PGA Apprentice - Internship

Overview

Position Overview

Fayetteville Country Club is seeking a motivated PGA Golf Management student for a six-month internship from May 1, 2027 - October 31, 2027 offering practical experience in private club golf operations. The intern will work alongside the professional staff to deliver exceptional member service while developing skills in tournament administration, instruction, merchandising, outside services, and daily operational management.

With the golf course scheduled to reopen in June 2027 following renovation, this internship offers a unique opportunity to participate in reopening preparations and help establish service standards for the season.

Essential Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Member Service and Golf Operations

Welcome members and guests and provide attentive, professional service.

Assist with daily golf shop operations, including opening and closing procedures, telephone inquiries, point-of-sale transactions, and accurate recordkeeping.

Support daily play, monitor course activity and pace of play, and communicate concerns to the professional staff.

Learn and communicate club policies, golf etiquette, and service expectations.

Assist with reopening preparations, including organizing work areas, preparing equipment, and reviewing operating procedures.

Tournament and Event Administration

Assist with planning and conducting member tournaments, leagues, outings, and junior events.

Prepare event materials, pairings, scorecards, signage, and scoring reports.

Gain experience with tournament software, handicap procedures, course setup, and application of the Rules of Golf.

Support event registration, scoring, results, and post-event review.

Instruction and Player Development

Assist the professional staff with junior golf programs, clinics, camps, and player development activities.

Observe lessons and participate in supervised instruction as appropriate to experience and qualifications.

Help prepare practice areas, instructional equipment, and teaching materials.

Encourage participation by golfers of different ages and skill levels.

Merchandising and Retail Operations

Assist with receiving, pricing, displaying, and selling golf merchandise.

Support inventory counts, special orders, and merchandise recordkeeping.

Develop an understanding of purchasing, gross margins, inventory control, and vendor relationships.

Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming golf shop.

Outside Services and Practice Facilities

Participate in golf cart preparation, staging, cleaning, and storage.

Assist with bag handling, club cleaning, and golf bag storage.

Maintain orderly practice facilities, including range setup, ball collection, and equipment care.

Work with outside service staff to provide a consistent member experience.

Administration and Professional Development

Assist with staff schedules, operational reports, member communications, and other administrative projects.

Attend golf staff meetings and participate in assigned learning activities.

Coordinate with the Head Golf Professional to complete school-required internship documentation and applicable PGA Golf Management assignments.

Complete an assigned project that contributes to golf operations and present recommendations to the professional staff.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a PGA Golf Management university program and eligible to complete the internship through that program.

Strong interest in pursuing a career as a PGA golf professional.

Professional appearance, dependable attendance, and a positive, service-oriented attitude.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Basic knowledge of golf operations, etiquette, and the Rules of Golf.

Willingness to learn golf operations software and point-of-sale systems.

Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and tournament schedules throughout the internship.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Learning Objectives

By the conclusion of the internship, the student should demonstrate increased proficiency in:

Delivering member service in a private club environment.

Supporting daily golf operations and outside service teams.

Preparing and administering golf tournaments.

Assisting with instruction and player development.

Understanding merchandising, inventory control, and basic retail financial measures.

Applying administrative, communication, and leadership skills.

The intern will receive ongoing coaching, a midpoint review, and a final performance evaluation. Internship assignments will be coordinated with the student’s university requirements.

Benefits

Meals on Duty

Uniform Allowance

Playing/Practice Privleges

Potential Housing Assistance