2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Junior Golf

USGA•Lafayette, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) is seeking a junior golf intern to support golf operations and promote junior golf across Louisiana. Working with the LGA Executive Director and staff, the intern will help deliver LGA Championships, Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) tournaments, USGA Qualifiers, course rating assessments, and camps and competitions for Team Louisiana, part of the United States National Development Program. The role involves serving LGA members, junior golfers and their families, golf professionals, host-club staff, volunteers, sponsors, board members, and USGA staff. It offers experience in event management, communication, leadership, and golf administration in a team-oriented environment. The internship is based near LGA headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is expected to run approximately May 3 through August 31, 2027, with flexible start and end dates. The work includes frequent travel around Louisiana, outdoor tournament duties, early mornings, weekends, and extended hours. Compensation is $2,500 per month, and job expenses—including mileage, staff uniforms, and meals while traveling—are covered.

Requirements

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, early mornings, and weekends, and to travel frequently across Louisiana.
Ability to reside near LGA headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, for the duration of the internship.
Physical ability to lift heavy event equipment, such as ice chests, tee markers, flags, and tents.
Reliability and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in golf administration or sports management; a background in golf is not required.
Self-motivation, a personable and enthusiastic approach, and a strong work ethic.
Outgoing manner and comfort engaging with a diverse group of golfers.
Conflict-resolution and communication skills, including the ability to navigate challenging situations effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong customer-service abilities.
Leadership and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist with general office duties, including customer relationship management (CRM) updates and member correspondence.
Help manage the LJGT membership roster, registration, and distribution of membership packages.
Use Golf Genius to create events, pairings, and starting times and prepare tournament materials such as scorecards, hole locations, and local rules.
Attend course ratings as needed with the LGA Director of Member Services.
Prepare for tournaments by marking courses, setting tee markers and checking hole locations, and setting up starting and scoring areas.
Assist with tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.
Set up television leaderboards.
Manage LGA and LJGT equipment, including tee markers, flags, tents, radios, and coolers.
Coordinate with event volunteers and assist with radios and pace-of-play monitoring.
Ensure Golf Genius live mobile scoring functions properly for each pairing group.
Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email, including questions about Golf Genius and registration.
Work with the LGA Director of Communications on tournament social media, event photos, and timely updates.
Assist with tournament breakdown.
Assist with trophy and gift presentations at the conclusion of championships.
Write thank-you notes to host-club golf staff and ensure Player of the Year points are updated on the LGA website.
Help Team Louisiana Captain Jake Norris plan and coordinate camps and competitions for Team Louisiana.
Contribute to other projects as directed by LGA staff.