Golf Course Maintenance Intern

GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

THE ALOTIAN CLUB | ROLAND, ARKANSAS

Build the Skills. Gain the Experience. Start Your Career.

Are you a turfgrass student or aspiring golf course superintendent looking for more than a summer job?

The Alotian Club offers a hands-on professional development experience designed to prepare motivated individuals for a career as an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent and ultimately a Golf Course Superintendent.

At The Alotian Club, interns become part of a professional golf course management team and gain real world experience maintaining one of America's premier private golf clubs. From daily course setup and agronomy to irrigation, equipment management, construction projects, tournament preparation and crew leadership, interns are exposed to virtually every aspect of a high-end golf course operation.

If you are willing to work hard, pay attention to detail, ask questions and take pride in your work, this is an opportunity to develop skills that can follow you throughout your career.

WHY INTERN AT THE ALOTIAN CLUB?

Elite Private Club Experience

Learn what it takes to maintain a world-class golf course at the highest standards in the industry.

Unique Turfgrass Experience

Gain hands on experience managing Bentgrass greens and Zoysiagrass tees, fairways and rough, providing exposure to both cool-season and warm-season turfgrass management.

Real Hands-On Responsibility

You won't simply observe. Interns participate directly in course maintenance, equipment operation, agronomic practices, irrigation management, construction projects and daily decision-making.

Tournament Experience

Learn what it takes to prepare and present a golf course for championship level competition.

Career Development

Develop the technical, leadership and management skills necessary to advance into an Assistant Superintendent position and eventually become a Golf Course Superintendent.

Professional Networking

Work alongside experienced golf course professionals and develop relationships that can lead to future employment opportunities throughout the golf course management industry.

YOUR INTERNSHIP HAS A CAREER PATH

Intern → Assistant Superintendent → Golf Course Superintendent

Our internship program is designed to give motivated individuals the knowledge and hands on experience necessary to take the next step in their careers.

Throughout the internship, you'll develop experience in:

Agronomy and turfgrass managementIntegrated pest managementIrrigation and water managementEquipment operation and maintenanceGolf course constructionCrew leadershipTournament preparationBudgeting and financial managementEnvironmental stewardshipProject planning and executionOur goal is not simply to give you work experience. Our goal is to help prepare you for a career in golf course management.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Interns rotate through multiple areas of golf course management. The amount of time spent in each area will depend on previous experience, interests and individual development goals.

Daily Course Operations

Daily golf course setupMowing and general maintenance operationsCourse presentation and detail workUnderstanding daily priorities and workflowAgronomy & Turfgrass Management

Bentgrass putting green managementZoysiagrass managementMoisture managementFertility programsTopdressingAerificationGrooming and verticuttingGeneral turfgrass cultivation practicesIntegrated Pest Management

Pest identificationIPM planningProduct inventoryEquipment calibrationPesticide and fertilizer applicationsApplication documentation and record keepingIrrigation & Water Management

Toro Lynx irrigation systemWater schedulingIrrigation management and troubleshootingSubsurface air systemsGreens subsurface heating and cooling hydronics unitsMoisture management and conservationOn-site Toro Lynx training level 1 Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Golf course equipment operationReel and bedknife grindingCutting unit setupQuality of cutHeight of cutPreventive maintenanceEquipment care and organizationConstruction & Course Improvement

Interns will have opportunities to participate in future golf course improvement projects, including:

Drainage installationTee box constructionNative grass establishmentTall fescue areasOther course enhancement projectsHorticulture & Landscape Management

Landscape planningAnnual flower change-outsPruningTree workLandscape design and installationTournament Preparation

Gain firsthand experience preparing an elite golf course for tournament play, including the attention to detail, organization and teamwork required to present championship conditions.

PREPARE FOR TOURNAMENT GOLF

The Alotian Club has hosted some of the most prestigious amateur and collegiate events in golf, including:

2013 Western Amateur2019 Arnold Palmer Cup2021 Jackson T. Stephens CupFuture host site of the 2027 Arkansas State Amateur ChampionshipFuture host site of the 2027 Jackson T. Stephens CupInterns have the opportunity to learn what goes into preparing a golf course for championship competition and experience the standards required when the course is under the spotlight.

ABOUT THE ALOTIAN CLUB

Established in 2004, The Alotian Club is located just west of Little Rock, Arkansas, in the heart of the state's rolling hills. Founded by Warren Stephens, son of former Masters Chairman Jack Stephens, the private 18-hole club was designed by renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio and has been recognized among Golf Digest's "America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses."

The course is situated on approximately 1,500 acres and offers spectacular views overlooking Lake Maumelle.

Club facilities include:

Championship 18-hole golf course7-acre practice range3-acre short game areaNewly renovated golf course maintenance facility and administrative officesEquipment repair shopChemical storage and mixing facilityAt The Alotian Club, we take tremendous pride in maintaining an immaculate golf course while working together as a team toward a common goal. Quality and attention to detail are paramount.

WHO THRIVES HERE?

We are looking for students and aspiring golf course professionals who:

Are currently enrolled in or have graduated from a 2- or 4-year degree/certificate program in turfgrass management, horticulture, agronomy or a related fieldHave a positive attitude and genuine desire to learnTake pride in their workHave a strong work ethicUnderstand the time and commitment required to maintain a high-end private golf clubWork well as part of a teamAre willing to ask questions and learn from experienced professionalsWant to pursue a career in golf course managementPrevious golf course, landscaping or horticulture experience is preferred but not required.

We can teach skills. We're looking for people who are motivated to learn.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Internship Length: 3–12 months

Internship positions are available for individuals seeking both shorter-term seasonal experiences and longer-term professional development opportunities.

The Alotian Club is a fast-paced work environment where quality, consistency, teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

WHAT YOU GET

$18.00 / HOUR + OVERTIME

In addition to competitive hourly compensation, interns receive:

Free housingMoving allowanceMealsUniformsPTOGolf privilegesFishing privilegesTournament preparation experienceProfessional career networkingFuture employment opportunitiesMore Than an Internship

You'll leave The Alotian Club with more than hours on a timesheet. You'll leave with hands on experience, technical skills, professional relationships and a better understanding of what it takes to become a successful golf course superintendent.

JOIN THE TEAM

If you're serious about building a career in golf course management and want to learn in an environment where quality, teamwork and attention to detail matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today

Please send your resume to:

Koji Mitchell

Golf Course Superintendent

The Alotian Club

101 Alotian Dr.

Roland, AR 72135

Phone: 501-379-2585

Email: koji.mitchell@alotian.com