Golf Shop Internship

Club Overview

A private club founded in 1989, The Lakes Golf & Country Club is conveniently located in Westerville with easy access to Columbus, Easton, and Polaris. A hidden oasis with many lakes, we feature an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Ed Sneed with man-made and natural water hazards on 13 of the 18 holes.

World-class racquet sports, golf, bocce and year-round aquatics programming provide our Members the opportunity to develop a lifelong hobby or compete at a high level. The Augusta-like clubhouse is a spectacular 33,000 square feet and yet feels like "your home away from home" for families, couples and individuals who appreciate an active and social lifestyle.

The many dining venues provide our Members with ample opportunity to suit their every whim. Whether it’s grabbing carry-out on the way home, a comfortable night out with friends, or enjoying a specialty burger while the kids swim, The Lakes is here to accommodate. With nothing but compliments about our professional staff, we are dedicated to providing complete member satisfaction. We invite you to tour The Lakes Golf & Country Club and experience the atmosphere and exceptional service for yourself.

Internship Overview

The Seasonal Golf Operations Internship provides hands-on experience across all areas of private club golf operations. Interns will work closely with the Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals to gain practical exposure to golf shop operations, tournament management, customer service, junior golf programs, merchandising, and outside services operations.

This position is ideal for students pursuing or considering the PGA Professional Golf Management (PGM) Program and those seeking to build a strong foundation in the golf industry.

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Lakes would prefer candidates to have prior experience working at a high-end, private facility. Hourly wage will depend on experience and responsibilities while at The Lakes.

Your primary responsibilities will include day-to-day operations of specific areas determined by the Head Golf Professional, working alongside the Golf Professional Staff, Merchandise Manager and the Outside Operations team.

Additional responsibilities, aside from outside operations tasks, for this position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Opening and closing the golf shop
• Tee sheet management and monitoring pace of play
• Assist in the planning, preparing, and executing golf tournaments
• Assist with the club’s extensive junior golf programs
• Golf car fleet management
• Merchandising and inventory including assisting in the bi-monthly physical inventories
• Assist in the supervision/training of the outside service operations
• Golf instruction and player development
• Develop a close working relationship with the golf course superintendent and other department heads
• Maintain a working knowledge of all of membership categories
• Monitor and enforce club rules as set forth by the Board of Directors