Seasonal Intern

Detroit Golf Club is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented individuals with a goal of advancing in the Turfgrass industry. Our philosophy is to ensure students are ready to progress into the next stages of their careers upon completion of their internship at Detroit Golf Club. Individuals will work closely with the Director of Agronomy and Course Superintendents in developing their skill set in an array of management tasks necessary to provide championship conditions.

Daily maintenance tasks include, but are not limited to: Course Set Up, Operation of all golf course equipment including tractors, Calibration of spreaders and sprayers, Plant Protectant and Fertilizer Applications, Irrigation Repair and Troubleshooting, Drainage repair and installation, and Hand Watering.

Aside from daily maintenance tasks interns will have an opportunity to:

Spend a week in the shop with the equipment manager learning basic mower maintenance and repair

Schedule all maintenance tasks for a week during the season

Schedule overnight irrigation cycles on Rainbird Cirrus control system

On and off-site educational opportunities from leading industry professionals

Attend industry events hosted by our local GCSAA chapter

Get hands on experience in golf course construction and grow-in

The position will provide opportunities to lead small crews and motivate staff to complete an assortment of jobs. Individuals will be involved in the tournament preparation for the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA Tour Event, with the additional option for other tournament volunteer experiences to help diversify their own professional network and skill sets. Full-time employment is available upon completion of a degree or certification program.

Course Description:

Founded in 1899 by William R. Farrand and several close friends, Detroit Golf Club remains an exclusive private golf club to this day. By 1916, our two Donald Ross-designed courses were completed. The North Course is host to the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA Tour event, hosted every summer since 2019. The North Course has USGA greens built in 1988. The South Course consists of 17 original Donald Ross push-up greens with XGD drainage. Both courses have Bentgrass/Poa Annua playing surfaces on greens, tees, fairways. Roughs consist of Bluegrass/Ryegrass/Tall Fescue mixes. Detroit Golf Club has partnered with golf course architect Tyler Rae to develop a complete master plan for DGC. The North golf course will undergo a full renovation in 2025 including renovation of Bunkers, Greens, Tees, Irrigation, Drainage, and Fairway Regrassing.