Internship Program
Fore! Reservations and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Golf Enterprise Management Program (GEM) have teamed up to form an Internship Program. Now in it's third year of existence, the Internship Program provides Fore! Reservations software education to incoming golf industry professionals as well as enables Fore! Reservations golf courses to hire certified users of the Fore! Reservations system for either seasonal internship opportunities or full time employment positions.UW-Stout GEM students take a
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| Fore! Reservations CEO Harry Ipema and Marketing Director Scott Merchant visit with UW-Stout GEM students. "The partnership with Fore! Reservations and UW-Stout  is one of a kind. The opportunity for our students to learn, use and apply state-of-the-art technology at actual golf courses provides them a valuable learning experience. The golf course benefits from having a professional, knowledgeable, capable, eager-to-learn intern to help the facility meet its operational needs. Plus, the industry benefits by developing its future managers." - Kris Schoonover, UW-Stout GEM Program Director What Operators Are Saying"Our intern was able to comfortably step right into the tee sheet and point of sale system and taught us how to maximize the software's capabilities; helping us go to that next level of utilization and provide us with many'aha' moments." - Debbie Jeffries, Owner, RiverRidge Golf Complex (Eugene, OR) "It was a great experience for everyone! Our intern did a great job kickstarting our marketing initiatives and we offered him valuable real world practice. It's a huge benefit to have a staff member that doesn't require software training and can actually help you train others." - Dave Pollard, General Manager, Spring Meadows Golf Club (Gray, ME) "I would definitely recommend the Internship Program to other courses. It's fantastic that Fore! Reservations is taking an interest in developing the future leaders of our industry by partnering with UW-Stout." - John Statz, Head Golf Professional, Washington County Golf Course (Hartford, WI)  |
to learn how to utilize technology in all areas of a golf operation. Upon completion of the course, students become certified users of the Fore! Reservations system and are able to be placed in positions at Fore! Reservations golf courses all across the United States. UW-Stout GEM Program Director Kris Schoonover works with each golf course operator to find the best fit for the golf course's needs and the student's individual career goals.
Internship Positions
Post an available Internship position at your facility or learn more about
the UW-Stout Co-op Program.
Permanent Positions
Post an available permanent position at your facility through the UW-StoutCareer Services website.
Learn More About the Internship Program
For additional program information, please e-mail UW-Stout GEMProgram Director Kris Schoonover at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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What Students Are Saying |
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| "My internship was one of the best experiences of my life. The confidence I brought to the position was because I knew the Fore! Reservations system. I was able to apply what I learned in class and expand on it while working in the industry." - Adam Haese (UW-Stout GEM Graduate '10) "Learning about Fore! Reservations and the role of technology in the golf industry has been extremely valuable. Being a certified user will help me in my job search and hopefully be seen as an asset to my future employer." - Alyssa Riemenschneider (UW-Stout GEM Student '11) "In the classroom we are taught all of the best practices of Fore! Reservations and are given real world scenarios to solve through the software. Being able to apply that knowledge at Internship positions all across the country at Fore! Reservations courses is an excellent opportunity. This program does a great job of preparing our students to succeed." - Ryan Bloms (UW-Stout GEM Student & Teaching Assistant '11) |
