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2027-2028 Agronomy Intern

CompanyAugusta National Golf Club
LocationAugusta
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Agronomy Intern will assist with daily golf course maintenance operations, including mowing, pesticide and fertilizer application, and irrigation repair. They will also be responsible for operating and cleaning turf equipment while adhering to strict safety and operational guidelines.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
937
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Located in Augusta, Ga., Augusta National Golf Club is dedicated to being the finest private golf club for its members and hosting the world-renowned Masters Tournament. Inspired by the mission of its founders, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the Club strives to promote the virtues of the game through the Masters, Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Drive, Chip and Putt, Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and Latin America Amateur Championship. In addition to advancing the game’s development, the Club is committed to supporting its employees and contributing to the community while upholding the values of continuous improvement and unparalleled service in all endeavors.
About the Role

This role is part of the Augusta National Internship Program, a 12-month, paid program based onsite in Augusta, Georgia. The program provides Interns with hands-on professional experience and meaningful opportunities to contribute within their respective areas while gaining exposure to Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. Housing assistance is available for this Internship.

The Agronomy Internship at Augusta National Golf Club provides a basic understanding of golf course maintenance operations and practices. The Agronomy Intern will develop their knowledge of agronomy and equipment operation while supporting the Agronomy Operations staff.

Essential Functions of the Job

  • Assists in pesticide and fertilizer applications.
  • Performs calibrations of spreader and sprayer units.
  • Mows greens, approaches, collars, fairways, second cut, etc. with appropriate equipment in a safe and timely manner.
  • Portrays an image which reflects positively on all Augusta National members, guests, patrons, and fellow employees.
  • Administers Augusta National water management philosophy for summer and seasonal situations with regards to Bent grass, Perennial ryegrass, and various varieties of Bermuda grasses.
  • Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment at all times.
  • Operates, inspects, and cleans equipment in strict accordance with Augusta National operational and safety guidelines, report unsafe equipment or activities to appropriate supervisor.
  • Identifies disease and pest issues using Augusta National resources and reports them to management.
  • Assists in irrigation repair and maintenance.
  • Physical demands are outlined immediately below.

Physical Demands

  • Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
  • Constantly required to use arms, hands, and fingers, to handle or lift items up to 50 pounds and/or drive a golf cart.
  • Constantly required to stand and walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • Proposes improvement ideas to the Agronomy Management team.
  • Properly utilizes safety equipment provided by Augusta National.
  • Works in a manner which does not disrupt the members and their guests.
  • Performs all other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job.

Qualifications:

        Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

  • Basic knowledge and operational experience of turf equipment
  • Basic understanding of the fundamentals of golf course etiquette in a private atmosphere

Relative Experience/Education:

  • Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, an accredited Turfgrass Management program or related field, with the ability to commit to a 12-month internship.
  • Previous experience in landscaping or grounds keeping environment required

Required License(s):

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Key Skills
AgronomyTurfgrass managementGolf course maintenancePesticide applicationFertilizer applicationEquipment operationIrrigation repairWater managementSafety complianceLandscapingGrounds keepingEquipment calibration
Categories
AgricultureSports & RecreationEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Housing assistance