2017 Turfgrass Intern Information at Pikewood National Golf Club P5_PWN71175 Intern Collateral_Packet_spreads_noble | Page 6
Pikewood National Golf Club, located southeast of
Morgantown, WV, has been ranked by Forbes Magazine
as #2 among “The Five Hardest Golf Courses in the U.S.”
and by Golf Digest as #18 among “America’s 20 Hardest
Golf Courses”, #74 among “The World 100 Greatest
Courses” in 2014, # 44 among “America’s Greatest 100
Golf Courses” in 2015, and “Best New Private Course” in
2009. In 2011 Link maga-zine listed Pikewood National
#7 on its “Top 10 One-Hit Wonders”.
The course takes full advantage of the picturesque West
Virginia Mountains boasting breath-taking vistas on
nearly every hole. Pikewood National is a private 18 hole
golf course which is highly exclusive to members who
enjoy golf at its purest state. This is a great opportunity
to work with a crew that is highly motivated to become
successful in this industry.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual
who is looking to eventually become a Golf Course
Superintendent. This candidate should be a self-starter
who takes pride in his/her work ethic and values the
importance of being a team player.
PIKEWOOD NATIONAL | SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This position will expose the candidate to a wide
variety of turf practices.
The Pikewood Turf Crew understands the
importance of sound agronomic practices.
Such practices include:
• Proper water management (hand watering, ect)
• Cultural Practices (topdressing, aerification, ect)
• Managing according to weather
• Fertilizer and chemical applications (proper calibration
and techniques)
The candidate will also be taught the
importance of:
• Good communication with the crew, management,
and members.
• Professionalism - proper appearance and demeanor
• Networking
• Career Preparation
• Record Keeping (Daily conditions journal)
Intern House
As stated previously, housing is provided. Pikewood
National Golf Club has graciously bought and furnished
a home for the incoming interns. Pikewood National
Golf Club understands that interns come from various
colleges around the country to learn and grow in the
golf course maintenance industry.
A Few Things to Know:
House is fully furnished (6br/3 ba).
• All appliances, including washer/dryer, TV, DVD player
• All furniture, including living room, dining room, bedroom
• All cooking utensils, plates, cups, etc.
• Direct TV basic cable package, Wi-Fi inter-net
access available
• House is located on golf course property, adjacent to hole #7
• Front and Back decks
• Basketball hoop, ping pong table
• Ample on-site parking
• Security System
• Outdoor Grill
Additional Benefits:
• Khaki pants, crew shirts, hats and pullover provided
• Internship dinner with Golf Course Superintendent
• Employee golf every Monday evening
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