2025 Illinois PGA Event Operations Intern

2025 EVENT OPERATIONS INTERN

The Organization:

Founded in 1916, The Illinois Section of the PGA of America is a professional organization serving the men and women golf professionals in northern and central Illinois who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf. The Illinois PGA is responsible for the administration of competitive golf tournaments, educational opportunities, support programs and growth of the game initiatives. With over 800 members and associates, the Illinois PGA is the 17th largest of the 41 regional entities or “Sections” that comprise the PGA of America.

The Position:

• Three (3) month Illinois PGA internship.

• Mid-May, 2025 – Mid-August, 2025 (Timeline Negotiable)

• The Illinois PGA office is located in Golf, Illinois.

Responsibilities:

IPGA Section Tournaments and Illinois PGA Junior Tour

• Assist tournament staff with on-site tournament responsibilities, including, but not limited to, operational set-up, golf course set-up, and starter/scoring duties.

• Support full time staff in tournament preparation, including, but not limited to, production of event pairings, rules sheets, scoreboards, scorecards, and course marking.

• Coordinate with the host PGA Professional & superintendent for event arrangements.

• Assist full time staff in statistical tracking and reporting of online tournament registrations and player’s associated eligibility requirements, or any other internal reporting desired.

• Assist the communication department with photography and occasional tasks for social media.

Drive, Chip & Putt, PGA Junior League, and Other Events

• In cooperation with the PGA of America, USGA and Augusta National Golf Club assist with the day-to-day operations of the Section’s Drive, Chip & Putt Championship local and sub-regional competitions

• Assist section staff with the lead-up and on-site responsibilities of the PGA Junior League Championship.

• Be available and willing to perform other in-office or on-site duties as assigned by full-time staff, including support of all Illinois PGA departments when needed.

Qualifications:

• Students working towards their bachelor’s degree or completed (4) year degree.

• Golf background or a strong interest in golf.

• High moral character and integrity with leadership qualities.

• Superb problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently.

• Prepared to work long hours during event days when needed.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an exceptional ability to communicate effectively and present information to a variety of audiences.

• Demonstrated excellent written communications skills focused on quality and clarity of message.

• Knowledge and experience working with Bluegolf tournament software preferred.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with fellow administrative staff members in a team atmosphere. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, online communication technologies and social media trends required.

• Willing to travel extensively throughout Illinois and the Chicago area.

• Ability to work with a broad spectrum of groups including host professionals, host superintendents, volunteers, amateur golfers, coaches, and sponsors.

• Ability to lift 30-pound objects to transport around IPGA Facilities and Golf Courses.

• Ability to spend extended periods of time standing, walking and moving around a golf course. Occasionally, in hot, cold, rainy and windy weather conditions.

• Flexibility for work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and occasional weekend work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $600.00 weekly stipend.

• Mileage reimbursement for travel refund.

• Staff apparel.

• Travel throughout the Illinois PGA’s service area is required. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

• This position will not provide housing.

All inquiries about this position should be sent to:

Adam Gracik

Director of Competitions

agracik@pgahq.com