2010 Internships Secured

January 26, 2010 in 2-year

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Above is a map of where the Penn State Golf Course Turfgrass Management Students will be doing their internships this summer. This year’s class will be conducting internships at golf courses throughout the United States. This 6-month internship is an essential component of the 18-month Turfgrass Management Program at Penn State. Students will be expected to participate in a wide range of activities from agronomic practices, mechanics, business and people management, and numerous other skills related to golf course management.

The internship program begins in the first semester with an internship preparation class.  During the semester students learn to develop their resumes, write cover letters, create learning goals and objectives, and ultimately secure their internship. This summer, students will intern at the following golf courses:

Merion Golf Club, Gary Nolan
Medinah Country Club, Justin Gladhill and Chris Funke
Whistling Straits, Ryan Brooks
Glenmaura National, Emmanuel Santos
Pinehurst Golf Club, Daniel Carretero
Kittansett Club, Martin Sorensen
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Tyler Jumper
Denver Country Club, Dustin Weeks
Pine Valley Golf Club, Charles Kerr
Oakmont Country Club, Anthony Kowalski
Aronimink Golf Club, James Seisun
Bidermann Golf Course, Patrick Forrest
Muirfield Village Golf Club, Timothy Kelly
Eagle Point Golf Club, Dallas Cockrell
Winged Foot Golf Club, Ernie Bendzak