castle pines golf club
Golf Operations
Internship Program
Expand and develop your skills and knowledge at one of the top clubs in the world.
Discover Castle Pines Golf Club
One of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses
From its origination in 1981, Jack Vickers envisioned a golf club that would set a standard of excellence in all phases of its operation. From the Jack Nicklaus designed course to the dining experience, on-site cottages, the classic clubhouse atmosphere and beyond, accommodating hospitality and world-class quality remain a signature of Castle Pines Golf Club today.
Located just 30 minutes south of Denver, Castle Pines is currently ranked #50 in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses,” and was the host of the 2024 BMW Championship.
Why work at Castle Pines Golf Club?
Just 30 minutes from Denver 30 minutes from Red Rocks Amphitheatre 45 minutes from Colorado Springs Easy access to the Rocky Mountains Discussions about any industry topics encouraged Subsidized housing options available
Become an Intern
The Internship Program at Castle Pines is designed to further develop and expand upon the skills and knowledge of aspiring Golf Professionals. This will also serve as an opportunity for the student to network and build relationships with other top clubs and Professionals around the country.
Castle Pines Golf Club is committed to operating one of the best internship programs in the country. It remains our vision to not only develop young Professionals but advance them to opportunities where they can implement their learned educational value at other institutions.
Founder Jack Vickers hired Jack Nicklaus to design Castle Pines in 1980.
THE INTERNATIONAL
Castle Pines ran THE INTERNATIONAL tournament on the PGA TOUR for 21 years. Past champions include Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Davis Love and Vijay Singh.
“Amen Corner [at Augusta] famously got its nickname because of the unpredictability of being down there in that pocket, there’s Amen Corners all over this place out there so you’re going to need a Fields Medal to work out what the winds doing with the altitude.” - Brandel Chamblee
On the BMW Championship...
“This club is spectacular...the way they treat the players and the caddies. That means a lot to all of us. They should really be proud.” - Keegan Bradley
“Castle Pines is the finest venue on TOUR.”
- Shane Lowry
Program Curriculum
• History & Traditions of Castle Pines Golf Club
• Processes, Structure, Accountabililty
• Pillars of Success, Mission Statement, Quality Standards
• Career Development & Networking
• Professional Notebook
• Goal & Intention setting, follow up review sessions
• Bi-weekly private meetings
• Educational calendar
• Leadership development
• Education
• Management
• Continuous improvement / operational improvements
• Educational calendar & Professional development program
• Member profiling
• Involvement in training new staff and personnel
• Areas of Responsibility
• Arrival/Departure process for all Members and guests
• Golf car fleet management
• Bag room operations
• Practice tee operations
• Ball washing facility
• Club repair room
• Instruction/Club repair
• Trackman education
• Club fitting and repair
• Swing analysis and instruction amongst staff members
• Fitting days and education
• Merchandising
• Basic principles of displaying merchandise
• Inventory
• Buying of product
• Internship Summary
• How can we better the program? What did you learn?
• Personal and professional opportunities/ plans for next summer
• Interview and portfolio preparation
• Resume evaluation
Meet the Team
Led by Drew Parr, Head Golf Professional
Chris Hyten First Assistant Golf Professional
Harrison Boundy Assistant Golf Professional
Paul Lobato Director of Instruction
Danielle Coffman Buyer & Merchandiser
Kate Marrs Golf Shop Administrator
Team Housing Program
Castle Pines Golf Club is pleased to offer our Team Housing Program, which provides subsidized housing for eligible employees and interns. Luxury hotel accommodations with expansive amentities are availble at a cost of $960 a month.
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Grab-and go breakfast
• Daily continental breakfast
• Fitness center/pool
• Laundry service on-site
• Weekly housekeeping
• 15 minutes from Castle Pines
• Two miles from light rail (RTD)
• Conveniently located near restaurants & shopping (Park Meadows mall)
• TV with premium cable
• Utilities & WiFi included
Tournament Tradition
A rich history of hosting professional tournaments
Jack Vickers always dreamed of building a world-class golf club capable of hosting professional tournaments. His dream was realized soon after opening Castle Pines, with the creation of The INTERNATIONAL in 1986. Running on the PGA TOUR for 21 years until 2006.
After an 18 year hiatus, the TOUR returned to Castle Pines in August 2024 with the BMW Championship.
Example Golf Event Schedule
