Alabama Golf Association/USGA P.J. Boatwright Internship: Tournament Operations (3-month)

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

AvailablePositions:                      3 – Three-month Internships

1 – Six-month Internship

Start Date:                                         May 2026

End Date:                                           August 2026 (November 2026 for 6-month internship)

Application Deadline:                  Open Until Filled– Interviews will begin January2026

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 SGAChampionships 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.
• Interns who demonstrate strong leadership and initiative may earn advanced responsibilities at tournaments, such as serving as the Official-in-Charge (with staff supervision).
• Rules of Golf education and development.
• Introduction to other departments: Handicapping, Marketing and Communications, Course Rating.
• The work week is non-traditional hours and consistsof 40-60 hours, depending on tournament assignments.
• Reports directly to Sr. Directorof 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 periodsof time in extreme weatherand temperatures as well as work early mornings and weekends.
• A golf background or strong interestin golf and basic knowledge of the Rules of Golf is a plus.
• Have reliabletransportation and a valid driver’slicense.
• Ability to lift and manage equipmentup to 50 pounds.
• Must be an amateurgolfer, but PGM studentsare 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 - PoloRalph 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 123 member clubs represented by over 33,000+ 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 FloridaPGA Section as well as the SouthernGolf Association (SGA) which includes conducting the SouthernAmateur 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 NevadaGolf 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, Managerof Golf Operations and Championship
  • 2022 & 2023: TennesseeGolf Association

The Alabama Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer