Communications and Golf
Jack
Experience Information
Employer: Cog Hill Golf and Country Club
Job Title: Intern
Major: Communications
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: No
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
Four course golf course that holds golf outings, wedding receptions, bridal showers, etc. There are somewhere around 200 employees between all departments. Golf is seasonal but the main clubhouse is operational year round
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I assisted with open play, anything golf outing related, maintenance work, pro-shop work, social media and advertising for the course, and concession work.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
Rules of golf, how to advertise for a professional company, how to plan and operate a typical golf outing, and how to order and stock pro-shop merchandise.
Favorite Part of the Experience
Learning how to advertise properly for a professional company through social media and understanding supply and demand for a golf pro-shop.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
Has taught me how to manage my time which will assist in any and all career opportunities/goals.