Tee Off Your Career: The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Internship Experience

Are you passionate about golf and eager to dive into the exciting world of sports management? The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) Internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain real-world experience in the dynamic and competitive realm of junior golf. This internship blends your love for golf with professional growth.

Introduction: Shaping the Future of Golf

The HJGT internship provides hands-on experience, working side-by-side with golf professionals, tournament directors, and golf players. It means traveling the country, seeing new golf courses, and making everlasting connections. As part of the team, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of young golf talent while honing your skills and building a network that could drive your career to new heights.

About the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour

The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT) was founded in 2007 with the intention of providing junior golfers between the ages of 8-18 an opportunity to play exceptional courses in a competitive environment. The tour’s vision is to provide superb hospitality and make every event a memorable one. With play open to both males and females, nearly every junior golfer is eligible to participate on the HJGT.

Position: Golf Operations Associate

As a Golf Operations Associate Intern, you will be directly involved in all aspects of tournament operations, from course setup to breakdown, under the supervision and mentorship of HJGT Tournament Directors and Staff Members.

Internship Dates: Aug - Dec 2026

Read also: UCF Hurricane Safety

Reports to: Director, Recruitment

Hands-On Training and Responsibilities

The internship provides direct hands-on training and requires extensive travel every weekend across the country, including: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, California, Arizona, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

When interns are not traveling, they will be provided Business Operations training through hands-on learning and development provided by the Senior Leadership team.

Responsibilities include:

Providing extensive customer service to all players and families.
Tournament set-up and preparation includes, but is not limited to: marking golf courses, tee and hole locations, scoreboard set-up, utility set-up.
Starting and scoring of players, on-course rules officiating, pace of play management.
Other duties assigned by management.

There are five operations teams across the country. Two of them live in full-time housing which is in GA while the other three teams are travel teams and they live in hotels during the duration of their program. Travel teams spend one full week in each city they visit.

Requirements

To be eligible for the HJGT Internship, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Pursuing a degree in Business/Sports Management/Marketing or other related fields.
Must receive at least one (1) credit for the on-site experience from an accredited College/University.
Must be within good standing of your College/University.

Experience/Skills

Knowledge of golf (Preferred)
Ability to Multitask in a Faced-Paced Environment
Excellent communication/writing skills
Attention to detail
Goal oriented
Result driven

Benefits of Interning with HJGT

The HJGT Internship offers a range of benefits designed to enhance your learning and professional development:

FREE housing!
FREE Travel
FREE or discounted golf
Food and Gas Stipend
Intern Incentive Program
College Credit for getting hands-on, once-in-a-lifetime educational experience
Hands-on experience and learn every aspect of tournament operations, retail marketing, and video productions
Resume building workshops
Classroom sessions with HJGT employees to assist with career planning
Recommendation letters from full-time employees
Networking events

The following items will be provided by the HJGT:

Hotel Accommodations
Van transportation to and from tournament
Uniform
Laundry
Discounted or FREE golf at host venues.

College Credit and Career Enrichment

Students will be able to use the HJGT internship for college credit. Your institution will decide the amount of credits. All interns MUST be enrolled in at least one credit. Interns will meet and interact with various groups of people and get to know the future stars of the PGA and LPGA tours. For example, interns will be around golf professionals, directors of golf, course superintendents, influential and successful sponsors, parents, and spectators. This internship is unlike many other programs because of the hands-on experience you will receive. Interns will be given daily tasks that have a substantial impact on the organization.

There are countless benefits to participating in the HJGT internship program.

Opportunities for Full-Time Employment

An internship with the HJGT can open doors to full-time employment with HJGT or through its network.

Applying for the Internship and Making a Strong Impression

When applying for an internship, it's essential to get a feel for the organization's mission and persona. Understand what they do exactly and what they look for in employees.

During your internship interview, you want to exude confidence and passion. Be confident: Smile! Shoulders back! Head up! Speak clearly and with conviction about the organization’s mission.

Thriving in Your Internship

As you embark on your internship journey, remember a few key principles to maximize your experience:

Be Proactive: Don’t be afraid to step up to the plate when something needs to get done. Also, if you feel like you don’t have enough to do, ask!
Learn from Mistakes: You can’t beat yourself up when mistakes happen- and yes- they happen to everyone! You’re new to the job and can’t expect to do everything perfectly. If you make mistakes, take a deep breath and carry on. Analyze the situation and how you could’ve handled it better, then apply that next time.

Navigating Challenges and Discovering Your Path

What if you…gulp…are not enjoying your internship? Sometimes life can throw us a curveball. As the days progress, you might find through your internship that this might not be the career path for you. That’s ok! Be honest with yourself. Use this as a learning experience. What don’t you like about it? Talk to someone knowledgeable if you must, but never think something is wrong with you and don’t ignore your feelings if they persist. Sometimes internships are great because they help you figure out what you really want to do. It’s never too late to consider a different path.

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