respective PGM Program and a comprehensive understanding of a full-scale golf operation as a PGA Intern.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the Turf Valley Golf experience
  • Greet Members & Guest upon arrival
  • Anticipate Play and Assist the Golf Operations Team in managing the Daily Play
  • Ensure all Practice Facilities are stocked and clean throughout the day
  • Manage Billing Procedures for Daily Member and Guest Activity
• Golf Shop Support
  • Maintain an up to date and accurate tee sheet for our Starter & On-Course Player Assistant
  • Restock & Maintain Pro Shop Merchandise
  • Be Proactive in create new and creative merchandise displays
• Tournament Operations
  • Ensure all Tournaments have the necessary material before play (Rules, Scorecards, Tee Gifts, Booklets, etc.)
  • Proper golf cart setup with all amenities and supplies stocked
  • Exposure to Golf Genius Tournament Software
• Assist in Areas:
  • On Course Player Assistance
  • Outside Operations
  • Tournament Management
  • Merchandising & Inventory
  • New Member on boarding
  • Member Assistance when needed
  • Management of the Golf Operation in the absence of the Head Golf Professional
  • Outing Set up & implementation
  • Ladies Player Development Program
  • Men's & Ladies League

Benefits

BENEFITS

• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AS PGM/PGA INTERN
• GOLF OUTING STIPEND BASED ON PLAYER ATTENDANCE
• END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE BONUS
• CLUB REPAIR INCOME
• UNIFORM ALLOWANCE & P.U.D. AVAILABILITY
• PLAYING & PRACTICE PRIVELEDGES
• LODGING AVAILBALE IF NEEDED