Manager, Championships (U.S. Amateur Championship & Walker Cup)

United States Golf Association (USGA); Liberty Corner (NJ); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,视

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday week between Christmas and New

On-site gym and golf simulator

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The United States Golf Association (USGA) in Liberty Corner, NJ, is seeking a Manager, Championships to lead logistics and rules support for major events such as U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup matches.

The role collaborates with host clubs, volunteers, vendors, and internal teams to deliver exceptional experiences across multiple championship functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in golf championship or event operations.
• Strong knowledge of the Rules of Golf including course marking and setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the Rules Office and Director, Championships (inside-the-ropes).
• Lead logistics for invited Rules Officials including accommodations, credentialing, gifting, uniforms and events.
• Create, edit and provide on-site Rules resources for use during conduct of competition.
• Support the operations team to ensure large-scale operation plans are executed.
• Assist in execution of Team and stakeholder experience at Walker Cup when played overseas.

Skills

Rules knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cross-team communication

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Registration systems

Job description

The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA’s headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC. For more, visit usga.org.

About This Role

The Manager, Championships plays a central and multifaceted role in delivering exceptional experiences at several of the USGA's most prestigious championships, including the U.S. Amateur and, when conducted in the United States, the Walker Cup Match. The position serves as a key connector between host clubs, vendors, volunteers, and internal USGA teams, driving planning and execution across functions such as Rules, hospitality, admissions, volunteer integration, vendor logistics, transportation, and more. Success in this role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented approach and a strong foundation in both Rules and championship operations.

What You’ll Do

US Amateur Championship:

• Provide full support to the Rules Office and Director, Championships (inside-the-ropes), responsibilities including course marking, pace of play, Rules documentation, and communication with Rules Officials, working staff, etc.
• Lead in managing logistics (accommodations, credentialing, gifting, uniforms, event functions etc.) for invited Rules Officials Create, edit and provide any necessary on-site Rules resources to be used during conduct of competition.
• Work in partnership with the operations team to ensure proper execution of large-scale operation plans.

Walker Cup Match

• Provide full support to the Rules Office and Director, Championships (inside-the-ropes), on responsibilities including course marking, pace of play, Rules documentation, and communication with Rules Officials, working staff, etc.
• Lead in managing logistics (accommodations, credentialing, gifting, uniforms, event functions, etc.) for invited Rules Officials.
• Create, edit and provide any necessary on-site Rules resources to be used during conduct of match.
• Work in partnership with the operations team to ensure proper execution of large-scale operation plans at Match. Also includes supporting practice sessions, captain's dinner, etc.
• Assist in execution of Team and stakeholder experience at Walker Cup when played overseas.

Assist in the conduct of other USGA Championships as assigned. Duties may include:

• Course marking, course setup, serving as a referee, pace of play management, etc.
• Assist with operational responsibilities at other championships when necessary

Where You’ll Be

This role will be based at our Liberty Corner, NJ campus on a hybrid schedule. Employees are required to spend 3 days per week working in the office, between Monday - Thursday. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office community days. Employees can choose between Monday or Thursday as their third in-office day. Anticipated travel for this role is approximately 100 - 120 days per year.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in golf championship or event operations
• Strong working knowledge of the Rules of Golf, including course marking and setup
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong cross-team communication abilities
• Comfortable with public speaking and formal written communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal platforms (le. volunteer/registration systems)

Level

Manager

Job Location

Liberty Corner, NJ

Salary Range

$68,000 - $78,000

The annual base salary range for this position is $68,000 - $78,000. This range represents what we reasonably expect to pay as starting base compensation for this role. Compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and relevant certifications. In addition to your base compensation, the USGA provides competitive benefit offerings for all full-time employees.

What The USGA Brings

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a zero-contribution medical plan offered for all full-time employees
• Retirement plans, with a generous annual contribution from the USGA
• Suite of programs to promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Generous bank of paid time off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years Day off
• Off-site team building events
• On-site gym and golf simulator
• Professional development opportunities
• Learn more about our benefits and culture here

The USGA is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization believes we are stronger by embracing our diverse backgrounds and perspectives, promoting equity so all teammates can excel and grow in their careers, and fostering experiences to drive inclusion in our workplace and game. Golf is a game for everyone, and you are always welcome.