2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Junior Golf

Boatwright; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Team-first environment

Exposure to major championships

Job summary

Boatwright, in collaboration with the Louisiana Golf Association, invites you to apply for the 2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Junior Golf in Lafayette, Louisiana. You’ll be immersed in golf operations and championship planning, learning behind-the-scenes work.

The internship emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and a strong work ethic. Expect long hours at tournaments, travel across Louisiana, and opportunities to engage with clubs, players, sponsors, and USGA staff.

Qualifications

• Interest in golf administration or sports management.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general office duties, including CRM updates and member correspondence.
• Help manage LJGT membership roster and distribute packages.
• Create events, pairings, starting times, and print tournament materials in Golf Genius.
• Attend course ratings with the LGA Director of Member Services.
• Perform pre-tournament tasks: course marking, setup, starting and scoring areas.
• Assist in all other tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.
• Set up TV leaderboards.
• Coordinate with volunteers and monitor pace of play.
• Ensure Golf Genius live scoring is functioning for each pairing group.
• Provide customer support via phone and email for Golf Genius and registrations.
• Collaborate with Communications to manage social media and event photos.
• Assist with tournament breakdown and trophy presentations.
• Write thank-you notes to golf staff and update Player of the Year points on the LGA site.
• Becomes a valued member of the LGA team and contribute to other projects as directed.

Job description

POSITION: 2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Junior Golf
APPROXIMATE DATES: May 3 – August 31, 2027 (flexible start/end dates)
LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana

OVERVIEW

Working closely with the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) Executive Director and staff, you’ll beimmersed in every aspect of golf operations. Experience what it takes to conduct a first-classchampionship and everything that goes on “behind the scenes.” This job entails a great deal of detail,strong work ethic and customer service, willingness to learn, and being able to handle long hoursworking a variety of tournaments and engaging with the best that junior golf has to offer in Louisiana.Travel, being outside on beautiful golf courses, and enjoying a team-first environment are some of theperks. The LGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) have high standards and expectations and demandthe best from our team to provide exemplary competitions. We need an intern that’s coachable andwilling to take on additional responsibilities throughout the busy golf season. The intern will interactwith LGA member clubs, LJGT participants, parents, golf professionals, turf maintenance crews, LGABoard members, sponsors, volunteers, and USGA staff. You’ll play a key role in promoting junior golf inLouisiana, ensuring members of the LGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) receive outstandingservice and a memorable experience at every event. You will also help Team Louisiana Captain JakeNorris plan and coordinate camps and competitions for Team Louisiana, part of the United StatesNational Development Program (USNDP). This is a tremendous opportunity to help elevate junior golf inLouisiana and develop the next generation of talent in our state.You’ll attend LGA Championships, LJGT tournaments, USGA Qualifiers, and participate in course ratingassessments. The intern will gain insight into the inner workings of the golf industry. This comprehensiveinternship is ideal for anyone looking to launch a career in golf administration, providing a uniqueopportunity to develop skills in event management, communication, and leadership—all while fosteringthe growth of golf in Louisiana.

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 ofmembership packages.
• Create events, pairings, starting times, and print necessary tournament materials(scorecards, hole locations, local rules, etc.) in the Golf Genius software.
• Attend course ratings as needed with the LGA Director of Member Services.
• Perform pre-tournament tasks, including course marking, course setup (setting tee markersand checking hole locations), setting up the starting and scoring areas.
• Assist in all other tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGAQualifiers.
• Set up 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 andregistration inquiries.
• Collaborate with the LGA Director of Communications to manage tournament-related socialmedia accounts, ensuring quality event photos and timely updates.
• Assist with tournament breakdown.
• Assist with trophy and gift presentations at the conclusion of championships.
• Write thank-you notes to golf staff at host clubs and ensure the Player of the Year points areupdated on the LGA website.
• You will become a valued member of the LGA team and contribute to other projects asdirected by the LGA staff.

TRAITS AND EXPERIENCE

• Background in golf is not required, but a strong interest in golf administration orsports management is preferred.
• Self-motivated, personable, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.
• Outgoing “people person” as you will engage with a diverse group of golfers.
• Strong conflict resolution and communication skills, with the ability to navigatechallenging situations effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with exceptional customerservice abilities.
• Proven leadership and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Punctual and reliable. Tardiness will not be accepted.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work extended hours, early mornings,weekends, and travel frequently across Louisiana.
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects, such as event equipment (e.g., icechests, tee markers, flags, tents, etc.).
• Ability to reside near the LGA headquarters in Lafayette, LA, for the duration of the internship.

COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION: $2,500/month Job expenses are also covered (mileage, staff uniforms, meals whiletraveling, etc.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled