PGA Internship / Apprentice - Medinah Country Club - Medinah, IL, USA
A WORLD-CLASS LEGACY
Medinah Country Club has a history of hosting major tournaments, a tradition of incomparable golf, and a legacy of families coming together through the generations to contribute to making Medinah Country Club a Platinum Club. Our famed Course #3 has played host to numerous major championships and prestigious international golf events throughout the club’s history, including:
1949 U.S. Open
1975 U.S. Open
1988 U.S. Senior Open
1990 U.S. Open
1999 PGA Championship
2006 PGA Championship
2012 Ryder Cup
2019 BMW Championship
2026 Presidents Cup
“Interning at Medinah Country Club has been an amazing experience. There is no place like it between the history and resources available to you. No matter what you are interested in, Medinah has it for you and the professional staff has your back at every corner. I would highly recommend this internship.” –James Lentino, Clemson University, Class of 2022
- Location
- Medinah Country Club - Illinois, USA
- Posted
- 2023-11-10
- Deadline
- 2023-12-27
- Job Summary
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THE INTERNSHIP
Medinah Country Club provides a one-of-a-kind 3-month or 6-month internship for students interested in pursuing a career in the golf industry. Within our fast-paced operation, the professional staff mentors, teaches and guides students towards successful professional growth.
Our internship program is designed to provide the student with hands on experience in a variety of areas tailored to the intern’s specific career goals. The Shop/Retail Tee Sheet Management Tournament Operations Outside Operations Cart Fleet Management Driving Range Operations Member and Guest Services Caddie Program Lessons/Clinics Personal/Professional Development
- Responsibilities
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WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
Inside Operations
• Perform point of sales for golf and merchandise using Jonas Software.
• Assist the Merchandiser with day-to-day retail operations such as merchandise displays.
• Gain an understanding of MembersFirst Tee Sheet Software and accurately charge and track golf rounds on three golf courses in a high-paced operation that generates close to 55,000 annual rounds.
• Work closely with the Caddie Manager to ensure all caddie requests are serviced.
Outside Operations
• Interact with members and guests from around the world.
• Work closely with the Outside Operations Manager to ensure proper opening and closing procedures are completed for the practice facility, bag room and cart barn.
• Experience the Golf Learning Center with the opportunity to shadow Club Fitters and Teaching Professionals
Tournament Operation
• Expand your knowledge of tournament preparation from start to finish.
• Familiarize yourself with Event-Man and Golf Genius Tournament Software.
• Expose yourself to the USGA Rules of Golf and USGA Handicap Manual when it comes to conducting golf tournaments.
Lessons/Clinics
• Assist the golf professional staff with junior clinics and lessons throughout the summer.
• Learn how to structure a lesson by shadowing the golf professional staff.
Club Operations
• Working with managers across different departments, you will have a unique opportunity to learn the importance of interdepartmental communications and working closely as a team to provide a world-class member and guest experience.
• Involved in collaborative group projects involving interns across all other departments to achieve a goal.
- Qualifications
- PGA member in good standing
- Compensation
- To be discussed
- Benefits/Perks
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
As part of the Medinah Family you will expand your PGA network with some of the best clubs and golf professionals in the industry. Be prepared to plan your career goals, review your resume, and move toward becoming a leader in the golf industry. Our professional staff have worked across the country and are eager to open doors for your future. This page displays the clubs where we have placed interns and apprentices in just the past two seasons following their Medinah Country Club experience.
INTERN BENEFITS
In addition to receiving invaluable experience at one of the MOST PRESTIGIOUS country clubs in the country, interns will also have the following benefits.
- Discounted Housing Provided – Eaglewood Resort & Spa
- Competitive Hourly Compensation With Opportunities To Earn Gratuities
- Discounted Merchandise In The Shop
- Playing And Practice Privileges
- Meals Included At No Cost While On Duty
- Social And Networking Events Throughout The Season
- Course Website
- https://www.medinahcc.org/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp
- Employment Duration
- Our season is typically April 1 through November 1, so it would fall inside that window.
- Contact Information
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Golf Professional Staff ,Tim Drzewinski, PGA | Head Golf Professional | 630-438-6868 | tdrzewinski@medinahcc.org
General Management David Schneider | General Manager/COO | dschneider@medinahcc.org
Steve Cook | Director of Golf Course Operations | scook@medinahcc.org
Tammy Napoli | Director of Human Resources | tnapoli@medinahcc.org