About the role#
The Northern Texas PGA is looking for interns to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Junior Tour and Foundation programming. This is an 11-week, full-time, paid internship running through the Winter and Spring of 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in tournament management, event logistics, and the Rules of Golf.
What you'll do#
- Manage pre-tournament tasks like collecting information, printing documents, and setting up signage and golf courses.
- Oversee on-site activities including player registration, starting, rules officiating, scoring, and awards presentations.
- Handle post-tournament reporting, results distribution, and equipment tear-down.
- Maintain tournament equipment, including transporting items to facilities and managing inventory.
- Enforce Junior Tour rules, including Pace of Play and the Caddie Program.
- Communicate with host professional staff, junior golfers, parents, and spectators.
- Support various Section and Foundation operations as needed.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a college degree program, preferably as a third or fourth-year student.
- Residency in the Lubbock, Amarillo, or Odessa/Midland area for the duration of the internship.
- Access to an automobile with the ability to travel across West Texas.
- Existing personal insurance.
- Ability to work early mornings and spend long hours outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Capacity to stand for extended periods, operate a golf cart, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and smartphone applications.
- Comfort with public speaking and using equipment like tablets and radios.
- A basic understanding of golf rules and an interest in sports administration.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site across the West Texas region.
- You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from tournament sites.
- The internship requires a commitment to weekend work, typically 4-5 days per month.
About Northern Texas PGA
The Northern Texas PGA is a spectator sports organization founded in 1968. It operates as one of 41 sections of the PGA of America. The organization covers the northern portion of Texas and maintains its headquarters on the PGA Frisco campus. Its staff manages daily operations for the section, the Northern Texas PGA Foundation, and The Ronny Golf Park.
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