2026 CGA Boatwright Operations Intern
United States Golf AssociationAbout the role
3-Month Tournament Operations Internship
• Tournament administration which includes course marking, course set-up, tournament signage assembly and placement, creating starting times and pairings, starting players, scoring players, on-course officiating, volunteer coordination, pace of play monitoring, media relations and preliminary office preparation for CGA, TYGA and USGA qualifying events.
• This is a fully traveling internship – very little time spent at CGA office.
• Leadership projects at tournaments throughout internship, including acting as the Official-in-Charge at a tournament (with staff oversight).
• Rules of Golf education.
• Introduction to other departments: Handicapping, Marketing and Communications, Course Rating
• Work week consists of 40-60 hours depending on tournament assignments.
• Reports directly to the Internship Coordinator.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (all positions):
• Ability to live in Southern Pines/Pinehurst, NC area during internship.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel and ability to work long hours, including early mornings and weekends.
• Golf background or strong interest in golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
• Have own transportation and valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years.
• Lift equipment up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Must be an amateur golfer. PGM students are eligible. PGA professionals/apprentices are not eligible.
• USGA employees or relatives, USGA committee members or their relatives, CGA staff or their relatives are not eligible for hire.
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