Director of Golf Championships & Walker Cup Lead

USGA; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

On-site gym

Job summary

USGA is seeking a Director, Championships based at Liberty Corner, NJ, on a hybrid schedule. You will lead inside-the-ropes operations for the U.S. Amateur Championship and Walker Cup, overseeing course setup, rules oversight, volunteer management, and logistics.

You will collaborate across divisions to ensure accurate entry and exemptions, coordinate promotional efforts, and manage match administration. Requires 8+ years in golf tournament administration, a bachelor's degree, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in golf tournament administration or event operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and communicate well with others.
• Advanced experience in golf tournament administration both inside and outside the ropes.
• Knowledge of the Rules of Golf (PGA/USGA Rules exam awareness).
• Strong written and public-speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead & direct all aspects (inside the ropes) of the U.S. Amateur Championship, including course setup and pace of play.
• Oversee rules-related activities, including course marking and rules documents.
• Collaborate with Championship Manager on rules office and gifting logistics.
• Coordinate with Championship Director on on-course operations, budgeting, and player services.
• Ensure accuracy of entry applications, exemptions, and pairings.
• Partner with Communications and Marketing on promotion and publicity for Championships and Match.
• Lead & direct all aspects (inside the ropes) of the Match, including course setup and pace of play.
• Serve as liaison for USGA and R&A on conduct of the match.
• Assist in administrative and operational support, including travel and staffing preparations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

USGA is seeking a Director, Championships based at Liberty Corner, NJ, on a hybrid schedule. You will lead inside-the-ropes operations for the U.S. Amateur Championship and Walker Cup, overseeing course setup, rules oversight, volunteer management, and logistics.

You will collaborate across divisions to ensure accurate entry and exemptions, coordinate promotional efforts, and manage match administration. Requires 8+ years in golf tournament administration, a bachelor's degree, and strong