Pathways Discover Internship Program

USGA • Southampton, NY

117d

About The Position

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org. Recent studies show that the game of golf employs 1.6 million people in the U.S. but only a small fraction are held by those from underrepresented communities. As part of the ongoing effort to address those imbalances and foster a more inclusive game, the USGA annually hires students to participate in the Pathways Discover Internship Program at the U.S. Open Championship. The primary mission of the program is to expose college and graduate school students to the multitude of job opportunities and pathways in the business of golf. The USGA is committed to continue the program in 2026 at the U.S. Open and advancing continued long-term change in the golf industry by creating pathways to careers beyond the tee.

Requirements

• Demonstrated maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative to learn.
• Ability to positively contribute to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, and accepting and giving constructive feedback.
• No prior experience working in golf is required, but a demonstration of strong interest in working in sports is preferred.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate (rising sophomore or above) or graduate program at an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to numerous career opportunities within the industry.
• Providing classroom and real-world opportunities to enhance their professional development capabilities.
• Creating networking opportunities with industry leaders in the Raleigh/Charlotte community.
• Providing career building opportunities with pre-identified segmented championship leaders.
• Leadership and Navigating the Corporate World.
• Career Development Sessions.
• Industry Leadership Panels.
• Community Impact Opportunity.
• Professional Networking Opportunities.
• 'On-The-Job-Training' and Shadowing Experiences.
• Case Study Pitch Competition.

Benefits

• Roundtrip travel from home airport/train/bus station if not from the local Shinnecock Hills area.
• Room and board for the duration of the program.
• Meals, snacks and related program expenses.
• Intern uniforms will be provided.
• A stipend to help offset expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees