Director, Championships — Inside-the-Ropes Leader

United States Golf Association (USGA); Bedminster Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

On-site gym

Job summary

The United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks a Director of Championships to lead inside-the-ropes duties for the U.S. Amateur Championship and Walker Cup, overseeing course setup, rules oversight, volunteer management, and event logistics.

This leadership role directs both Championship operations and related administrative tasks to support USGA championships. Hybrid role based in Liberty Corner, NJ with travel; 8+ years in golf tournament administration and strong stakeholder engagement are

Qualifications

• 8+ years in golf tournament administration
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Advanced experience in all aspects of golf tournament administration (inside & outside the ropes)
• Knowledge of the Rules of Golf (PGA/USGA Rules Exam every 4 years)
• Ability to address public groups of any size and stature
• Strong working knowledge of modern technology

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all inside-the-ropes aspects of the U.S. Amateur Championship (course setup, agronomics, pace of play)
• Oversee all rules-related activities for the Championship (course marking, memos, assignments)
• Collaborate with Championship Manager on rules office and events logistics
• Coordinate with Championship Director on on-course operations, budgeting, gifting, and player services
• Assist in administration of entry, qualifying, exemptions, and pairings for championships
• Support communications, marketing, and broadcast teams for promotion and press matters
• Lead and direct all inside-the-ropes aspects of the Match (course setup, agronomics, pace of play)
• Serve as liaison for USGA and R&A conduct of the match (Terms/Conditions, guidelines)
• Provide administrative support with the Championship Director (budget, on-course ops, gifting)
• Coordinate with Team Captains and Managers on match conduct, scheduling, and practice sessions
• Assist Walker Cup activities and Future Amateur Sites Committee travel assessments
• Contribute to other USGA Championships as needed (course marking, referee, operations)

Skills

Tournament administration

Stakeholder management

Rules knowledge

Leadership

Job description

The United States Golf Association (USGA) seeks a Director of Championships to lead inside-the-ropes duties for the U.S. Amateur Championship and Walker Cup, overseeing course setup, rules oversight, volunteer management, and event logistics.

This leadership role directs both Championship operations and related administrative tasks to support USGA championships. Hybrid role based in Liberty Corner, NJ with travel; 8+ years in golf tournament administration and strong stakeholder engagement are