2026 Fall East Texas Junior Tour Tournament Operations (DFW Based)

AEG Presents; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Uniforms

School credit

Job summary

The Northern Texas PGA is offering a 9-week internship in golf tournament operations for Fall 2026. Interns will assist with day-to-day operations of the Junior Tour and Foundation's junior programs, with hands-on training in event management, Rules of Golf, and professional development.

Candidates travel to East Texas for Junior Tour tournaments, with travel reimbursement included. Interns will gain experience across pre-, on-site, and post-event activities and support various on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding a college degree, preferably in later years.
• Must have automobile access and be able to travel within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
• Must have current insurance (through school or family).
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, smartphone apps).

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-tournament tasks: information collection, printing documents, setup.
• On-site duties: player registration, starting, scoring, awards presentations.
• Post-tournament: reports, results distribution, teardown.
• Communicate with host staff, players, parents, and spectators.
• Manage equipment transport, inventory, and maintenance.
• Enforce Junior Tour Rules & Pace of Play.
• Support Section and Foundation operations on-site.

Skills

Teamwork

Public speaking

Communication

Driving / transportation

Computer literacy

Education

College degree or current student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Please note: Candidates will be based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and will travel to East Texas for Junior Tour Tournaments. Intern pay is inclusive of travel reimbursement. ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA

The Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Over 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature picturesque office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers and families. The Northern Texas PGA staff’s mission is to serve PGA of America golf professionals and grow the game by managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section. The Northern Texas PGA also operates the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and The Ronny Golf Park.

NORTHERN TEXAS PGA MISSION

The Northern Texas PGA staff’s mission is to serve PGA of America golf professionals and grow the game by managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section. The Northern Texas PGA also operates the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and The Ronny Golf Park.

INTERNSHIP START & END DATES

September 27 – November 11, 2026

(start and end dates are somewhat flexible based on the successful applicant’s school schedule)

• Please note that candidates will travel to the East Texas area for Junior Tour Tournaments.

JOB SUMMARY

The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for a 9-week internship in golf tournament operations during the Fall of 2026. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct day-to-day operations of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour and the Northern Texas PGA Foundation’s Junior Golf programming. This internship includes comprehensive training in golf tournament operations, event management, Rules of Golf, and professional development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute pre-tournament responsibilities, such as tournament information collection, printing tournament documents, equipment/signage set-up, and golf course set-up
• Administer on-site responsibilities, such as player registration, starting, rules officiating, scoring, and awards presentations
• Execute post-tournament responsibilities, including completing, organizing, and submitting tournament reports, distributing tournament results, and equipment tear-down
• Effectively communicate with host professional staff, junior golfers, parents, caddies, and spectators
• Manage tournament equipment through transporting equipment to and from facilities, inventory reporting, and maintenance
• Inform and enforce Junior Tour Rules & Regulations including Rules of Golf, Caddie Program, and Pace of Play
• Provide support to select Section and Foundation operations through various on-site responsibilities

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Junior Tour Operations interns in East Texas will be responsible for helping conduct approximately 5 Junior Tour tournaments this Fall. These tournaments will include formats such as single-day, 18-hole and 9-hole stroke play competitions. Interns will be responsible for conducting all of these events from start to finish. Additionally, East Texas interns will help with live scoring, infrastructure setup/teardown, and other tasks as they pertain to each event. Below is a list of the tournament dates this Fall:

• Sunday, September 27th
• Monday, October 12th
• Sunday, October 25th
• Sunday, November 8th
• Sunday, November 15th
• Sunday, November 22nd

QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE

Required:

• Has or is pursuing a college degree (third or fourth-year students preferred)
• Has automobile access with willingness and ability to travel within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
• Has existing insurance (through school or family)
• Exhibits ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment
• General computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Smartphone Apps)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work early mornings and drive up to 2.5 hours
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, i.e. tents, tables, stakes, and signage
• Ability to safely operate a golf cart
• Ability to stand and move around on foot for extended periods of time
• Ability to speak publicly
• Effectively able to use and operate cell phones, tablets, and hand-held radios

Preferred:

• Basic knowledge of the game and rules of golf
• Interest in a career in golf or sport administration

TOURNAMENT TRAVEL

Tournaments will be spread throughout the entire East Texas region. Interns can expect to work tournaments at different golf courses each day and will be responsible for their own transportation to and from all tournaments. See below for mileage reimbursement and overnight hotel accommodation information.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Interns will be compensated at $150 per tournament (before taxes) and $87.50 per day (before taxes) during training. The $150 rate is inclusive of travel reimbursement.
• If an overnight stay is required because of a sanctioned tournament, the hotel room will be paid for by the NTPGA
• NTPGA staff uniforms including golf shirts and hats
• School credit (if applicable)

HOUSING

The Northern Texas PGA does not provide housing of any kind.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application will remain open until all positions are filled.

The Northern Texas PGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful applicant will be required to take a drug test and undergo an authorized background check. Should any portion of the drug test or background check fail to fully clear, the employment offer may be considered null and void.