2027 Golf Operations Internship at Sand Valley

About the role

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, prehistoric sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.

Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the twelfth Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.

The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.

Position Summary

As a Golf Operations Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience across several areas of Golf Operations while helping deliver a smooth, welcoming experience for our guests. You'll work alongside experienced PGA Professionals to support daily operations, tournaments, retail, and practice facilities. Along the way, you'll build your knowledge of golf operations through professional development and educational opportunities, with experience that can count toward PGA Golf Management (PGM) internship requirements.

This is a seasonal role running from mid-April through mid-October.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome guests to Sand Valley with a warm, genuine approach, answer questions, and help them navigate their golf itinerary.
• Support inside golf operations, including charging and tracking golf rounds, point-of-sale transactions, retail, and inventory processes.
• Support guests before and after play by tagging and transporting golf bags, cleaning clubs, and assisting with vehicle loading or storage.
• Ensure the bag storage room is kept clean, organized, and ready for daily operations.
• Support daily practice range operations, including transporting and washing range balls, operating the ball picker, and filling range containers.
• Maintain a clean, guest-ready practice area by caring for the tee area, repositioning bag stands or barriers, refilling club cleaner, and removing trash.
• Refill water stations on the golf course.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of tournaments and outings.
• Support other areas of Golf Operations as needed.

Qualifications

• An interest in pursuing a career in golf or hospitality is preferred.
• A positive attitude and a genuine, caring approach to hospitality.
• Curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• The ability to listen, ask questions, follow direction, and follow through on responsibilities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
• The ability to stay organized and steady in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, push, pull, and lift for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds regularly.

Working Conditions

This role includes work throughout the resort in both indoor and outdoor settings. Weather, pace, and operational needs may vary throughout the day and season.

Perks

• Complimentary housing may be available, with priority given to interns who can commit to six months and live 50+ miles from Sand Valley.
• Golf Privileges
• Retail & Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Meal Program
• Uniform Benefit Provided
• Employee Assistance Program