Turf Internship Position at Winchester Country Club – Winchester, Massachusetts

Overview

Winchester Country Club remains one of the premier courses and exclusive clubs in the state, ranking 12th in Golf Digest’s Best In State. Featuring views of both the Mystic Lakes and the Boston skyline, this Ross layout remains intact, with help from Ron Forse Golf Design over the past few decades and most recently the hiring of famed architect Andrew Green for an updated Master Plan and course renovation beginning in August of 2026 consisting of Greens modifications, full bunker renovation with the addition of Better Billy Bunker liners and Signature 900 sand, Tee reconstruction and fairway expansions are some of the many improvements that will be made to the course, providing both challenge and enjoyment for its members and their guests once complete. The club has also been awarded the honor to host the Massachusetts Amateur in July of 2026.

Position

The Turf Internship position is a collaborative one with the Superintendent and Assistants. The position will strengthen the candidate’s agronomic knowledge and course conditioning expertise. The position will prepare the candidate for an Assistant-In-Training position here at Winchester or wherever the candidate would like to progress their career. The objective of the position is to educate the individual on the basics and the continued expertise of turf management as well as how the course is set up for play each day. The individual is asked to absorb information pertaining to plant health, course conditioning, course set-up and learn to understand operational logistics. The position is designed to build the ground work and establish a foundation of agronomics (plant & soil science), infrastructure (drainage, irrigation piping & electrical components, pumphouse, buildings, transportation paths), be a part of course projects big & small, boost crew morale, understand weather & disease pressure forecasting and observations, cultural practices, moisture management, quality of cuts, and course set-up (tee marker locations, pin locations, green speeds and firmness, shot selection, how the course is played through the golfers viewpoint each day, fescue/rough/bunker playability) to name a few.

The candidate will be immersed in educational and informative conversations relating to agronomics and course preparations with the Superintendent and Assistants. The candidates will experience all aspects of what it takes to be a great turf manager, and to provide the membership with the best possible golfing experience through unmatched golf course conditioning on a daily basis.

The candidate will communicate with the Turf Team (Super, Assts & AITs) on the details of general maintenance performed on course, and work with the Greenskeepers on upholding the expectations of the Grounds Department. The candidate on occasion work side-by-side with the crew on their staff assignments to practice their leadership skills, be responsible for irrigation/water needs and plant protectant applications for all surfaces and become an expert with plant health and conditioning. The candidate will perform all maintenance practices and procedures pertaining to the needs of the golf course.

Qualifications

- A positive, can-do attitude.

-The ability to focus on the details.

-Taking initiative, and a sense of competitive drive.

-A strong commitment to tasks completed on time and with care.

- No formal education or experience is required, but is a plus.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $18-20/hour DOE + OT
• Lunch Provided
• Uniforms
• Free On-Site Housing
• Golfing Privileges