Fall 2026 Internship- Golf Tournament Operations-FREE TRAVEL and HOUSING
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, Naperville, IL, United States
Position : Golf Operations Associate |
Location : Travel |
Internship Dates : Aug - Dec 2026 |
Reports to : Director, Recruitment
Are you passionate about sports and looking for hands‑on experience that can launch your career—while doing something that truly matters? At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, we give you the chance to do just that. Join a team that’s shaping the future of junior golf—creating elite tournament experiences, helping young athletes reach college, and building unforgettable moments on the course.
About the HJGT
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8‑18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2‑day nationally ranked events than any other tour. In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, Interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through their active involvement with all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to course breakdown. The internship will provide direct hands‑on training and require extensive travel every weekend 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 interns are not traveling, they will be provided Business Operations training through hands‑on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. There are five operations teams across the country. Two of them live in full‑time housing in GA while the other three teams are travel teams and they live in hotels during the duration of the program. Travel teams spend one full week in each city they visit.
Requirements
Pursuing a degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or other related fields
This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.
Must be in good standing within your College/University.
Responsibilities
Provide extensive customer service to all players and families
Tournament set‑up and preparation includes, but is not limited to: marking golf courses, tee and hole locations, scoreboard set‑up, utility set‑up
Starting and scoring of players, on‑course rules officiating, pace of play management
Other duties assigned by management
Experience & Skills
Knowledge of golf (Preferred)
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication/writing skills
Attention to detail
Goal oriented
Result driven
Why Intern with HJGT?
FREE housing!
FREE Travel
FREE or discounted golf
Food and Gas Stipend
Intern Incentive Program
College Credit for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime educational experience
Hands‑on experience and learning in tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions
Recommendation letters from full‑time employees
Networking events
Benefits Provided
Hotel Accommodations
Van transportation to and from tournament
Uniform
Laundry
Discounted or FREE golf at host venues
College Credit
Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit.
Opportunities
Experience in the golf industry
To obtain full‑time employment with HJGT or through its network
Career Enrichment
There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands‑on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem‑solve in a fast and fun environment.
Career Path
Graduates of the HJGT Internship Program have moved on to, or are currently in the following sport organizations:
PGA
NBA
MLB
NASCAR
NFL
NHL
Disney
Topgolf
Learfield
Schedule
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekends to reflect the business needs of the company.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
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Location : Travel |
Internship Dates : Aug - Dec 2026 |
Reports to : Director, Recruitment
Are you passionate about sports and looking for hands‑on experience that can launch your career—while doing something that truly matters? At the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour, we give you the chance to do just that. Join a team that’s shaping the future of junior golf—creating elite tournament experiences, helping young athletes reach college, and building unforgettable moments on the course.
About the HJGT
The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8‑18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT. Currently the HJGT is the largest junior golf tour in the world hosting more 2‑day nationally ranked events than any other tour. In 2017, the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour announced a partnership with Nexus, an international hospitality and entertainment company backed by financier Joe Lewis and Tavistock Group, golfing great Tiger Woods and musician and entertainer Justin Timberlake, which will further our collective goal of growing the game of golf, broadening the Tour’s reach across the U.S. and around the world.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members, Interns will learn how to operate golf tournaments through their active involvement with all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to course breakdown. The internship will provide direct hands‑on training and require extensive travel every weekend 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 interns are not traveling, they will be provided Business Operations training through hands‑on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team. There are five operations teams across the country. Two of them live in full‑time housing in GA while the other three teams are travel teams and they live in hotels during the duration of the program. Travel teams spend one full week in each city they visit.
Requirements
Pursuing a degree in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or other related fields
This is an unpaid internship, and you must receive at least one (1) credit for the onsite experience from an accredited College/University.
Must be in good standing within your College/University.
Responsibilities
Provide extensive customer service to all players and families
Tournament set‑up and preparation includes, but is not limited to: marking golf courses, tee and hole locations, scoreboard set‑up, utility set‑up
Starting and scoring of players, on‑course rules officiating, pace of play management
Other duties assigned by management
Experience & Skills
Knowledge of golf (Preferred)
Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Excellent communication/writing skills
Attention to detail
Goal oriented
Result driven
Why Intern with HJGT?
FREE housing!
FREE Travel
FREE or discounted golf
Food and Gas Stipend
Intern Incentive Program
College Credit for a once‑in‑a‑lifetime educational experience
Hands‑on experience and learning in tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions
Recommendation letters from full‑time employees
Networking events
Benefits Provided
Hotel Accommodations
Van transportation to and from tournament
Uniform
Laundry
Discounted or FREE golf at host venues
College Credit
Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns must be enrolled in at least one credit.
Opportunities
Experience in the golf industry
To obtain full‑time employment with HJGT or through its network
Career Enrichment
There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands‑on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization. You will learn how to manage people, manage departments, and problem‑solve in a fast and fun environment.
Career Path
Graduates of the HJGT Internship Program have moved on to, or are currently in the following sport organizations:
PGA
NBA
MLB
NASCAR
NFL
NHL
Disney
Topgolf
Learfield
Schedule
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the associate may be required to work varying schedules including nights and weekends to reflect the business needs of the company.
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
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