2027 NYSGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Operations Internship

USGA • Syracuse, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYSGA is seeking golf enthusiasts for its 2027 season. Interns join a team of golf administrators responsible for conducting championship golf tournaments for the NYSGA and local regional golf associations in NYSGA territory. The internship is intended for a recent college graduate seeking entry-level experience toward a career in the golf industry. Golf skill level is not important, but a passion for golf and interest in learning to conduct competitions are welcome.

The position is based at NYSGA Headquarters in Jamesville, New York (Syracuse), with required travel throughout New York State for tournament duties and other on-site needs. Interns also may be assigned projects involving other association services, such as Handicapping, Course Rating, the Foundation, Communications, and Marketing, depending on their interests.

Compensation is $2,000 per month as an hourly employee, based on a 40-hour week, with overtime incurred. Job-related travel expenses are reimbursed. Interns receive Donald Ross apparel for tournament work, playing privileges at the Cavalry Club in Manlius, New York, and access to play top golf courses throughout the internship.

Requirements

• Be a recent college graduate interested in gaining entry-level experience toward a career in the golf industry.
• Have a background in golf, either through playing or working at a course, such as in a pro shop, outside operations, or golf course maintenance.
• Be able to work from NYSGA Headquarters in Jamesville, New York.
• Be self-motivated, detail-oriented, personable, and a proven team player.
• Be able to comfortably lift and transport equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Have personal transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Be an amateur golfer. PGM students are eligible; PGA professionals and apprentices are ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide email and phone support to golfers using the online registration software to sign up for tournaments.
• Review player-specific tournament eligibility requirements.
• Update association and tournament-specific websites.
• Inventory and organize tournament hardware and supplies.
• Use the NYSGA's Golf Genius tournament management software.
• Communicate tournament-specific information to players and association volunteers.
• Travel to golf courses as part of an NYSGA team to conduct tournaments, carrying out assigned responsibilities after extensive training.
• Set up the on-site NYSGA tournament office, event signage, and supplies.
• Prepare the course for tournament play, including marking out of bounds, penalty areas, and ground under repair; selecting hole locations and hole distances; assigning volunteers; and preparing Local Rules and Notices.
• Perform tournament administration tasks, including pre-round setup, player and volunteer registration, starting, scoring, spotting, and officiating.
• Close out tournaments by breaking down supplies, preparing and sending player, media, and volunteer reports and emails, and returning supplies to NYSGA headquarters.
• Complete additional projects that may involve Handicapping, Course Rating, the Foundation, Communications, or Marketing.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of job-related expenses while traveling.
• Donald Ross apparel for tournament work.
• Playing privileges at the Cavalry Club in Manlius, New York, and access to play top golf courses throughout the internship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed