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2025 AGA/USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship: Tournament Operations

Birmingham, AL

AGA/USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship: Tournament Operations

Available Positions:                   

3 – Three-month Internships
1 – Six-month Internship

Start Date:                                        May 2025

End Date:                                          August 2025 (November 2025 for 6-month internship)

Application Deadline:                     Open Until Filled – Interviews will begin January 2025

Description

These positions will provide exposure to all aspects of golf administration. The primary focus will be to assist the AGA staff in the administration and operations of the AGA, JGA Tour and SGA Championships in addition to USGA qualifying events. These positions are based at the AGA office in Hoover, AL, a suburb of Birmingham.

Responsibilities

  • Tournament Operations include: course marking, course set-up, tournament signage assembly and placement, creating starting times and pairings using Golf Genius software, starting players, scoring players, on-course officiating, volunteer coordination, pace of play monitoring and preliminary office preparations for AGA, JGA, SGA and USGA qualifying events.
  • This is a fully traveling internship - very little time will be spent at the AGA office.
  • Leadership projects at tournaments throughout the internship, including acting as the Official-in-Charge at a tournament (with staff oversight).
  • Rules of Golf education and development.
  • Introduction to other departments: Handicapping, Marketing and Communications, Course Rating.
  • The work week is non-traditional hours and consists of 40-60 hours, depending on tournament assignments.
  • Reports directly to Sr. Director of Golf Operations and Championships.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to live in the Birmingham Metro Area during internship.
  • Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel for extended periods of time in extreme weather and temperatures as well as work early mornings and weekends.
  • A golf background or strong interest in golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
  • Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift and manage equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be an amateur golfer, but PGM students are eligible. PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible.

Compensation

  • $2,250 per month
    • Medical benefits are available at additional cost
  • All work-related travel expenses will be paid by the association (meals, lodging, mileage)
  • Staff clothing (Polo Ralph Lauren (AGA) and Holderness & Bourne (SGA)

Application Deadline and Resume Submission

Interested applicants please send cover letter, resume, and three references all in the form of a PDF via email to Brian Scheufler, Senior Director of Golf Operations and Championships (brian@alabamagolf.org) with “Tournament Operations Boatwright Internship” in subject line. Positions are open until filled.

Questions

Contact Karl Yergey, Internship Coordinator at karl@alabamagolf.org  

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, while assisting state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis.

About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)

The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of 121 member clubs represented by over 30,000 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service.

The AGA manages the Junior Golf Alabama (JGA) program that is a joint venture between the AGA and Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section as well as the Southern Golf Association (SGA) which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and the Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the SGA Board of Directors.

AGA Boatwright Alumni on Staff

  • Jeremy Gardner, Executive Director
    • 2014: Southern Nevada Golf Association
  • Brian Scheufler, Sr. Director of Golf Operations and Championships
    • 2012: Colorado Golf Association
  • Mikayla King, Director of Media, Marketing and Communications
    • 2020: Alabama Golf Association
  • Karl Yergey, Manager of Golf Operations and Championship
    • 2023: Alabama Golf Association
  • JD Venosdel, Manager of Golf Operations and Championship
    • 2022 & 2023: Tennessee Golf Association

The Alabama Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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