Technical Intern

USGA • Pinehurst, NC

5d • $17 - $20 • Hybrid

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.
About this role:
The Technical Intern will support the Equipment Standards team with golf testing and research initiatives. This internship involves hands-on technical work, data management, and collaboration with golf facilities, requiring frequent travel. The ideal intern will bring strong communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively. The ideal intern is a skilled golfer, with an interest in golf performance. Experience with golf technology is a plus.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in both independent and team settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in golf and technical content.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with golf launch monitors such as TrackMan, GC Quad, or similar systems is a plus
• Highly skilled golfer with an in-depth understanding of golf performance and technology is a plus

Responsibilities

• In partnership with Technician, conduct local and remote golf player testing, including data collection and analysis.
• Perform TrackMan launch monitor testing with amateur golfers.
• Support TrackMan Mega System testing at USGA Championships.
• Maintain, organize, and ship test equipment.
• Manage and archive test data systematically.
• Coordinate with golf facilities for site selection and scheduling of testing sessions.
• Utilize basic mechanical tools for equipment maintenance and testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed