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USGA P.J. Boatwright Sun Country Amateur Golf Association Internship - 9 months
Sun Country Golf House
Albuquerque, NM
Sport
Company Information
Sun Country Golf House (SCGH) is an alliance of the leading golf-related organizations in the regions of New Mexico and West Texas. The union of these associations makes SCGH the epicenter for golf in our area. The Sun Country Amateur Golf Association (SCAGA) is the representative for the United States Golf Association and the 15,000+ amateur golfers in region while the Sun Country PGA Section (SCPGA) is the representative body for the Professional Golfers’ Association of America and our Section’s 220+ PGA Professionals. The two organizations combine staffing and resources in the form of Sun Country Golf House. This allows the two groups to cast a wider net of influence while furthering shared goals together. Educating the public on the organizations, providing great tournament schedules for PGA Professionals, amateurs, and junior golfers, making New Mexico and West Texas a national golfing destination, and generally improving and promoting the game of golf are the focuses of this collaboration. Additionally, the PGA Section and Amateur Association share the Sun Country Golf Foundation, which provides programming and financial support in the areas of juniors, military, and diversity / inclusion.
Qualifications
- Completed or working towards a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
- Knowledge of the game of golf, preferably in a tournament setting
- Knowledge of the Rules of Golf preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and writing skills
- Interest in a career in golf association administration preferred
- Familiarity with BlueGolf tournament software and the USGA Course Rating and World Golf Handicap programs a plus
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required
Duties
- Assisting at SCAGA tournaments and USGA Qualifiers in the areas of golf course setup, signage, Rules of Golf officiating, equipment setup, tournament software management, volunteer coordination, score entry, starting the field, creation of Notice to Players (local rules)
- The operation and growth of the SCAGA Play Days and One-Day Tournament Series. These events serve as a member benefit and recruiting tool
- The operation and growth of Sun Country Golf House family, team, and college golf programs. These events serve as a member benefit and recruiting tool
- The operation and growth of the Sun Country Golf Foundation’s Youth on Course Month and Play Yellow Birdie Bash fundraisers plus a potential auction / sweepstakes
- Course rating
- Marketing / communications to promote services, tournaments, benefits, etc.
- Volunteer coordination
- Receive and process tournament applications
- USGA Handicapping administration within the World Golf Handicap (WHS) and the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN)
- Assist with website and social media updates
- Photograph players at various events for publication
- Assist Marketing Manager with creative visions for content
- Take on other tasks as directed by the Executive Director, Rules & Competitions Director, and other full-time staff
