2027 Summer Internship
Job Details
Congressional Country Club is seeking seasonal Golf Course & Grounds Interns for the 2027 golf season. The 2027 season will be yet another exciting season here at Congressional. This year’s interns will help us progress and prepare the club to host the 2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June while also providing the best experience for our members and guests. This opportunity will allow students to get firsthand practical experience at one of the most storied clubs in the country on golf course maintenance. This year’s class of interns will be the first to operate out of our brand new, state-of-the-art maintenance facility including amazing intern housing.
Located in Bethesda, MD, Congressional Country Club is the #1 Platinum Club in the country. Congressional has a long-storied history of hosting Championships. In the last 15 years alone, Congressional has hosted the U.S. Open Championship in 2011 followed by two Quicken Loans National Tournaments (2014 & 2016). Congressional most recently hosted the 2022 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, 2024 Junior PGA Championship, 2025 Senior PGA Championship and this upcoming June the 2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Congressional is proud to continue this history in agreement with the PGA of America in hosting four more Championships in the next ten years as follows:
2029 PGA Professional Championship
2030 PGA Championship
2033 Senior PGA Championship
2037 Ryder Cup
Job Description:
Interns will be involved in the daily maintenance of two golf courses, Blue and Gold, and will work closely with the Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents. Interns will learn fertilizer/pesticide calibration as well as proper application practices. Daily jobs will include but not limited to course setup, irrigation repair, disease identification, and water management on USGA and pushup greens. Interns will also be exposed to the equipment maintenance and clubhouse horticulture/grounds side of the operation. Congressional Country Club prides itself on a positive learning experience for all interns of various skill levels.
Job Benefits
• Tournament/Championship Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Golf/Employee Discounts: Golf, Tennis, Fitness Apparel/Items
• Field trip visits to various clubs in the area
Job Requirements
• Ability to use logical or scientific thinking to solve problems
• Ability to work independently to carry out written and verbal instructions
• Ability to visually inspect golf course conditions and clubhouse grounds
• Good organizational and prioritization skills
Salary Range
From $19 to $20 per hour
Availability
Application Details
Peter Wendt CGCS, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds: pwendt@congressional.org
Ryan Geils, Blue Course Superintendent: rgeils@congressional.org
Kevin Johnson, Gold Course Superintendent: kjohnson@congressional.org
