Summer Agronomy Internship

The Club at Holliday Farms is a premier private golf community situated in the picturesque, rolling terrain of Zionsville, Indiana. Opened in June 2021, the facility features a Pete Dye-designed 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole Par 3 executive course, and comprehensive practice facilities. Holliday Farms was recognized nationally as the #2 Best Private New Course and #5 Best Overall New Course upon opening.

Our agronomic specifications incorporate industry-leading turf varieties and modern irrigation infrastructure:

Greens: Pure Distinction Bentgrass Tees & Fairways: Crystal Bluelinks Bentgrass Rough: Turf-Type Tall Fescue Irrigation System: Toro 2-wire Lynx central control system with Infinity heads Position Summary

As an integral member of The Club at Holliday Farms agronomy team, interns work directly alongside Golf Course Superintendent Nate Brown and the assistant management team. This internship program offers an immersive, hands-on learning environment that bridges academic coursework with real-world championship turf management practices.

We tailor each internship to the candidate’s experience level and career goals, ensuring maximum growth and preparation for future assistant superintendent roles in the golf industry.

Key Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

Plant Protection & Nutrition: Gain practical experience in calculating, calibrating, mixing, and applying fertilizers, soil amendments, and plant protectants.

Moisture Management: Master precise hand-watering techniques, local dry spot management, and daily soil moisture monitoring on Pure Distinction greens.

Mowing Operations: Perform daily preparation of greens, tees, fairways, and roughs utilizing top-of-the-line walk-behind and riding mowers.

Irrigation Maintenance: Learn operation, programming, and repair procedures for the Toro Lynx 2-wire central irrigation system, including valve maintenance and wiring diagnostics.

Course Setup: Execute championship-standard daily course setup, including hole cutting, tee marker placement, and detail maintenance.

Cultural Practices: Participate in and lead aerification, verticutting, topdressing, and turf renovation projects.

Leadership & Operations: Assist management with daily crew scheduling, task delegation, project supervision, and operational decision-making.