PRIDDIS GREENS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Internship Details
WELCOME Thank you for considering Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club for your internship experience. Located just minutes from Calgary in the Alberta Foothills, our generational family-oriented Club offers a tranquil escape with two world-renowned 18-hole championship courses featuring our top-of-class surfaces. Interns enjoy an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and work with our crew of roughly 85 turf care employees. We put an emphasis on learning the skills you can’t get in school, including supervising small crews, training new employees, working with state-of-the-art technical equipment and monitoring devices. Priddis Greens turf care alumni make up dozens of industry leaders, including award-winning superintendents, numerous assistant superintendents, award-winning equipment technicians, educators, golf course construction company owners, and industry partners. We would be delighted to welcome you to Priddis Greens. Chris Prodahl Golf Course Manager
WHO WE ARE PURPOSE
ENRICHING LIVES through golf
VISION
To be Alberta’s premier private golf club, where warm HOSPITALITY, spectacular GOLF, and a strong sense of BELONGING define every experience
VALUES
EXCELLENCE, ENJOYMENT, and RESPECT
IT ALL STARTED WITH A FOREST AND A LOVE FOR THE GAME
OUR STORY It all started with a forest and a love for the game. We set out in 1983 to offer an exceptional golf experience that intentionally aligns course excellence and conciergestyle member service - all amidst a natural woodland setting that is second to none. Our love for the game of golf and all that it represents is genuine: the pursuit of excellence, the activity in the amazing outdoors, and the way it connects the people and times we value most. We put that passion into creating two exceptional 18-hole courses and easy experiences that can be shared with everyone. Today, we continue our quest to deliver Alberta’s premier golf experience.
INTERNSHIP Priddis Greens Turf Care boasts a long history of starting students in our Internship Program with the tools needed to progress successfully in the Golf Industry. Priddis Alumni can be found throughout Canada in top positions due to their understanding of the importance of leadership. Our commitment to “Enriching Lives through Golf” extends to every member of our team. Our employees will leave Priddis with the understanding of: Holding yourself and others accountable for expected standards: Pride in a job well done Continuous Improvement Fostering Inclusivity Enjoyment Achieving Excellence Employees on our current management team who went through our Internship Program include: ·Golf Course Manager – Chris Prodahl ·Raven Superintendent – Cam Huard ·Irrigation/Construction Manager – Steve Lockhart ·Raven Assistant Superintendent – Dan Gleason .Raven Second Assistant – Matt Taylor ·Hawk Assistant Superintendent – Shayne Price
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
BENEFITS People Management: Overseeing a small crew of direct reports to meet our expected standards. Safety: Industry leading safety program boasting the second club in Alberta to achieve COR status. Technology: Robotic mowers, GPS sprayers, TDR moisture meters, Lynx Mobile irrigation system, Task Tracker (online job board), GS3 “smart golf ball” to measure green speed, firmness, smoothness, and trueness. Continuing Education: Additional training led by industry leading professionals, AGSA conference attendance to those eligible, fertility training, and irrigation training. Golf Privileges: Industry leading golf privileges with restrictions only on weekends before 11:00 am Uniform: No cost uniform, including golf shirts, mid-layer, outerwear, safety gear Meal program: Daily meal included and dining room privileges (discounted). Pro Shop Merchandise: Discount Program Intern House: Accommodation available (limited rooms available – first-come first first-served) on site
THE HAWK COURSE
Discover the Hawk course at Priddis Greens Versatile Play: 18-holes featuring eight (8) sets of tees with yardage ranging from 4,100 to 6,900 Relaxing Start: Begin your game with a comfortable, short par four Expansive Layout: The 10th tee is 2.3km from the clubhouse, offering a geographically spread-out experience Stunning Scenery: Enjoy scenic views of the Priddis Creek Valley and the Rocky Mountains Challenging Terrain: Experience dramatic elevation changes, generous fairways, and large undulating bentgrass greens Convenient Concessions: Visit “Hawk Hideaway” after holes 5 & 14 for refreshments Picturesque Par Threes: All four par threes require a carry-over water Memorable Finish: The closing par five features water on the left, trees on the right, and a challenging multi-tiered green Year-Round Activities: In winter, enjoy professionally groomed tracks for walking and snowshoeing, and ice skating on Hawk #17
THE RAVEN COURSE
Discover the Raven course at Priddis Greens Versatile Play: 18-holes featuring eight (8) sets of tees with yardage from 4,100 to 6,900 Championship Worthy: home to the 1999, 2009, and 2016 LPGA Canadian Women’s Open Enjoyable Start: Begin your round with a scenic dogleg par five Diverse Layout: Front nine is tree-lined with water hazards on three holes; back nine is more open but still challenging Signature Greens: Smaller, undulating greens with Priddis Greens' unique character Convenient Concessions: Refresh at "Raven’s Nest" between holes 9 & 10 Scenic Views: Enjoy stunning vistas of Priddis Creek Valley, Rocky Mountains, and Loon Lake Memorable Finish: Conclude with a classic uphill par five to a multi-tiered green Winter Activities: Professionally groomed tracks for walking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing
DRIVE YOUR SKILLS TO THE GREEN
PRACTICE FACILITIES Practice Range: Full-length range 22 stalls, either Fiberbuilt Performance mats or grass tees, depending on scheduled rotation Yardage signs and short-game targets Conveniently located near the Clubhouse and both golf courses Chipping Green: 6,000 sq. ft. bentgrass green Practice all shots required on both golf courses Putting Green: 9,000 sq. ft. top-of-class putting surface Multiple hole locations for practice Surfaces and undulations consistent with the Hawk and Raven courses Short Game Area: Large greenside practice bunker Ability to hit 40-yard pitch shots Located in a tranquil location away from the Clubhouse
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