First Ever Careers in Golf Internship Program Launches at Westfield Country Club

6/3/2021

With commitment and passion to offer opportunities to underrepresented communities, Westfield Country Club, together with industry leaders from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf.MyFuture.MyGame, is proud to announce the first "Careers in Golf Development" program.

WESTFIELD CENTER, OH – June 03, 2021

Four college students are participating in a three-month internship experience at Westfield Country Club in the Golf Operations and Golf Course Management departments. The students are all rising sophomores and include students from Albion College, located in Albion, MI and Howard University which is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Washington DC.

“'Golf. My Future. My Game.’ works to engage, open doors, expose opportunities and create a platform for a greater comfort level with the game and industry of golf,” said Craig Kirby, CEO of Golf. My Future. My Game. “The selected students are from various backgrounds and regions represent diverse interests and will have the opportunity of a lifetime. At the end of the internship, my hope is the students realize that golf is more than a game; golf is a lifetime experience with unparalleled possibilities.”

Learn more about the Careers in Golf Development program and each of the interns by watching this short video: