2026 NYSGA P.J. Boatwright Tournament Operations Internship

The NYSGA is searching for golf enthusiasts to join our team for the 2026 season. As an intern you will be welcomed as a valued member of a highly skilled group of golf administrators, responsible for conducting championship golf tournaments for the NYSGA and collaborating golf associations. So, if you have a passion for golf (skill level isn't important), an interest in learning to conduct first-class competitions, and want to be part of a fun, hard-working crew, we hope you’ll consider joining us!

Responsibilities:
• Manage the In-house administrative responsibilities related to conducting championship golf competitions for multiple associations:
• Provide support (via email/phone) to golfers utilizing the online registration software to sign-up for tournaments
• Review player specific tournament eligibility requirements
• Update association and tournament specific websites
• Inventory and organize tournament hardware/supplies
• Utilization of the NYSGA's Tournament Management software, Golf Genius
• Communicate tournament specific information to players and association volunteers
• Travel to top golf courses as a member of an NYSGA team to conduct tournaments, fulfilling essential responsibilities (after extensive training) as assigned:
• Set up the on-site NYSGA tournament office and event signage/supplies
• Prepare the course for tournament play, including marking (out of bounds, penalty areas, ground under repair), selecting hole locations and hole distances, volunteer assignments, and Local Rules and Notices
• Perform tournament admin roles: pre-round setup, player/volunteer registration, starting, scoring, spotting, and officiating
• Complete the tournament by breaking down supplies, preparing and sending player/media/volunteer reports/emails, and returning to NYSGA HQ
• Additional projects will be assigned and may include other core services provided by the association (Handicapping, Course Rating, Foundation, Communications, Marketing), based on the individual interest of the intern.
Requirements:
• Recent college graduate interested in gaining entry level experience in pursuit of a career in the golf industry
• A background in golf, either playing and/or working at a course (pro shop, outside operations, golf course maintenance)
• Ability to work from NYSGA HQ in Jamesville, NY
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, personable, and a proven team player
• Comfortably lift and transport equipment that weighs up to ~50 pounds
• Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Must be an amateur golfer, PGM students are eligible, but PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible