Summer 2026 Internship- Golf Tournament Operations-FREE TRAVEL and HOUSING
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Newark, NJ, United States
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through active involvement in all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to breakdown. The internship includes extensive traveling 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 not traveling, interns receive business operations training provided by the Senior Leadership team.
Requirements
Pursuing a degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or related fields.
This is an unpaid internship; interns must receive at least one 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 players and families.
Set up and prepare tournament sites: marking courses, setting tee and hole locations, scoreboard and utility setup.
Start and score players, officiate on-course rules, manage pace of play.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Experience & Skills
Knowledge of golf (preferred).
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Attention to detail.
Goal‑oriented and result driven.
Benefits
FREE housing.
FREE travel.
FREE or discounted golf.
Food and gas stipend.
Intern incentive program.
College credit for hands‑on experience.
Hands‑on experience in tournament operations, retail marketing, and video production.
Resume building workshops.
Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning.
Recommendation letters from full‑time employees.
Networking events.
Provided by HJGT
Hotel accommodations.
Van transportation to and from tournaments.
Uniform.
Laundry services.
Discounted or free golf at host venues.
College Credit
Students can use the HJGT internship for college credit, with the institution deciding the credit amount. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit-holding course.
Opportunities
Experience in the golf industry.
Opportunity for full‑time employment with HJGT or through its network.
Career Enrichment
Interns will interact with golf professionals, directors, course superintendents, sponsors, parents, and spectators. They will learn people and department management, problem solving, and the impact of daily tasks on the organization.
Graduates
PGA
NBA
MLB
NASCAR
NFL
NHL
Disney
Topgolf
Learfield
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affliction or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or any other classification protected by law.
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Under the direct supervision of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through active involvement in all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to breakdown. The internship includes extensive traveling 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 not traveling, interns receive business operations training provided by the Senior Leadership team.
Requirements
Pursuing a degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or related fields.
This is an unpaid internship; interns must receive at least one 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 players and families.
Set up and prepare tournament sites: marking courses, setting tee and hole locations, scoreboard and utility setup.
Start and score players, officiate on-course rules, manage pace of play.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Experience & Skills
Knowledge of golf (preferred).
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent communication and writing skills.
Attention to detail.
Goal‑oriented and result driven.
Benefits
FREE housing.
FREE travel.
FREE or discounted golf.
Food and gas stipend.
Intern incentive program.
College credit for hands‑on experience.
Hands‑on experience in tournament operations, retail marketing, and video production.
Resume building workshops.
Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning.
Recommendation letters from full‑time employees.
Networking events.
Provided by HJGT
Hotel accommodations.
Van transportation to and from tournaments.
Uniform.
Laundry services.
Discounted or free golf at host venues.
College Credit
Students can use the HJGT internship for college credit, with the institution deciding the credit amount. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit-holding course.
Opportunities
Experience in the golf industry.
Opportunity for full‑time employment with HJGT or through its network.
Career Enrichment
Interns will interact with golf professionals, directors, course superintendents, sponsors, parents, and spectators. They will learn people and department management, problem solving, and the impact of daily tasks on the organization.
Graduates
PGA
NBA
MLB
NASCAR
NFL
NHL
Disney
Topgolf
Learfield
Equal Opportunity Statement
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affliction or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or any other classification protected by law.
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