2026 Fall Part-Time Tournament Operations Internship

Internship Opportunity

The Northern Texas PGA is seeking qualified applicants for a weekend-based part-time internship in golf tournament operations during the Fall of 2026. Successful applicants will be responsible for helping conduct on-site operations of the Junior Tour tournaments. In the Fall season, the Junior Tour provides weekly golf tournaments throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex for junior golfers ages 7-19.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Interns will be responsible for helping conduct approximately 20-22 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. On average, Fall part-time Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours each weekend and will not work Monday - Friday.

Qualifications of Candidate

• 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)
• NTPGA staff uniforms including golf shirts and hats will be provided
• 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 Alexa Harper (View email address on click.appcast.io) or Paige Holland (View email address on click.appcast.io) 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.