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Western Golf Association

The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, was founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area golf clubs. The WGA conducts two professional championships, the Evans Scholars Invitational (Korn Ferry Tour) and BMW Championship (PGA Tour), each benefiting the Evans Scholars Foundation. The WGA also conducts four amateur golf championships, each with a longstanding history. To learn more, visit www.wgaesf.org.

2027 Schedule

Tournament Dates Host Facility

Women’s Western Junior June 7-11 Park Ridge CC (Park Ridge, IL)

Western Junior June 21-24 Windsong Farm GC (Independence, MN)

Women’s Western Amateur July 5-10 Kampen-Cosler Course (West Lafayette, IN)

Evans Scholars Invitational July 19-25 Stonebridge CC (Aurora, IL)

Western Amateur July 27-August 1 Knollwood Club (Lake Forest, IL)

BMW Championship August 17-23 Liberty National GC (Jersey City, NJ)

Evans Scholars Foundation

The WGA champions education through golf by sponsoring the Evans Scholars Program, the sole charitable beneficiary of the BMW Championship and Evans Scholars Invitational. Established by famed amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans, Jr., the program provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies across the country. Currently, 1,310 caddies are attending college on scholarship; there are 12,870 Evans Alumni.

BMW Championship

As the penultimate event of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Playoffs, the BMW Championship features the best field in golf competing on world-class venues. It’s the oldest event on the PGA Tour and the signature fundraising benefit for the Evans Scholars Foundation. In the more than 100 years since its inception, the championship’s J.K. Wadley trophy has been engraved with the names of golf’s greatest legends, including Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Evans Scholars Invitational

Since 2019, the Korn Ferry Tour and the Western Golf Association have partnered to conduct the Evans Scholars Invitational. With Alumni like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas, the Korn Ferry Tour is the path to the PGA Tour. The Evans Scholars Invitational is a showcase for golf’s next generation of stars. All proceeds from the event benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Western Junior

First held at Chicago Golf Club in 1914, the Western Junior is the oldest national junior tournament in the United States. Each year, it draws the top junior players from more than 40 states and around the world. The event has long been a testing ground for stars of the future, including current PGA Tour standouts Collin Morikawa, Scottie Scheffler, Rickie Fowler and legends Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Fred Couples and Corey Pavin.

Western Amateur

The Western Amateur is the most grueling test in amateur golf. To win, the Western Amateur champion must play 72 holes of stroke play and finish in the top 16 to qualify for match play. He must then win four matches against the most talented amateur golfers in the world over the next two days. With past champions like Chick Evans, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods, the Western Amateur is where golf’s rising stars showcase their abilities.

Position Responsibilities:

Amateur Golf

Provide operational and administrative support to all four WGA amateur championships, with on-site support focused on the Men’s Western Golf Association Championships: Women’s Western Junior Western Junior Women’s Western Amateur Western Amateur Administrative duties include website management, registration packet and tee gift assembly, printing/copying, and proofreading Operational duties include transporting supplies to host facility, monitoring and maintaining equipment inventory, and on-site setup and breakdown Work in conjunction with host club staff, WGA Directors, members, volunteers, etc. Coordinate volunteer assignments and provide instruction to volunteers Assist with golf course setup and preparation Communicate with players, parents, and coaches as necessary by phone and email Assist in processing tournament entry information, fees, housing and transportation requests, and booking practice round tee times Coordinate data entry into pairings and scoring program Update player applications, playing resumes, and rankings information

Professional Golf

Work in conjunction with host club staff, WGA Directors, members, volunteers, etc. Equipment set-up and breakdown Golf course set-up and preparation Monitor equipment inventory, maintenance, and replenishment Vendor contract negotiations and on-site management Assist in managing volunteers Manage golf cart distribution and assignments Assist with volunteer training, package fulfillment, and distribution Manage deliveries, including incoming and outgoing shipping and receiving

Position Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Internship or work experience in sports management and golf preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required Excellent “people” skills are a must Self-motivated, team player with the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, host club members and staff, committee members, vendors, and volunteers Must possess strong organizational skills Ability to handle high-pressure situations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Steve Prioletti at prioletti@wgaesf.org by December 1, 2026.