2026 Golf Course Maintenance Internship | $19/hr.
About The Position
Colonial Country Club is a historic 18-hole championship golf facility located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1936 by Marvin Leonard to bring bentgrass greens to the South, the course was designed by John Bredemus and Perry Maxwell. Colonial has hosted the 1941 U.S. Open and is home to the longest-running annual PGA Tour event held at a single site, currently known as the Charles Schwab Challenge. The golf course has recently completed a major renovation led by Hanse Golf Course Design, positioning Colonial for continued excellence and championship-level playing conditions. Colonial Country Club is seeking Golf Course Maintenance Interns for the 2026 season. This internship is designed for individuals with a strong work ethic, a team-first mindset, and a desire to build a career in the turfgrass management industry. Interns will work closely with the Director of Agronomy, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and Agronomy staff to gain hands-on experience in maintaining championship conditions in the Southern United States. This role provides exposure to daily golf course operations, tournament preparation, and the execution of a major renovation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year degree program or certificate program in turf management or a related field.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
- Schedule will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Regular exposure to moving machinery, tools, chemicals, and irrigation systems.
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach as required.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Operate golf course maintenance equipment safely.
- Background check and drug screen required.
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of golf course maintenance experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily golf course maintenance and preparation.
- Calibrate liquid and granular applications (spray hawking, boom spraying).
- Learn and assist with GPS-guided sprayer applications.
- Support irrigation system operation and maintenance, including Rain Bird HDPE 2-wire systems.
- Assist with bermudagrass and bentgrass agronomic and cultural practices.
- Participate in water management practices.
- Assist in maintaining bentgrass greens in Texas conditions.
- Learn and assist with hydronics systems for greens (cooling and heating).
- Support PGA Tour tournament preparation and execution.
- Participate in tournament volunteer opportunities.
- Follow all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid off-site housing
- Meals provided
- PGA Tour and USGA tournament volunteer opportunities
- Tournament bonus
- Golfing privileges
- Pro Shop discounts
- Uniforms provided
- Exposure to championship-level course conditioning
- Hands-on experience with PGA Tour tournament operations
- Access to a well-established turf industry network for continued professional growth
- Opportunity for consideration for future full-time employment as the department continues to grow following the recent renovation
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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