2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job expenses covered

Job summary

Boatwright invites a motivated intern to join the 2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Operations in Lafayette, LA. Work closely with the LGA staff to support championships, tournaments, and logistics on-site.

You’ll handle office tasks, event coordination, scoring, and participant services, gaining insight into golf administration and event management while traveling across Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Interest in golf administration or sports management preferred.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong work ethic.
• Outgoing, personable, and able to engage with diverse groups of people.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Willing to work extended hours, weekends, and travel across Louisiana.
• Residence near Lafayette, LA for the internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general office duties, including CRM updates and member correspondence.
• Manage the LJGT membership roster and distribution of packages.
• Create events, pairings, starting times, and print materials in Golf Genius.
• Attend course ratings with LGA Director of Member Services.
• Perform pre-tournament tasks like course setup and scoring areas.
• Support tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.
• Set up TV leaderboards and manage equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate with volunteers and assist with pace of play monitoring.
• Provide customer support via phone and email for Golf Genius and registrations.
• Collaborate on social media with the Director of Communications for event photos and updates.
• Assist with tournament breakdown and trophy presentations.

Skills

Golf interest

Self-motivated

People skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Residence near Lafayette

Job description

POSITION: 2027 USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship – Operations
APPROXIMATE DATES: January 4 – December 14, 2027 (flexible start/end dates)
LOCATION: Lafayette, Louisiana

OVERVIEW

Working closely with the Louisiana Golf Association (LGA) Executive Director and staff, you’ll be immersed in every aspect of golf operations. Experience what it takes to conduct a first-class championship 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 longhours working a variety of tournaments and engaging with the best that amateur golf has to offer inLouisiana. Travel, being outside on beautiful golf courses, and enjoying a team-first environmentare some of the perks. The LGA has high standards and expectations and demands the best fromour team to provide exemplary championships. We need an intern that’s coachable and willing totake on additional responsibilities throughout the golf season. The intern will interact with LGAmember clubs, championship participants, golf professionals, turf maintenance crew, LGA Boardmembers, sponsors, volunteers, and USGA staff. You’ll play a key role in promoting golf inLouisiana, ensuring members of the LGA and Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (LJGT) receive outstandingservice and a memorable experience at every event.You’ll attend LGA Championships, LJGT tournaments, USGA Qualifiers, and participate in courserating assessments. The intern will gain insight into the inner workings of the golf industry. Thiscomprehensive internship is ideal for anyone looking to launch a career in golf administration,providing a unique opportunity to develop skills in event management, communication, andleadership—all while fostering the 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 distributionof membership 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 teemarkers and checking hole locations), setting up the starting and scoring areas.


• Assist in all other tournament operations for LGA Championships, LJGT events, and USGA Qualifiers.


• 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 playmonitoring.


• 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-relatedsocial media 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 pointsare updated 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 administrationor sports 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 tonavigate challenging situations effectively.


• Excellent written and verbal communication, along with exceptionalcustomer service 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.,ice chests, tee markers, flags, tents, etc.).


• Ability to reside near the LGA headquarters in Lafayette, LA, for the durationof the internship.

COMPENSATION

• $2,500/month


• Job expenses are also covered (mileage, staff uniforms, meals while traveling, etc.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled