Agronomy Intern

DIVISION: PGA WEST

DEPARTMENT: Golf Course Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Golf Course Assistant Superintendent

STATUS: Non-Exempt

Are you looking to be part of a company that will stand the test of time, create opportunities for you to grow and to have fun? Then we welcome you to join Century Golf Partners at PGA WEST as a Golf Course Agronomy Intern.

About PGA WEST: Long recognized as the Western Home of Golf in America™, PGA WEST® is a premier Southern California golf destination in La Quinta, California. Set against the beautiful Santa Rosa Mountains and spread over 2,200 acres, this golfer’s paradise features nine iconic championship golf courses, five of which are open to the public, designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Tom Weiskopf. Each course offers a distinctive layout and golf experience with multiple tee boxes for varying skill levels. PGA WEST is also home to the famed PGA WEST Golf Academy, immaculate practice facilities, five stunning clubhouses, multiple dining options, as well as a wide array of golf benefits, luxury amenities and social activities for Club Members. Every January, PGA WEST plays host to The American Express™ golf tournament, a highly anticipated PGA TOUR event and two-night live concert series.

In 2005, several of the partners came together to realize a long-desired dream and created Century Golf Partners; a golf investment and management company. In the same year, the company also acquired the exclusive worldwide rights to the Arnold Palmer Golf Management brand and accordingly, Century Golf Partners operates many of its clubs under the Arnold Palmer Golf Management name.

Our Purpose: To improve the lives of the people we serve.

Our Mission: To be a Good Partner.

Our Vision: To be the most sought after business partner in golf.

Our Culture: We love serving others. We live by our team values, principles and Quality standards to create a fun atmosphere. This is the cornerstone of our success.

This position will be part of a growing company with a portfolio of private, public and resort courses throughout the U.S. We offer cross-facility training, scholarships and opportunities to participate in the American Express (PGA TOUR) at PGA WEST or The Ford Championship (LPGA) at Whirlwind Golf Club.

As we embark on this journey to be the most sought after business partner in golf, we seek a visionary and dynamic individual to be a key player in shaping our future. If you are ready to make a lasting impact while enjoying the ride, this is the place for you!

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Currently studying agronomy, turfgrass management or a similar degree.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The golf course agronomy intern is responsible for learning the agronomics to produce playing conditions outlined in the course’s business plan. This person will help attract and develop talent at all levels of golf course maintenance to create a highly functional team. This individual will also focus on the business of agronomy, technology, continuing education and long term strategic planning.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1-year turfgrass management experience required.
Currently learning about agronomy and turfgrass management practices with the ability to teach others.
A strong business aptitude and passion for the golf business.
Current (or ability to obtain) state certification or licensing as a pesticide applicator.

JOB BENEFITS

Housing Included
Employee Discounts
Uniforms
Scholarship Opportunities
Preferred selection for volunteering at The AMEX, hosted at PGA WEST.

OTHER CATEGORIES

Date Job Available: Summer 2026 (based on your school schedule)

Salary Range: $18.00 / Hour

Website: https://www.pgawest.com

Address: 55-955 PGA Boulevard, La Quinta, CA 92253

Century Golf Partners is comprised of the most experienced golf and club management teams in the world. Founded in 2005, Century is an investment and management company created for the purpose of acquiring and managing private clubs, resorts and public golf courses. The senior management team has worked together for over 30 years and includes industry veterans from ClubCorp, American Golf and other successful clubs. The Century team has managed these companies and operated over 500 golf courses, which combined represent more than $6 billion in golf, hospitality and real estate assets. Given our years of management experience, we consider ourselves comprehensive business professionals. At the core, we are solutionists! Driven by our mission to be a good partner, we are forthright and pragmatic regarding the economic challenges facing the golf and club business today. We blend the art and science of hospitality with proven business fundamentals to create unique and effective solutions for the clubs, courses and resorts we serve. Century Golf employs thousands of highly dedicated people who are committed to superior management and service of golf operations including: member acquisition and retention, revenue generation, event programming, yield management, expense control, agronomy, private events and tournament sales, clubhouse operations, capital improvements, accounting and technology systems. Our team pioneered industry-leading revenue-generation, yield management programs and is an acknowledged industry expert in private club membership programs and golf revenue concepts. At a time when many focus solely on cost containment, Century Golf is successfully driving revenue growth through aggressive capacity utilization, creative programming and exceptional execution. As a principal, Century Golf stands accountable for its actions and its performance. This philosophy sets us apart and makes us a sought after business partner in the private club and golf industry.

Agronomy Intern - PGA West