Internship - Golf Tournament Operations

Director, Recruitment Are you passionate about sports and looking for hands‑on experience that can launch your career—while doing something that truly matters? At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, we give you the chance to do just that. Join a team that’s shaping the future of junior golf—creating elite tournament experiences, helping young athletes reach college, and building unforgettable moments on the course. Position: Golf Operations Associate Location: Travel Internship Dates: May- Aug 2026 Reports to: Director, Recruitment About The HJGT The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2‑day nationally ranked events than any other tour. In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world. Position Summary Under the direct supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through their active involvement with all aspects of tournament operations, from course set‑up to course breakdown. The internship will provide direct hands‑on training and require extensive travel every weekend across the country—including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina. When interns are not traveling, they will be provided business operations training through hands‑on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. There are five operations teams across the country. Requirements • Pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management/Marketing or other related fields • This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited college/university • Must be in good standing with your college/university Responsibilities • Provide extensive customer service to all players and families • Tournament set‑up and preparation includes, but not limited to: marking golf courses, tee and hole locations, scoreboard set‑up, utility set‑up • Starting and scoring of players, on‑course rules officiating, pace of play management • Other duties assigned by management Experience/Skills • Knowledge of golf (Preferred) • Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment • Excellent communication/writing skills • Attention to detail • Goal oriented • Result driven Why intern with HJGT? • FREE housing! • FREE travel • FREE or discounted golf • Food and gas stipend • Intern incentive program • College credit for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime educational experience • Hands‑on experience and learning every aspect of tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions • Resume building workshops • Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning • Recommendation letters from full‑time employees • Networking events Items Provided by HJGT • Hotel accommodations • Van transportation to and from tournament • Uniform • Laundry • Discounted or FREE golf at host venues College Credit Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit. Opportunities • Experience in the golf industry • Opportunity to obtain full‑time employment with HJGT or through its network Career Enrichment There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands‑on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem‑solve in a fast and fun environment. Graduates of the HJGT Internship Program • PGA • NBA • MLB • NASCAR • NFL • NHL • Disney • Topgolf • Learfield Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekends to reflect the business needs of the company. Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.