Golf Course Interns: Maintenance/ Management/ Food and Beverage

Oliphant Golf Management (OGM) is an industry-leading golf course development, construction and management company based in Plover, Wisconsin. Founded in 1996, the company has completed award-winning new construction and managed golf course projects at some of the most highly regarded golf clubs and new golf course developments across the country. Oliphant Golf Management delivers transformational change by creating extraordinary golf experiences through design, maintenance, and hospitality to numerous golf properties across the Midwest and Northeast United States. As a growing golf management, design, and maintenance company, OGM offers an array of opportunities for those seeking careers in the Golf industry. Recognized for the transformational change brought to golf properties, OGM prides itself on the golf experiences offered and business success of all its properties. Oliphant’s dedication to the history of the game along with a passion for architecture and agronomy provide exceptional guest experiences through maintenance, management, and design. OGM values and supports the continued education and training of future course managers who will positively impact the sport, its courses, and the future of the golf industry. In that spirit, internship opportunities are offered in Golf Maintenance at a few of their most highly-rated facilities. 

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE 

GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE For those interested in a career in the Golf Maintenance industry, an internship at an OGM property offers the opportunity to implement classroom learning in a real-world setting. OGM’s high benchmarks of course excellence will provide interns with an understanding of the hard work and detailed focus required to produce top-notch golf conditioning and experience for all golfers. Under the guidance of OGM’s industry leading Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents, interns will execute daily golf cultural practices, while gaining experience in equipment operation, fertilizer and chemical application, and small group project management. The internship program at OGM provides students with the knowledge, experience, and professional development necessary to begin a successful career in golf course/turf management. 

FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS For those interested in a career in the Food and Beverage Service industry, our F&B Operations internship offers the opportunity to practice the understanding of the industry in a real-world setting. OGM’s high standard of excellence will provide interns with a familiarity with the personability and detailed focus required to produce a top notch customer experience on a daily basis. Under the guidance of our properties’ management teams, interns will execute daily restaurant cultural practices, while gaining experience in safe, responsible food and alcohol service, customer service, and golf-related food operations both on and off the course. This internship program provides students with the knowledge, experience, and professional development necessary to begin a successful career in Food & Beverage Operations. 

GOLF OPERATIONS For those interested in a career in PGA/Golf Management, our Golf Operations internship offers the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with Oliphant Golf Management properties. As a Golf Operations Intern, you will immerse yourself in a comprehensive learning experience, acquiring key skills in excellent golf shop management, outside operations, coordinating tournaments, managing tee sheets, and mastering the art of merchandising. This internship program provides prospective PGM students with the knowledge, experience, and professional development necessary to begin a successful career in Golf Operations.  

WHAT TO KNOW INTERN QUALITIES All team members are held to the highest professional standards. Teamwork Mentality: Our team depends upon all members working in lockstep to achieve the desired outcomes for our golf course. The success of the team directly impacts our individual professional successes and vice-versa. Urgency of the Day: By nature, we are a hard-working company in an industry that requires the rea 

2024 INTERNSHIP OFFERINGS 

The Golf Courses of Lawsonia (Green Lake, WI) 

Nakoma Golf Club (Madison, WI) 

Trapper's Turn Golf Club (Wisconsin Dells, WI) 

Pocono Manor Golf Course (Pocono Manor, PA) 

Bullseye Golf Club (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) 

The Course at Aberdeen (Valparaiso, IN) 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 $13-$18/hour depending on the level of skills and experience

 On-site housing or stipend available 

Meal plan provided 

Expansive golfing opportunities (on site facility and OGM-affiliated courses) 

Paid Seminar Attendance, State and National Level Industry Networking 

Job Placement and Advisement, including routine job satisfaction meetings with OGM Regional Manager of Agronomy