Summer West Texas Junior Tournament Operations Intern; Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland​/Odessa - Northern Texas PGA

Position: 2026 Summer West Texas Junior Tournament Operations Intern (Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland/Odessa) - Northern Texas PGA
Location: Wolfforth

Please Note:
Candidates will need to reside in either the Lubbock, Amarillo, or Midland/Odessa areas for the duration of the internship.

ABOUT THE NORTHERN TEXAS PGAThe Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) is one of 41 Sections of the PGA of America. Its geographic territory includes the State of Texas north of the 31st latitude, or just north of Austin. Over 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals employed at more than 300 facilities comprise this Section.

Northern Texas PGA headquarters are located on the PGA Frisco campus and feature state-of-the-art office space, a growth of the game pavilion and a golf park designed for junior golfers.

In addition to managing the day-to-day affairs of the Section, the Northern Texas PGA also operates a non-profit and charitable foundation that focuses on five pillars: junior golf, college scholarships, inclusion, internships, and military and veterans.

INTERNSHIP START & END DATES

• May 19, 2026 - August 4, 2026

(start and end dates are somewhat flexible based on successful applicant's school schedule)

JOB SUMMARY

The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for an 12-week internship in golf tournament operations during the Summer of 2026. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct day-to-day operations of the Northern Texas PGA Junior Tour and the Northern Texas PGA Foundation's Junior Golf programming. This internship includes comprehensive training in golf tournament operations, event management, Rules of Golf, and professional development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute pre-tournament responsibilities, such as tournament information collection, printing tournament documents, equipment/signage set-up, and golf course set-up
• 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 through transporting equipment to and from facilities, inventory reporting, and maintenance
• Inform and enforce Junior Tour Rules & Regulations including Rules of Golf, Caddie Program, and Pace of Play
• Provide support to select Section and Foundation operations through various on-site responsibilities

SUMMER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Summer Junior Tour Operations interns in West Texas will be responsible for helping conduct one to two Junior Tour tournaments each weekend. These tournaments will include formats such as single day, 18-hole and 9-hole stroke play competitions. Interns will be responsible for conducting all of these events from start to finish. A Summer Junior Tour Operations intern in West Texas should expect to work, on average, 1-2 weekend days, including some weekdays, and will work approximately 10-20 hours each week.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATE

Required:

• Will live in West Texas (Lubbock, Amarillo, or Odessa/Midland area) for the duration of the internship
• Pursuing a college degree (third or fourth-year students preferred)
• Has automobile access with willingness and ability to travel across West Texas
• 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

TOURNAMENT TRAVEL

Tournaments will be located throughout the entire West Texas region. Interns can expect to work a tournament at a different golf course each weekend and will be responsible for their own…