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DESCRIPTION
The Carolinas Section of The PGA of America (CPGA) is the largest of the PGA of America’s 41 sections, serving over 2,200 PGA Professionals and Associates in North & South Carolina. The CPGA annually offers internship positions to assist with Carolinas PGA Section administration and operations each summer. The position will be titled “CPGA Operations Assistant”. These positions gain a total experience in PGA Section administration, assisting with tournament operations, foundation activities, and marketing & communications. This opportunity can provide valuable experience leading to a career in golf administration. It also provides a very wide networking opportunity with hundreds of PGA Professionals in the Carolinas Section. Complimentary housing at the CPGA office is included with this internship.
TIME PERIOD
- February-August, or May-November (approx. 7 months)
- May – August (approx. 3 months)
- Start and end dates are flexible for the desired candidate
COMPENSATION
- $2,000 monthly stipend
- Complimentary housing
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- CPGA Tournament Program (95%)
- Travel to assist at various CPGA Member championships & PGA TOUR qualifiers
- Golf course set-up and preparation, including course marking, starting, tournament scoring area, material preparation
- Production, printing & staging of event & sponsor signage
- Rules officiating and pace of play enforcement
- Utilization of BlueGolf tournament software
- Equipment inventory, organization & maintenance
- Player Development & PGA Reach Foundation (5%)
- Travel to provide support at various local & sub-regional Drive, Chip & Putt events
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required
- Experience in and a passion for golf & general knowledge of the game of golf
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, well-organized, punctual, energetic, & able to multi-task
- Strong work ethic & physical stamina, ability to work & communicate in a team environment & travel extensively
- Excellent communication and computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Capable of driving 2-5 hours at a time and lifting heavy equipment up to 50 lbs
- Preferred
- 21 years of age or older
- Current Sport Management Student, PGA Golf Management Student, or related field of study
- Familiarity with BlueGolf and/or other computer tournament software
- Experience with Photoshop, Canva, and/or other computer design programs is a plus
BENEFITS
- Complimentary on-site housing at CPGA office complete with shared living area and kitchen, private bedroom and private ensuite bathroom
- $2,000 per month stipend
- Paid-for travel expenses (hotel, meals, etc.) while on assignment
- Incredible playing & practice privileges at Bryan Park GC and other area facilities
- Staff social event outings
- CPGA logo’d apparel
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
- Our past interns have landed careers at:
- North Texas PGA Section
- Augusta National Golf Club
- PGA of America
- Carolinas Golf Association
- Georgia State Golf Association
- Tennessee PGA Section
- Carolinas PGA Section
- First Tee – Triangle
- Korn Ferry Tour
- Valley Hill Country Club
- Watersound Club
