MAPGA Junior Golf Intern
PGA Reach
3 hours ago
Internship
On-site
Stafford, Virginia, United States
$13.75 USD hourly
Paid or Stipend
The Middle Atlantic PGA (MAPGA) is seeking qualified applicants for its 2027 summer internship position in golf tournament operations. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct all day-to-day operations of our summer Junior Tour. The Junior Tour provides golf tournaments throughout the D.C., Virginia and Maryland area for junior golfers ages 9-18.
The Middle Atlantic section office is located in Stafford, VA. The following information will provide you with a better understanding of everything the internship entails. We are offering one 6 month internship (Mar-Aug) and two 3 month internships (June-Aug).
ORGANIZATION:
The Middle Atlantic PGA Section (MAPGA), located in Stafford, Virginia is one of 41 Sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA of America, formed in 1916, has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 32,000 members and associates. Its mission is to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to the game's growth by providing services to golf professionals and the industry. The MAPGA has been part of the PGA since 1925, and consists of over 1,200 golf professionals in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
The Middle Atlantic section office is located in Stafford, VA. The following information will provide you with a better understanding of everything the internship entails. We are offering one 6 month internship (Mar-Aug) and two 3 month internships (June-Aug).
ORGANIZATION:
The Middle Atlantic PGA Section (MAPGA), located in Stafford, Virginia is one of 41 Sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA of America, formed in 1916, has grown into the world's largest working sports organization with more than 32,000 members and associates. Its mission is to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to the game's growth by providing services to golf professionals and the industry. The MAPGA has been part of the PGA since 1925, and consists of over 1,200 golf professionals in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team based environment
- Enjoy working with children and young adults ages 9-18
- Automobile access with willingness and ability to travel within the Middle Atlantic area
required
- Interest in a career in golf or sports administration is preferred
- Basic knowledge of the game of golf preferred
- Basic Computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, punctual, energetic, detail oriented, and a “self-starter”
- Required to work extended days, early mornings, and some weekends.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team based environment
- Enjoy working with children and young adults ages 9-18
- Automobile access with willingness and ability to travel within the Middle Atlantic area
required
- Interest in a career in golf or sports administration is preferred
- Basic knowledge of the game of golf preferred
- Basic Computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized, punctual, energetic, detail oriented, and a “self-starter”
- Required to work extended days, early mornings, and some weekends.
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate junior tour events with MAPGA and golf course staff
- Tournament administration onsite at MAPGA Junior events and Section events
- Registration, tee set up, marking, starting, rules officiating, and scoring
- Responsible for maintaining junior database
- Share responsibilities of managing MAPGA Junior Golf Social Media pages
- Take photos/videos at events and create graphics to promote tournaments and the Junior
Tour
- Tournament administration onsite at MAPGA Junior events and Section events
- Registration, tee set up, marking, starting, rules officiating, and scoring
- Responsible for maintaining junior database
- Share responsibilities of managing MAPGA Junior Golf Social Media pages
- Take photos/videos at events and create graphics to promote tournaments and the Junior
Tour
- Produce & manage event production in Golf Genius Tournament Software
- Effectively communicate with parents, juniors, and host professional staff
- Manage company equipment inventory and maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
- Effectively communicate with parents, juniors, and host professional staff
- Manage company equipment inventory and maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Staff uniforms (Polos)
- Eligible travel expenses reimbursed (food, hotels, mileage)
for tournament travel days. - Housing available.
TO APPLY: Email cover letter/resume to Junior Golf Director, Alex Reiter (areiter@pgahq.com) by December 1st, 2026.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.