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Position Description
Seasonal Agronomy Intern
By Wicker Point GC and Willow Point Golf and CC
Course Descriptions
Wicker Point Golf Club
Wicker Point Golf Club is the only Bill Coore and BenCrenshaw design in Alabama. Nestled along the Wicker Point peninsula on thepristine shores of Lake Martin, this private course is defined by serene pineplantations, meandering creeks, and a spectacular lakefront back nine. Thecourse opened in September 2023 and features Zeonzoysia tees,fairways, and rough, TifEagle bermuda greens, TifTuf bermuda drivingrange, and native grasses framing the edges of the holes.
Recognition: Golf Digest runner-up in the2023 Best New Private Course category and ranked #2 in Alabamain its first year of eligibility. GOLF Magazine ranked the course #1 in thestate in 2025.
Willow Point Golf & Country Club
Willow Point Golf & Country Club is in the final stagesof a renovation led by world-renowned golf course architects Dana Fry and JasonStraka. The large-scale renovation modernized the greens, tees, fairways,bunkers, and irrigation system. Two areas of focus during the renovation wereto lower the elevation of all the greens positioned on Lake Martin to improveplayability and sightlines of the lake, and update the positioning and style ofbunkers to a "Bullnose" sodded rolled edge to enhance the lines and shadowsacross all the property. The course will reopen in late spring or early summerof 2026.
The renovated championship layout blends two distinctexperiences. The front nine features tree-lined fairways winding away from LakeMartin before returning to the shoreline. The final nine boasts six dramaticholes along Lake Martin with expansive water views. The redesigned course willplace high value on accuracy off the tee and precise irons into guarded greenscomplexes. When complete, Willow Point will play nearly 7,600 yards andfeature Zeon Zoysia tees and fairways, TifEagle bermuda greens, 419bermuda rough and Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue.
Internship Overview
This program is designed to prepare interns for the nextstep in their careers as Assistant Superintendents. We accomplish this goal bygetting to know to each intern's strengths and weaknesses in turf grassmanagement and then customizing their weekly routines to allow them to grow inareas they need to focus on. Interns will work directly with the Director ofAgronomy, Golf Course Superintendents, and Assistant Superintendents to gainhands-on experience in all facets of modern golf course management. Internswill have the opportunity to attend morning and afternoon meetings learningbig-picture scheduling and budgeting, along with preparing themselves to bepart of a professional office place upon graduation.
Unique Advantage: Interns split time between twoclubs, learning the contrasts in required maintenance practices between:
Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in all aspects of sophisticatedgolf course maintenance, including:
Educational Requirements
Must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year turfgrass managementprogram or related field
Experience Requirements
Previous experience working on a golf course
Job Benefits
Free housing
Free lunch
Free Uniforms
Golfing privileges
Volunteer opportunities for six and nine month interns
Discounts in the golf shop for apparel and equipment
Date Job is Available
January 1
Type: Intern
Seasonal Agronomy Intern
By Wicker Point GC and Willow Point Golf and CC
Course Descriptions
Wicker Point Golf Club
Wicker Point Golf Club is the only Bill Coore and BenCrenshaw design in Alabama. Nestled along the Wicker Point peninsula on thepristine shores of Lake Martin, this private course is defined by serene pineplantations, meandering creeks, and a spectacular lakefront back nine. Thecourse opened in September 2023 and features Zeonzoysia tees,fairways, and rough, TifEagle bermuda greens, TifTuf bermuda drivingrange, and native grasses framing the edges of the holes.
Recognition: Golf Digest runner-up in the2023 Best New Private Course category and ranked #2 in Alabamain its first year of eligibility. GOLF Magazine ranked the course #1 in thestate in 2025.
Willow Point Golf & Country Club
Willow Point Golf & Country Club is in the final stagesof a renovation led by world-renowned golf course architects Dana Fry and JasonStraka. The large-scale renovation modernized the greens, tees, fairways,bunkers, and irrigation system. Two areas of focus during the renovation wereto lower the elevation of all the greens positioned on Lake Martin to improveplayability and sightlines of the lake, and update the positioning and style ofbunkers to a "Bullnose" sodded rolled edge to enhance the lines and shadowsacross all the property. The course will reopen in late spring or early summerof 2026.
The renovated championship layout blends two distinctexperiences. The front nine features tree-lined fairways winding away from LakeMartin before returning to the shoreline. The final nine boasts six dramaticholes along Lake Martin with expansive water views. The redesigned course willplace high value on accuracy off the tee and precise irons into guarded greenscomplexes. When complete, Willow Point will play nearly 7,600 yards andfeature Zeon Zoysia tees and fairways, TifEagle bermuda greens, 419bermuda rough and Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue.
Internship Overview
This program is designed to prepare interns for the nextstep in their careers as Assistant Superintendents. We accomplish this goal bygetting to know to each intern's strengths and weaknesses in turf grassmanagement and then customizing their weekly routines to allow them to grow inareas they need to focus on. Interns will work directly with the Director ofAgronomy, Golf Course Superintendents, and Assistant Superintendents to gainhands-on experience in all facets of modern golf course management. Internswill have the opportunity to attend morning and afternoon meetings learningbig-picture scheduling and budgeting, along with preparing themselves to bepart of a professional office place upon graduation.
Unique Advantage: Interns split time between twoclubs, learning the contrasts in required maintenance practices between:
- Willow Point - a Fry Straka championship course with a balance of precision beauty, playability, and dramatic lakefront golf
- Wicker Point - a Coore & Crenshaw design featuring natural, firm, and contour-driven design where conditioning emphasizes strategic ground game play
Responsibilities
Interns will be involved in all aspects of sophisticatedgolf course maintenance, including:
- Daily course preparation and setup
- Equipment operation
- Water management and moisture control
- Golf course specific cultural practices for TifEagle greens, Zeon Zoysia tees/fairways/rough, and 419 Bermuda rough, and native areas
- Fertilizer and pesticide calibration, mixing, and application (including training on GPS sprayers)
- Crew leadership and staff management
- Troubleshooting and repairing Toro 2-wire and Smart Satellite irrigation systems
- Assisting with Master Planned course improvement projects
Educational Requirements
Must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year turfgrass managementprogram or related field
Experience Requirements
Previous experience working on a golf course
Job Benefits
Free housing
Free lunch
Free Uniforms
Golfing privileges
Volunteer opportunities for six and nine month interns
Discounts in the golf shop for apparel and equipment
Date Job is Available
January 1
Type: Intern