PGA Golf Management Internships

Internships represent an integral link between the academic structure of a university degree and an understanding of day-to-day operations within the golf industry. The PGA Golf Management concentration requires internships of all students and is conducted in accordance with the PGA of America guidelines.

Each student must complete a minimum of 16 months of internships in order to obtain Class A membership in the PGA. Internships are conducted during the summer months between the academic school years with an extended internship scheduled at the end of the senior year.

  • PGM 1700 (3-months) summer following freshman year
    • Generally outside operations (ranges, golf cars, bag rooms, etc.)
  • PGM 2700 (3-months) summer following sophomore year
    • Inside and outside work (50% in golf shop operations, 50% outside)
  • PGM 3700 (3-months or 5-months) summer following junior year
    • At least 75% in golf shop (tournament operations, merchandising, etc.)
  • PGM 4700 (7-months) summer/fall following senior year
    • First assistant duties

Hire an Intern

All sites are reviewed, approved, and coordinated through the Internship Director. See below to view an interactive map of current internship sites as of Fall 2024.