2025 Golf House Kentucky P.J. Boatwright Media Internship (3 Month Internship)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Start and End Dates: May 15th – August 15th Start dates are flexible.

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

Application Process: Submit resume, cover letter and references to Zach Hale, Director of Professional Competitions, via e-mail at zhale@kygolf.org. Position is open until filled.

Golf House Kentucky, which operates the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, the Kentucky PGA Section, the Kentucky Golf Association, and the Kentucky Golf Foundation, has one (1) USGA Boatwright Media Internship position available for the 2025 season. This internship is supported by the USGA’s P.J. Boatwright Internship program.

The USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship is tailored to prepare a qualified intern for a career in golf administration. The position is focused primarily on the association’s communications, but this position will provide additional experience in junior golf operations, amateur golf and professional golf services.

This opportunity is focused around communication and media for the four organizations underneath the Golf House Kentucky Umbrella - primarily Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, the Kentucky PGA Section and Kentucky Golf Association - and their tournaments. It will entail being on-site at tournaments, gathering content at these events to share on social media and other platforms, updating the junior golf and main website with corresponding information such as results and photos, making highlight and promotional videos, writing press releases, and assisting other areas of the operation.

Additional responsibilities include General Association Support - provide support to all staff including, but not limited to, answering phones, processing mailers, operating various office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A college degree (completed or in progress) preferred but not required.
• Golf background and a desire to pursue a career in the golf administration.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented structure
• Willing to travel throughout Kentucky and flexibility for work schedule (including weekends and nights)
• Able to work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
• A strong work ethic and self-motivated
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office - knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle, though GHK does have a company vehicle

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and transport equipment up to 50 pounds
• Long periods of time standing/walking both indoors and outdoors.
• Use of hands with computer data entry, collating materials, etc.
• Ability to hear and to see both short and long distances.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle and a golf cart
• Weekend work and overnight travel may be required.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Tournaments run Monday-Friday during the summer with some Saturday/Sunday work required
• Length of day varies due to tournament setup, field size or weather
• Typical work week 40 hours - 4-5 days per week with travel required 2-3 days per week

Compensation

• $12.00 per hour plus overtime for hours worked over 40 hours each week (subject to deductions for taxes and other withholdings as required by law)
• Mileage for tournament travel is reimbursed per GHK policy
• Tournament related expenses such as lodging and meals while traveling
• Staff will be provided shirts
• Staff is responsible for providing their own staff pants/shorts/skorts, tournament shoes (tennis shoes or golf shoes) & rain gear

About Golf House Kentucky

Golf House Kentucky is the umbrella organization for Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations: Kentucky Golf Association, Kentucky PGA and Kentucky Golf Foundation. The vision of Kentucky’s golf leaders, Golf House Kentucky was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in a picturesque country setting in Louisville, Kentucky. Golf House Kentucky conducts competitions for golfers of all ages, gender and skill levels (amateur and professional), and provides valuable services to Kentucky PGA professionals and member golf facilities. Working in partnership with the USGA, Golf House Kentucky provides individual golfers and member golf facilities with a wide range of services: Handicapping, USGA Course and Slope Rating, award programs, club consulting and golf management software. The family’s philanthropic affiliate, Kentucky Golf Foundation promotes the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame, Kentucky golf museum and provides grant and scholarship programs for youth in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.