2027 NYSGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Operations Internship

USGA • Syracuse, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYSGA is hiring golf enthusiasts for its 2027 season as part of the USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship program. Interns join a team of golf administrators responsible for conducting championship golf tournaments for the NYSGA and local regional golf associations within NYSGA territory. The role combines in-house tournament administration with travel throughout New York for on-site tournament duties. Interns may also receive projects involving other association services, such as Handicapping, Course Rating, Foundation, Communications, and Marketing, based on their interests.

Requirements

• Recent college graduate interested in gaining entry-level experience toward a career in the golf industry.
• Background in golf through playing and/or working at a golf course, such as in a pro shop, outside operations, or golf course maintenance.
• Ability to work from NYSGA headquarters in Jamesville, New York.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, personable, and a proven team player.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Must have personal transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must be an amateur golfer; PGM students are eligible, while PGA professionals and apprentices are ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Support golfers by email and phone with online tournament registration.
• Review player-specific tournament eligibility requirements.
• Update association and tournament 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 with an NYSGA team to golf courses to conduct tournaments.
• Set up the on-site NYSGA tournament office and event signage and supplies.
• Prepare courses for tournament play, including marking out-of-bounds areas, penalty areas, and ground under repair; selecting hole locations and hole distances; assigning volunteers; and preparing Local Rules and Notices.
• Perform tournament administration duties, including pre-round setup, player and volunteer registration, starting, scoring, spotting, and officiating.
• Break down tournament supplies, prepare and send player, media, and volunteer reports and emails, and return supplies to NYSGA headquarters.
• Complete additional projects that may involve Handicapping, Course Rating, 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