Assistant Experiences a Special Ryder Cup

Ford Plantation Assistant Matt Sumpter, volunteered for the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. His jobs ranged from final greens set up (Figure 1) to mowing bunker banks (Figure 2). The jobs at Medinah allowed all the volunteers to experience various aspects that go into preparing for a major golf tournament.





Figure 1. Matt Sumpter standing on the 15th green after final inspection at the Ryder Cup.

Figure 2. Matt is putting the final touches on green side bunkers.

Matt, a former intern from 2010, had special ties to the course. Having spent a summer helping grow in the renovated fairways and greens, the tournament was especially exciting. "To go back, see how the golf course has come together over the years since the renovation and hosting The Ryder Cup was special." says Sumpter. For Matt, the experience was topped off by the opportunity to get to work side by side with past classmates, former supervisors, and industry professionals from all over the world.

 

Matt’s Ryder Cup experience is highlighted with other Purdue Alumni in the article by Purdue Connections.