The NYSGA is searching for golf enthusiasts to join our team for the 2026 season. As an intern you will be welcomed as a valued member of a highly skilled group of golf administrators, responsible for conducting championship golf tournaments for the NYSGA and collaborating golf associations. So, if you have a passion for golf (skill level isn’t important), an interest in learning to conduct first-class competitions, and want to be part of a fun, hard-working crew, we hope you’ll consider joining us!
Positions: USGA P.J. Boatwright Internships
Location: NYSGA Headquarters in Jamesville, New York (Syracuse) with travel throughout the state of New York required for tournament duties and other on-site needs.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the In-house administrative responsibilities related to conducting championship golf competitions for multiple associations:
- Provide support (via email/phone) to golfers utilizing the online registration software to sign-up for tournaments
- Review player specific tournament eligibility requirements
- Update association and tournament specific websites
- Inventory and organize tournament hardware/supplies
- Utilization of the NYSGA’s Tournament Management software, Golf Genius
- Communicate tournament specific information to players and association volunteers
- Travel to top golf courses as a member of an NYSGA team to conduct tournaments, fulfilling essential responsibilities (after extensive training) as assigned:
- Set up the on-site NYSGA tournament office and event signage/supplies
- Prepare the course for tournament play, including marking (out of bounds, penalty areas, ground under repair), selecting hole locations and hole distances, volunteer assignments, and Local Rules and Notices
- Perform tournament admin roles: pre-round setup, player/volunteer registration, starting, scoring, spotting, and officiating
- Complete the tournament by breaking down supplies, preparing and sending player/media/volunteer reports/emails, and returning to NYSGA HQ
- Additional projects will be assigned and may include other core services provided by the association (Handicapping, Course Rating, Foundation, Communications, Marketing), based on the individual interest of the intern.
Requirements:
- Recent college graduate interested in gaining entry level experience in pursuit of a career in the golf industry
- A background in golf, either playing and/or working at a course (pro shop, outside operations, golf course maintenance)
- Ability to work from NYSGA HQ in Jamesville, NY
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, personable, and a proven team player
- Comfortably lift and transport equipment that weighs up to ~50 pounds
- Must have own transportation and a valid driver’s license
- Must be an amateur golfer, PGM students are eligible, but PGA professionals/apprentices are ineligible
Compensation:
- $2,000 per month (hourly employee), based on a 40 hour week, overtime incurred. Plus reimbursement of any job-related expenses while traveling.
- Donald Ross apparel for tournament work
- Playing privileges at the Cavalry Club (Manlius, NY) and access to play top golf courses throughout the internship
To Apply:
- Please send Resume and Cover Letter to Jack Travers, Assistant Director of Rules & Competitions (jtravers@nysga.org)