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

USGA; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

On-site gym

Team building events

Job summary

USGA is seeking a Manager, Championships to oversee operations for the U.S. Amateur and Walker Cup matches. You will coordinate host clubs, vendors, volunteers, and internal teams across Rules, hospitality, admissions, and transport to ensure premier experiences.

Based at Liberty Corner, NJ with a hybrid schedule, you will travel roughly 100–120 days annually and bring 4+ years of golf championship operations and strong Rules expertise to the role.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-team communication abilities.
• Comfortable with public speaking and formal written communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Rules Office and Championships Director on-site with logistics and documentation.
• Lead logistics for invited Rules Officials, including accommodations, gifting and credentials.
• Collaborate with the operations team to execute large-scale operation plans.
• Provide comprehensive support for Walker Cup Match logistics and resources.
• Assist in the conduct of other USGA Championships as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Registration systems

Job description

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