Championship Coordinator Intern - Tournament Operations

PGA Tour•Glenview, IL

63d•$17

About The Position

Western Golf Association The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, was founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area golf clubs. The WGA conducts two professional championships, the NV5 Invitational (Korn Ferry Tour) and BMW Championship (PGA TOUR), each benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation. The WGA also conducts four amateur golf championships, each with a longstanding history. To learn more, visit www.wgaesf.org. 2026 Schedule Tournament Dates Host Facility Women's Western Junior June 8-12 Meridian Hills CC (Indianapolis, IN) Western Junior June 15-18 Knollwood Club (Lake Forest, IL) Women's Western Amateur July 6-11 River Forest CC (Elmhurst, IL) NV5 Invitational July 20-26 The Glen Club (Glenview, IL) Western Amateur July 27-August 1 Beverly CC (Chicago, IL) BMW Championship August 17-23 Bellerive CC (St. Louis, MO) Evans Scholars Foundation The WGA champions education through golf by sponsoring the Evans Scholars Program, the sole charitable beneficiary of the BMW Championship and NV5 Invitational. Established by famed amateur golfer Charles "Chick" Evans, Jr., the program provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies across the country. Currently, 1,250 caddies are attending college on scholarship; there are 12,575 Evans Alumni. BMW Championship The 2026 BMW Championship will be played on August 17-23, 2026, and will bring a field of the top 50 PGA TOUR players in the FedExCup standings to Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The tournament dates back to 1899 when it debuted as the Western Open, making it the third-oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule, behind only the British Open and U.S. Open. BMW has sponsored the tournament since 2007, when it became the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR's FedExCup Playoffs. Since 2007, the BMW Championship has contributed more than $50 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation, the event's charitable beneficiary. NV5 Invitational The 2026 NV5 Invitational will be played on July 20-26, 2026, at The Glen Club. Since 2019, the Korn Ferry Tour and the Western Golf Association have partnered to conduct the NV5 Invitational. With Alumni like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas, the Korn Ferry Tour is the path to the PGA TOUR. The NV5 Invitational is a showcase for golf's next generation of stars. All proceeds from the event benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Requirements

Internship or work experience in sports management and golf preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Excellent "people" skills are a must
Self-motivated, team player with the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, host club members and staff, committee members, vendors, and volunteers
Must possess strong organizational skills
Ability to handle high-pressure situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Ability to relocate and travel as necessary

Responsibilities

Provide operational and administrative support to all four WGA amateur championships, with on-site support focused on the Men's Western Golf Association Championships: Women's Western Junior Western Junior Women's Western Amateur Western Amateur
Administrative duties include website management, registration packet and tee gift assembly, printing/copying and proofreading
Operational duties include transporting supplies to host facility, monitoring and maintaining equipment inventory, and on-site setup and breakdown
Work in conjunction with host club staff, WGA Directors, members, volunteers, etc.
Coordinate volunteer assignments and provide instruction to volunteers
Communicate with players, parents, and coaches as necessary by phone and email
Assist in processing tournament entry information, fees, housing and transportation requests, and booking practice round tee times
Assist with golf course set up and preparation
Coordinate data entry into pairings and scoring program
Update player applications, playing resumes, and rankings information
Work in conjunction with host club staff, WGA Directors, members, volunteers, etc.
Equipment set-up and breakdown
Golf course set-up and preparation
Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance, and replenishment
Vendor contract negotiations and on-site management
Assist in managing volunteers
Manage golf cart distribution and assignments
Assist with volunteer training, package fulfillment, and distribution
Manage deliveries, including incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving