October 28, 2014

Dr. John N. Rogers III, PhD. 160A Plant and Soil Sciences Building Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824

Dear Trey,

I write to inquire about potential interns from your program for the 2015 season. The internship allows the individual to be directly involved with our management team through the entire season. We accept only two interns in our program annually, so an individual is not lost in the shuffle, but an integral part of the operation.

The ideal candidate will be an energetic, disciplined self-starter with a keen eye for detail. They will be expected to work long hours, making themselves available whenever needed for maintenance activities. Please see attached sheet for a detailed position description.

We offer an hourly wage of $11.00, uniforms, lunch, golf on Mondays at the conclusion of the work day and housing.

Our position provides a great opportunity to experience one of the top facilities in the United States as well as be involved with preparation for the 2018 United States Open Championship. Individuals may contact me directly either electronically or via the Postal Service:

Jonathan S. Jennings, CGCS Golf Course Superintendent Shinnecock Hills Golf Club 200 Tuckahoe Road Southampton, NY 11968

Sincerely

Jonathan S. Jennings, CGCS

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club Intern Interns, under the supervision of the golf course superintendent and assistant superintendent, perform routine manual labor involved in golf course maintenance; do semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work; operate small hand-powered equipment; and occasionally perform work involving large equipment such as tractors, loaders and other mowers. Each intern may be assigned responsibility for the care and maintenance of several designated holes on the golf course and does related work as required.

Typical functions:

The Intern:

• Operates mowers and string trimmers in trimming greens, aprons, tees, around trees, fence lines, banks and hillsides; edges cart paths; edges, rakes and maintains sand bunkers.

• Sets tee markers and cups on greens daily; maintains ball washers; replaces tee towels and flags when needed; removes debris; sands and seeds tee and drop area divots.

• Maintains fuel and fluid levels for all types of equipment on a daily basis; reports equipment problems or failure to the equipment manager immediately.

• Returns all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility; and cleans the maintenance areas.

• Waters and fertilizes tees, greens and fairways. Will be required to take and successfully pass the New York State Pesticide Test as well as calibrate and spray areas designated by his/her supervisor.

• Under the direction of the superintendent or assistant superintendent, the intern marks the course for cart control; moves cart control barriers and replaces worn or lost ropes and signs; and may mark hazard and drop areas.

• Helps in project work; assists in the construction of new greens, tees and fairways; grades and prepares soil base; lays sod; and seeds tees, greens and fairways.

• Installs forms and lays walks and paths using gravel and asphalt mixes; excavates and backfills ditches and trenches with hand tools; repairs and replaces pipe on irrigation systems

• May be asked to operate mowers, dump trucks or other light equipment. • Performs other duties as directed by his/her supervisor.

Employment standards:

• Knowledge methods and materials used in grounds and landscape area construction/maintenance work.

• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools and equipment. • Ability to operate trucks and light motorized equipment. • Physical strength, stamina and agility. • Ability to follow oral and written directions. • Understand and play the game of golf • Have a strong desire to succeed and bring a positive attitude to work every day. • Possession of a valid driver's license.