RENOVATION EXPERIENCE The internship in 2023 will be focused on the renovation project . This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in gaining construction experience . The proposed renovation will run from early 2023 to early 2024 with every major feature of the golf course being enhanced . Interns will gain experience by not only working on a large-scale construction project with a world-class architect and Club , but will also learn project management while working with outside contractors .
• During the construction project , interns will experience a variety of different things that they would otherwise not experience on a daily basis elsewhere including :
• Irrigation renovation and installation
• Elimination of fine turf surfaces before seeding
• Seeding and growing in of greens and fairways
• Project management
• Large-scale drainage projects
• New landscape prep and install
FERTILIZER / PESTICIDE PROGRAMMING AND APPLICATIONS
• Obtain Minnesota Pesticide Application License
• Calibrate fertilizer spreader and sprayer
• Apply Pesticides : Walking boom and riding sprayer ( Toro Geolink sprayer with auto steer )
• Fertilizer Application : Rotary and drop spreader and tractor spreader
• Complete and thorough record keeping
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND REPAIR
• Central Controller Operation : Toro Lynx
• Satellite Operation : Toro Network VP
• Pipe and Irrigation Head Repair
• Pump Station Operation : Flowtronics
• Portable Sprinkler set-up and hand watering techniques
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
• Implement and execute daily maintenance schedule on championship level course .
• Golf course set-up creating unique layout on a daily basis according to golf course conditions .
• Cultural practices necessary to maintain championship conditions .
• Utilize data collection and analysis for precision turfgrass management including drone thermal imaging .
INTERLACHEN COUNTRY CLUB • GOLF COURSE AND GROUNDS INTERNSHIP