Dayton country club
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Ross Kramer, a PGM student, interned at Dayton Country Club during the summer of 2021. Dayton CC is an 18-hole, par 70 course located two miles from the University of Dayton that provides golf and tennis facilities as well as a pool and dining to its 240 golfing members. Kramer previously caddied at Dayton CC and obtained this internship by contacting the head pro, Keith Fisher. His internship duties included working the pro shop counter, preparing materials for events, and occasionally assisting in the bag room. Kramer learned the tournament and member software systems during the internship. He rated it a 10 out of 10 experience and would recommend it to other PGM students.
Dayton country club
- 1. Dayton Country ClubRoss Kramer
- 2. IntroductionThird year PGM student Born and raised in Dayton, OhioHave had various summer jobs such as delivering ice and working the front desk at the dorms before this internshipI am an only child and my dad lives in Dayton and mom lives in central Florida
- 3. Dayton Country Club 18 Hole facility that is shorter, only reaching 6,400 from its back teesThe course is very narrow and tree lined so it is still quite a challengeGreens are rarely flat and roll about and 11Par 70
- 6. Dayton Country Club StaffHead Pro: Keith FisherAssistant Pro: Jay DaileyShop Assistant: Andrew Beliveau
- 7. Business DescriptionDCC is located two miles south of UDs campusProvided golf, and exclusive tennis facility, swimming pool, and fine dining services to the membersDCC niche is being personable with all of its members since there is a small membership at the club
- 8. Business Description cont.DCC has about 240 golfing members and 550 overall members of the club
- 9. History of Dayton Country ClubDesigned in 1897 by Donald RossProvided a place for people to escape their everyday lives and enjoy diner or the casual round of golfDCC has grown slowly over the years but is more of a generational club with membership staying with families for many years
- 10. Internship DescriptionI previously worked as a caddie at DCC so I sent my resume to the head professional Keith FisherJune 14th September 13thRun the counter, prepare cart signs and scorecards for leagues and tournaments, rearrange the shop and put new merchandise out, and occasionally help out in the bag room
- 11. Internship DescriptionI learned how to use the tournament software, use the GHIN system, and the merchandising systemI participated in the twilight league a few times as well as the pro-stag eventI enjoyed being able to interact with the membersI disliked all of the down time there could be at times
- 12. Internship DescriptionDCC is 5 minutes from my house so its was very convenient locationThe rate of pay was on the low side at $7.50 and hour but if I did work overtime that was paidMalls, Movie theatre, Minor League Baseball, restaurants, and barsFantastic location
- 13. ConclusionDefinitely 10 out of 10I would definitely repeatFantastic learning experience especially for you first internship because you grasp such a wide scope of all things that go on at the course and not just one specific avenueHighly recommended to all PGM students
- 14. ConclusionI learned how to be more of a patient person especially when working with the membersMy expectations going into this internship were well metI will not be returning because I will be living in Columbus this summerI would tell Keith to delegate more tasks because there could be a lot of down timeYes, I want to continue on this career path