Did you know that the PGA of America stands as the world’s largest operational sports organization? Comprising 29,000 PGA Professionals, recognized as authorities in both the game and business of golf. But how did these professionals kick-start their careers? How did they establish the right connections for employment? It’s a daunting task for young adults aspiring to enter this $80 billion dollar industry.
Securing an internship within the golf realm presents its challenges. With tens of thousands of college students passionate about golf and vying for positions, timing becomes crucial, especially since many companies begin posting internship listings in spring to align with summer breaks.
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LinkedIn, a social media platform, proves to be an invaluable resource for uncovering internships within the industry. as well. Here, you can follow companies of interest and create custom alerts for job postings tailored to your skill set. Additionally, don’t overlook following industry influencers. Apart from staying updated on their activities, many share internship and job openings within their organizations.
Stay vigilant in monitoring job boards, as intern applications open at varying times throughout fall and winter. College students seeking internships must be aware of their options and apply early, avoiding last-minute scrambles to secure the ideal golf internship. Below is a list of golf companies offering internships to help you navigate your search:
AJGA Internships – https://www.ajga.org/careers/default.aspx
Club Management Association of America Internships –https://www.cmaa.org/ClubCareers/Internships.aspx
USGA Boatwright Internships – http://www.usga.org/about/p-j–boatwright-internship—golf-administration-.html
PGA Tour Internships – https://www.teamworkonline.com/golf-tennis-jobs/pgatour/pga-tour-
LPGA Internships – http://www.lpga.com/careers-about/careers/internship-program
PGA of America Internships – https://pga.com/workingolf
Golf Channel – http://www.nbcunicareers.com/search%5Fnbc
Golf Course Superintendents Internships –https://www.gcsaa.org/career/students/internships
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Internships – https://www.hjgt.org/employment#hjgt-employment
Topgolf Internships – https://topgolf.com/us/company/careers/
State Golf Association Internships – https://iaga.org/
Youth on Course Internships – https://ncga.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/
PGA Section Internships – https://www.pga.com/pga-america/pga-information/pga-america-sections
Cleveland Golf Internships – https://www.clevelandgolf.com/en/careers.html
Taylormade Golf Internships – https://www.taylormadegolf.com/careers-home.html
Ping Internships – https://ping.com/careers
Titleist Internships – http://employment.acushnetgolf.com/
Callaway Internships – https://www.callawaygolf.com/corporate-careers.html
Nike Internships – https://jobs.nike.com/university
Golf Digest – https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/
Club Car Internships – https://www.clubcar.com/en-us/our-company/careers
