What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tournament Operations Intern (Fall 2025) - Northern Texas PGA position at Northern Texas PGA?
ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGA
The Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Over 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. The Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature picturesque office space, a growth of the game pavilion, and a golf park designed for junior golfers and families. The Northern Texas PGA staff’s mission is to serve PGA of America golf professionals and grow the game by managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section. The Northern Texas PGA also operates the Northern Texas PGA Foundation and The Ronny Golf Park.
INTERNSHIP START & END DATES
August 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025
(start and end dates are somewhat flexible based on the successful applicant’s school schedule)
JOB SUMMARY
The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for a 18-week full-time internship in golf tournament operations during the Fall of 2025. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct all day-to-day operations of Section professional and Junior Tour tournament programs. In the Fall season, the Junior Tour provides weekly golf tournaments throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for junior golfers ages 7-19. Section professional tournaments include the Section Major Championships, Players Tour tournaments, and PGA TOUR Qualifying tournaments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute pre-tournament operations, such as tournament information collection, golf course marking, selecting hole locations, equipment set-up, and developing operational plans
- Administer on-site responsibilities, such as player registration, starting, rules officiating, scoring, and awards presentations
- Execute post-tournament responsibilities, including completing, organizing, and submitting tournament reports, distributing tournament results, and equipment tear-down
- Effectively communicate with host professional staff, junior golfers, parents, caddies, and spectators
- Manage tournament equipment by transporting equipment to and from facilities, inventory reporting, and maintenance
- Provide support to select Section and Foundation operations through various on-site responsibilities
TOURNAMENT TRAVEL
Tournaments will be located throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and extensive travel around DFW is required. Interns will be responsible for their own transportation to and from all tournaments and to and from the Northern Texas PGA office.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Fall Interns will be responsible for helping conduct approximately 25-30 Junior Tour tournaments. These tournaments will include formats such as two-day, 36-hole stroke play elite competitions, and single-day, 18-hole, and 9-hole stroke play competitions. Interns will be responsible for conducting these events from start to finish. Additionally, Section professional tournaments will be conducted during the week.
On average, Fall Interns can expect to work 35-40 hours including most weekends. To accommodate working weekend days, days off during the week will be granted. Additional tasks and hours can be added for those with special requirements for obtaining school credit.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE
Required:
- Has or is pursuing a college degree (third or fourth-year students preferred)
- Has automobile access with willingness and ability to travel within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
- Has existing insurance (through school or parents)
- Exhibits ability to work and communicate effectively in a team-based environment
- General computer literacy (i.e. Microsoft Office, Smartphone Apps)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work early mornings
- Ability to work outside in extreme weather and temperatures
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds, i.e. tents, tables, stakes, and championship signage
- Ability to safely operate a golf cart
- Ability to stand and move around on foot for extended periods of time
- Ability to speak publicly
- Effectively able to use and operate cell phones, tablets, and hand-held radios
Preferred:
- Basic knowledge of the game and rules of golf
- Interest in a career in golf or sports administration
COMPENSATION
- Interns are compensated at a rate of $10.00 per hour (before taxes)
- Interns are compensated at a rate of $15.00 per hour if / when they work more than 40 hours per week (before taxes)
- Interns are guaranteed a minimum of $600 (before taxes) per two-week pay period during the season
- NTPGA staff uniforms including golf shirts and hats will be provided
- Playing and practicing privileges at the NTPGA Golf Park and select golf courses in the area
- School credit (if applicable)
HOUSING
The Northern Texas PGA does not provide housing of any kind but will be more than happy to assist with the location of housing for those unfamiliar with the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Past interns have utilized corporate housing agencies for fully furnished apartment leases, secured house leases through Airbnb, or utilized extended-stay hotels. Those with family or friends in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are welcome to stay there and are in no way obligated to live with other interns.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested applicants must submit their applications via TeamWork Online. Please email Casey Rayburn (crayburn@ntpga.com) or Alexa Harper (aharper@ntpga.com) if you have any questions regarding the internship or Northern Texas PGA. Due to the volume of applications, response times may vary. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as possible regarding next steps.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application will remain open until all positions are filled.
The Northern Texas PGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful applicant will be required to take a drug test and undergo an authorized background check. Should any portion of the drug test or background check fail to fully clear, the employment offer may be considered null and void.
Salary : $10 - $15
