About the role#
The Northern Texas PGA is hiring for a summer internship focused on junior golf tournament operations. This 11-week position provides hands-on experience in event management and Section operations. You will support the Junior Tour and Foundation programming by running day-to-day tournament logistics. Expect to work 15-25 hours per week, typically covering 2-3 events. This role includes training in tournament operations, the Rules of Golf, and professional development.
What you'll do#
- Handle pre-tournament tasks like collecting information, preparing documents, and setting up course signage.
- Manage on-site operations including player registration, starting, officiating, scoring, and awards.
- Complete post-tournament reporting, results distribution, and equipment tear-down.
- Communicate with host staff, junior golfers, parents, caddies, and spectators.
- Transport, inventory, and maintain tournament equipment.
- Enforce Junior Tour Rules and Regulations, including pace of play and caddie guidelines.
- Assist with select Foundation operations and the Texas State Open.
What you'll need#
- You must reside in the East Texas area, such as Tyler, Longview, Sulphur Springs, or Canton.
- Pursuing or holding a college degree, with preference for third or fourth-year students.
- Access to an automobile and the ability to travel to various tournament sites.
- Existing personal insurance.
- Ability to work in a team environment and use basic computer software.
- Physical ability to work early mornings, stand for long periods, and work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
- Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds, operate a golf cart, and use communication tools like radios and tablets.
- Comfort with public speaking.
- Basic knowledge of golf rules and an interest in sports administration is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Tyler, Texas.
- The term runs from May 25, 2027, to August 8, 2027.
- This is a paid position compensated at $100 per tournament and $50 per training day.
- The Northern Texas PGA provides staff uniforms.
- You are responsible for your own housing and transportation to tournament sites.
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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