Pathways Launch Internship Program
About the program
The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs; to showcase the game's best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open and 13 other national championships and our museum; to provide unbiased global governance with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules; and to advance issues important to golf's future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion. As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game. The USGA's headquarters are located in Liberty Corner, NJ, with a recently opened campus in Pinehurst, NC.
The USGA is thrilled to introduce Pathways Launch, a dynamic 3+ month internship program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in golf by placing talented individuals with prominent organizations across the industry, while fostering a cohesive and supportive community of peers. As a newly designed opportunity offered under Make Golf Your Thing, this unique experience welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and encourages you to apply.
Participating organizations
Students will have the opportunity to be placed at one of the following participating organizations, with additional organizations still being added:
- Callaway Golf
- DICK'S Sporting Goods/Golf Galaxy
- Golf Pride
- Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)
- Pebble Beach Company
- Pinehurst Resorts
- PGA of America
- PGA TOUR
- PGA TOUR Superstore
- United States Golf Association (USGA)
- Versant
Potential placement areas
Interns may be assigned to roles in the following areas, though this is not an exhaustive list:
- Marketing
- Business Operations
- Golf Operations
- Finance
- Data Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
- Communications
- Ticketing and Event Operations
- Merchandise & Licensing
- Human Resources
- Equipment Standards
Program components
Components of the program will come to life through the following:
- Professional Development Sessions
- Designated Mentorship
- Access to Leadership
- Facilitated Networking Opportunities
- Project Completion
- Coaching
Qualifications
What you bring to the program:
- Demonstrated maturity, dependability, integrity, and initiative to learn
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to positively contribute to a work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect for differences, and accepting and giving constructive feedback
- Enrolled in an undergraduate (rising junior or above) or graduate program at an accredited college or university
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Application details
- Application Period: August 17 – November 8, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- In-Person Recruiting Summit: Friday, January 15 – Sunday, January 17, 2027 at the USGA Headquarters in Liberty Corner, NJ
- Internship Selection: All offers will be extended by Friday, January 29, 2027
- Internship Dates/Duration: Generally taking place May/June – July/August, varying by placement
- In-Person Program Kick Off: Will take place at the 2027 U.S. Women's Open at Inverness Club in Toledo, OH (June 3-6, 2027)
Pay & support
- Rates vary depending on placement at participating organizations, ranging from $15–$25/hr+
- Housing and travel support will be provided to all Pathways Launch interns and will look different depending on placement