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2025 Tennessee Golf Association P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship - Tournament Operations (6 Months)

Franklin, Tennessee 37069

Tennessee Golf Association
Internship Opportunity

POSITION: USGA P.J. Boatwright internship (6 months, Tournament Operations)

INTERNSHIP TERM: April 2025 to October 2025

Description

This position is an approximately 6-month long internship that provides exposure to all aspects of golf administration. The primary focus of this position will be to assist the TGA Competitions staff in the administration and operation of TGA championships as well as TGA and USGA qualifying rounds. This position is based at Golf House Tennessee in Franklin, approximately 25 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. 

Responsibilities

  • Tournament administration which includes course marking, course set-up, tournament signage assembly and placement, creating starting times and pairings, starting players, scoring players, on-course rules officiating, volunteer coordination, pace of play monitoring, and preliminary office preparations for TGA and USGA events.
  • This is a fully traveling internship with very little time spent at the TGA office.
  • Leadership projects at tournaments throughout the internship, including acting as the Official-in-Charge at tournament (with staff oversight).
  • Introduction to other TGA departments including Handicapping and Course Rating.
  • The work week consists of 40-60 hours, depending on tournament assignments.
  • Reports directly to the Internship Coordinator.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to live in Franklin, Tennessee or the Greater Nashville Area.
  • Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel across the state of Tennessee for extended periods of time in extreme weather and temperatures, work early mornings and weekends.
  • Golf background or strong interest in golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
  • Have your own transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift and manage equipment up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

  • This is a paid internship (approx. $1,800 per month).
  • Rules of Golf training experiences, provided by TGA Staff.
  • TGA Staff Apparel and uniforms are provided.
  • Business-related travel expenses paid for by the Tennessee Golf Association.
  • Limited golf privileges at two golf courses in the Nashville area.

About the Tennessee Golf Association (TGA)

  • The Tennessee Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1914 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Tennessee. TGA membership consists of over 180 member clubs represented by over 40,000 individuals. The TGA conducts over 125 days of competition each year consisting of men’s and women’s championships, junior amateur championships, TGA and USGA qualifiers, One Day series events, and Pro-Am series events.

About the P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program

  • In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program. This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, which assists state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry-level basis. 
  • Past P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Interns who have served with the TGA and went on to obtain full-time positions in the sports industry include:
    • Camille Blaylock (2022) - Athletics Communications Assistant, Austin Peay State University
    • Noah Chensasky (2021) - Membership Services Executive, Austin FC
    • Nathaniel Hantle (2007 & 2008) - VP of Sports & Competitions, Special Olympics Tennessee
    • Jeffery Holland (2018) - Golf Coach, Montgomery Bell Academy
    • Will Hurt (2018) - Assistant Golf Coach, University of Central Florida
    • Ainsley Keane (2022) - Manager, Rules & Competitions, Tennessee Golf Association
    • Isaiah Long (2022) - Assistant Golf Professional, The Country Club, Inc.
    • Madeline Self (2020) - Account Manager, Baylor University Athletics
    • Matt Vanderpool (1999 & 2000) - Chief Executive Director, Georgia State Golf Association
    • JD Venosdel (2022 & 2023) - Manager, Rules & Competitions, Alabama Golf Association

Please send a Resume and a Cover Letter all in the form of a PDF document by January 8, 2025 to: akeane@tngolf.org.

To learn more about the Tennessee Golf Association visit: www.tngolf.org

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