Intern - TPC

First Roles; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Lunch provided by club

Golf privileges

Job summary

TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL seeks a PGM/Golf Operations Intern to gain hands-on experience in golf shop operations, customer service, tournament support, and merchandising. This internship is designed for students enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program and aims toward promotion to Assistant Golf Professional upon graduation.

You'll assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests, help with starting times, POS operations, inventories, and club operations while receiving guidance from

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program at a 4-year college or university.
• Knowledge of general business administration practices and golf operations.
• Working knowledge of golf course operations preferred.
• Plans to pursue a career in golf industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with golfing needs to ensure a smooth experience.
• Ensure members and guests are greeted professionally and assisted.
• Answer phones to schedule starting time reservations and communicate information.
• Operate the POS system and verify prices including state and federal taxes.
• Assist with inventories, merchandising, and club operations.

Skills

Customer service

Golf operations

Education

High School Diploma

PGA Golf Management program enrollment

Job description

# Intern - TPCInternship Live nowPonte Vedra Beach, FLPosted October 22, 2026Last seen at Tournament Players Club on October 22, 2026.FirstRoles never charges new grads or interns to apply.## About this roleTPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the birthplace of the TPC Network and the backdrop to PGA TOUR headquarters. Within the Mediterranean-Style, 77,000 square foot clubhouse, we provide our PGA TOUR Players, Families, Executives, Members and Guests with truly memorable culinary and service experiences in multiple dining outlets, beautifully appointed banquet and meeting spaces, and an expansive gallery. For the golf enthusiast, we provide a world class golf experience on either of our two PGA TOUR championship courses, including the famous Stadium Course, home to THE PLAYERS Championship. If you are looking to improve your game, our PGA TOUR’s Performance Center offers lessons from the top PGA instructors in the industry as well as club fitting and fitness.Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!Join the TPC Network of clubs where you can have learning, growth, development, and career opportunities only a TPC can provide:Gain experience hosting and preparing for professional golf events. TPCs host 12 PGA TOUR events annually.Introduction to becoming a great golf instructor with access to teaching tools, launch monitors, and the latest fitting equipment from leading brands.First-in-line for advancement to Assistant Golf Professional and beyond within the TPC network upon graduation.A focus on work/life balance allowing for time away from the club.Opportunities to play and work to improve your golf game.The PGM/Golf Operations Intern is an internship position for those seeking management careers in golf operations. The position is designed to provide the individual with experience and training directed specifically towards preparing them for promotion to an Assistant Golf Professional position and fulfilling the requirements of a student enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program at a 4-year college or university. The PGM/Golf Operations Intern performs a broad range of golf activities including but not limited to golf shop operations, customer service, group golf instruction, visual merchandising, golf cart fleet management, practice facility operations, tournament operations, special projects, limited supervision, and administrative duties. Our team of experienced golf professionals is prepared to guide you through the PGM program, including time off for studying/testing, practice schedule for PAT preparation, and experience-based assistance offered at each of the 3 PGA levels.Job Benefits• Uniforms provided• Lunch provided by club• Golf privilegesRESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES• Assist PGA TOUR players, members and guests with their golfing needs, ensuring that every step of their golf experience at the club runs as smoothly and is as enjoyable as possible.• Ensure that all members and guests are greeted and welcomed in a professional and courteous manner. Answer questions and provide assistance and information.• Answer telephones to schedule future starting time reservations and communicate information in a pleasant and professional manner.• Accurately operate point of sale system, verify the accuracy of prices of state and federal taxes and other changes on all sales tickets. Collect green fees and car fees.• Execution of standards and responsibilities for cleanliness and appearance of Golf Operation areas.• Sell merchandise and become fully knowledgeable in all Golf Shop products and sales techniques. Anticipate the needs of members and guests and offer appropriate merchandise or alternatives.• Assist with physical inventories as prescribed by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc.• Keep golf operations supplies current (scorecards, tees, pencils, etc.), help with club repairs, maintain club’s handicap system; ensure pace of play standard is maintained.• Depending on location, promote golf by participating in player development programs/clinic, and staffing club tournament events established by the Head Professional and General Manager.• Assist with completion of required paperwork such as daily usage, inventory, and variance reports.• Special projects or other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS• High School Diploma.• Enrolled in a PGA Golf Management program at a 4-year college or university or related field.• Knowledge of general business administration practices and professional golf operations. practices and procedures as would be acquired through education or previous golf employment experience.• Working knowledge of golf course operations and practices preferred.• Plans to enjoy a career in the golf industry.