2016 Student Internship Program
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2016 Student Internship Program 3700 GLENEAGLES ROAD CHARLOTTE, NC 28210 704-542-1553 WWW.QUAILHOLLOWCLUB.COM QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Student Internship Overview The internship we offer at Quail Hollow Club is extensive and well rounded. Interns will receive hands on experience on all aspects of golf course maintenance and championship preparation. Our interns will be given leadership opportunities and challenged to be their best each day. On top of the experience gained from daily course maintenance, construction projects, tournament preparation and recovery, we offer training seminars twice a month taught by the golf course superintendent covering all aspects of golf course maintenance and agronomy. Quail Hollow Club interns will be given the opportunity to train with veteran staff members who have had success at the highest level. We actively seek student interns worthy of the challenges inherent to a golf organization of this caliber. Our interns must possess a strong work ethic, high character and an enthusiastic positive attitude. A significant portion of this internship program will include accurate pesticide calibration and application, proper watering techniques, and golf course setup; you will be formally trained in the daily operation of golf course maintenance. Our turf grass program is designed to teach you the fundamentals required to be successful in the golf course industry. You will leave Quail Hollow Club more qualified to excel if you have enthusiasm and are willing to work the hours for success at this level. Our interns will also be given the opportunity to volunteer at another professional tournament during their time at Quail Hollow Club. Quail Hollow Club has hosted the Kemper Open Invitational Golf Tournament (1969-1979), the World Seniors Invitational Golf Tournament (1980-1989) and has been a part of the PGA Tour for the past 15 years. We are currently the host for the Wells Fargo Championship which is played in early May each year. A few notable winners in the past have been: Jim Furyk (2006), Tiger Woods (2007), Rory Mcllroy (2010,2015), and Rickie Fowler (2012). The club will also host the PGA Championship in 2017 and the President’s Cup in 2021. Quail Hollow Club has what is considered by some tour pros to be the hardest three finishing holes on tour, famously named “The Green Mile.” (Pictured Below). QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Turfgrass Intern Job Description COURSE SUMMARY: Quail Hollow Club is considered by many to be one of the finest courses in the United States. The course was originally designed by famed golf course architect George Cobb in 1961 to capture the beauty as well as challenging terrain of the Piedmont region. In the intervening years, the course has undergone a series of improvements, including modifications to several holes by Arnold Palmer in 1986, and a redesign by Tom Fazio in 1997 and 2013. JOB SUMMARY: This is an opportunity for driven, dependable, hardworking individuals to advance their education and experience through an internship with our organization. You’ll also experience all aspects of golf course maintenance and championship preparation. Your internship will include: Equipment operation Pesticide calibration and application Fertility program development Weed identification and eradication Record keeping Water management Course set-up Irrigation operations and repair Sub Air operations Large scale projects Budget management Leadership training SALARY: Competitive wages ranging from $10.00-$12.00/hour DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: Three, Six and Twelve Month Internships are available BENEFITS: Housing available, Meals, Uniforms, Golf Privileges, APPLICATION PROCESS: Send a resume and cover letter to: Missy Maxson Quail Hollow Club- Grounds Department 3700 Gleneagles Road Charlotte, NC 28210 [email protected] 704-542-1553 direct line 704-542-3392 fax Golf Course Superintendent: Keith Wood [email protected] Assistant Golf Course Superintendents: Basil Lowell, Brandon Hicks & Shane Omann [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Missy Maxson [email protected] Office: 704-542-1553 Quail Hollow Club 3700 Gleneagles Road Charlotte, NC 28210 .