Alabama Golf Association/USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship: Tournament & Junior Golf Operations (8 months)

AGA/USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship: Tournament & Junior Golf Operations
Available Positions: 1 – Eight-month Internship

Start Date: March 2026
End Date: November 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Interviews will begin late December 2025

Description
The Tournament and Junior Golf Operations position is an immersive, 8-month opportunity that will provide exposure to all aspects of golf administration. The primary focus will be to assist the AGA staff in the administration and operations of the Junior Golf Alabama (JGA) Tour and some AGA Championships. This position is based at the AGA office in Hoover, AL, a suburb of Birmingham.
• This is a travel intensive internship - minimal time will be spent at the AGA office with approximately 70 tournament days.
• The work week is non-traditional hours and consists of 40-60 hours, depending on tournament assignments.
Responsibilities
• Tournament Operations include course marking, course set-up, creating starting times and pairings using Golf Genius software, starting and scoring players, on-course officiating, volunteer coordination, pace of play monitoring, tournament signage assembly and placement, and preliminary office preparations for JGA and some AGA events.
• Represent the JGA Tour professionally with players, parents and host clubs.
• An intern who demonstrates strong leadership and initiative may earn advanced responsibilities at tournaments, such as serving as the Official-in-Charge (with staff supervision).
• Coordinate and train volunteers for on-site roles.
• Rules of Golf education and development.
• Introduction to other departments: Handicapping, Marketing and Communications, Course Rating.
• Reports directly to Manager of Golf Operations and Championships (Karl Yergey).

Job Requirements
• Ability to live in the Birmingham Metro Area during internship.
• Previous experience in golf administration (Internship) preferred.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods of time in extreme weather and temperatures as well as work early mornings and weekends.
• A golf background or strong interest in golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and manage equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must be an amateur golfer, but PGM students are eligible. PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible.

Compensation
• $2,250 per month
◦ Medical benefits are available at additional cost
• All work-related travel expenses will be paid by the association (meals, lodging, mileage)
• Staff clothing - Polo Ralph Lauren (AGA) and Holderness & Bourne (SGA)

Application Deadline and Resume Submission
Interested applicants please send cover letter, resume, and three references all in the form of a PDF via email to Brian Scheufler, Senior Director of Golf Operations and Championships (brian@alabamagolf.org) with “Eight-month Tournament Operations & Junior Golf Boatwright Internship” in subject line. Position is open until it is filled.

Questions
Contact Karl Yergey, Internship Coordinator at karl@alabamagolf.org

About The P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program: In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis.
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of 123 member clubs represented by over 33,000+ individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service.
The AGA manages the Junior Golf Alabama (JGA) program that is a joint venture between the AGA and Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section as well as the Southern Golf Association (SGA) which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and the Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the SGA Board of Directors.

AGA Boatwright Alumni on Staff
• Jeremy Gardner, Executive Director
◦ 2014: Southern Nevada Golf Association
• Brian Scheufler, Sr. Director of Golf Operations and Championships
◦ 2012: Colorado Golf Associat