Pathways Discover Internship Program

About the role

The USGA is a mission‑based golf organization that unifies the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs, showcases the game’s best talent via the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and 13 other national championships, provides unbiased global governance with The R&A, and advances sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As part of its effort to foster a more inclusive game, the USGA annually hires students for the Pathways Discover Program at the U.S. Open Championship. This 10‑day internship, held during the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, California (June 11‑21, 2027), aims to expose college and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to the multitude of career pathways in golf through behind‑the‑scenes experiences, career‑development sessions, networking with industry leaders, and hands‑on training. The program includes leadership and corporate‑world sessions, industry panels, community‑impact projects, professional networking, on‑the‑job training/shadowing, and a case‑study pitch competition. Applications are accepted from August 31, 2026 through December 4, 2026; completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with virtual interviews for finalists and offers extended by Friday, March 12, 2027. As part of the application, candidates answer eight open‑ended questions designed to reveal their authentic thoughts and experiences (AI‑generated answers are discouraged).

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Navigating the Corporate World Career Development Sessions
• Industry Leadership Panels
• Community Impact Opportunity
• Professional Networking Opportunities
• On‑the‑Job‑Training and Shadowing Experiences
• Case Study Pitch Competition

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate (rising sophomore or above) or graduate program at an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

Demonstrated maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative to learn.

Ability to positively contribute to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, and accepting and giving constructive feedback.

No prior experience working in golf is required, but a demonstration of strong interest in working in sports is preferred.

Skills

Strong interest in working in sports; maturity; dependability; integrity; initiative; teamwork; respect for differences; ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

Benefits

• Stipend to help offset expenses
• Round‑trip travel from home airport/train/bus station (if not from the local Pebble Beach area)
• Room and board for the duration of the program
• Meals, snacks and related program expenses
• Intern uniforms provided

Pay

This is an unpaid internship; interns receive a stipend to help offset expenses (see Benefits).

Schedule

Program dates: June 11–21, 2027 (arrival Friday, June 11; departure Monday, June 21).