POSITION: 2025 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Operations
APPROXIMATE DATES: January 15 – December 12, 2025 (flexible start/end dates)
LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
Working closely with the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) Executive Director and staff, you’ll be immersed in every aspect of tournament operations, including interacting with LGA member clubs, championship participants, golf professionals, turf maintenance crew, board members, sponsors, and volunteers. You’ll play a key role in promoting golf in Louisiana, ensuring members of the LGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) receive outstanding service and an exemplary experience at every event.
You’ll attend LGA Championships, LJGT tournaments, USGA Qualifiers, and participate in course rating assessments, offering you invaluable insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the golf world. This comprehensive internship is ideal for anyone looking to launch a career in golf administration, providing a unique opportunity to develop skills in event management, communication, and leadership—all while fostering the growth of golf across Louisiana.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with general office duties, including customer relationship management (CRM) updates and member correspondence.
- Help manage the LJGT membership roster, ensuring timely registration and distribution of membership packages.
- Create events, pairings, starting times, and print necessary tournament materials (scorecards, hole locations, local rules, etc.).
- Attend course ratings as needed per Director of Member Services.
- Perform pre-tournament tasks, including course marking, course setup (setting tee markers and checking hole locations), starting, and scoring.
- Assist in all other tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.
- Set up scoring area and TV leaderboards.
- Manage LGA and LJGT equipment, such as tee markers, flags, tents, radios, and coolers.
- Coordinate with volunteers during events and assist with radios and pace of play monitoring.
- Ensure Golf Genius live mobile scoring is functioning properly for each pairing group.
- Provide customer support through phone calls and emails, addressing Golf Genius and registration inquiries.
- Collaborate with the LGA Director of Communications to manage tournament-related social media accounts, ensuring quality event photos and timely updates.
- Assist with tournament breakdown.
- Assist with trophy and gift presentations at event conclusions.
- Write thank-you notes to golf staff at host clubs and ensure the Player of the Year points are updated on the LGA website.
TRAITS AND EXPERIENCE
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Background in golf is not required, but a strong interest in golf administration or sports management is preferred.
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Highly self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
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Strong conflict resolution and communication skills, with the ability to navigate challenging situations effectively.
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Excellent written and verbal communication, along with exceptional customer service abilities.
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Proven leadership and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
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Flexible schedule with the ability to work extended hours, early mornings, weekends, and travel frequently across Louisiana.
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Physically capable of lifting heavy objects, such as event equipment (e.g., ice chests, tee markers, flags, tents, etc.).
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Ability to reside near LGA headquarters in Lafayette, LA, for the duration of the internship.
COMPENSATION: $2,250/month
Job expenses are also covered (mileage, staff uniforms, meals while traveling, etc.)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
