Anchorperson>>
When it comes to major golf
Rochester is now on deck.
The PGA's next stop: Oak Hill Country Club.
As you can imagine it takes many people
to pull an event like this off.
Some of the best help comes from students
in RIT's Hospitality Program.
Amy Young has more on this win-win partnership.
Amy?
Amy>>
Imagine you are a student studying hospitality
and tourism, and you get the opportunity to
receive hands-on training for one our community's
largest events ever.
It is a dream come true, not to mention a
plus on the resume for one RIT grad student.
Kelly Palmer has a front row seat as well
as a behind-the-scenes look at a world-class
event.
Kelly>>
It's an honor of a lifetime, really.
To be a part of a team that works so closely
together and can pull off an event, such as
the PGA is terrific.
The RIT Hospitality and Tourism grad student
is working in the Catering and Banqueting
department at Oak Hill Country Club, prepping
for the likes of Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson
and Tiger Woods.
General Manager>>
Kelly's been able to interface with our Executive
Chef, our Director of Purchasing, and all
the operational departments of the club as
she learns how to put on a banquet, a wedding
reception, a major golf tournament, or even
a ladies bridge event on a day to day basis.
There is a history of collaboration between
Oak Hill and RIT, one that dates back to the
last time the PGA came to Rochester in 2003.
Kelly Palmer>>
Right from the beginning they really took
my education seriously and I went in the back
of the house and got to see all of the operations
and worked directly with the chef, and Ellen,
who's the purchasing clerk.
And see how the back of the house runs.
And then, I was moved to the front of the
house.
The partnership is a hole in one for both
the student and the club.
Manager>>
Not only is Kelly experiencing world-class
standards, but she will also have the experience
that she needs to take her career to a whole
new level.
At a venue the golf world is closely watching.
Kelly is obviously hoping this lands her a
job in her field.
At the very least she will have some interesting
stories.
