Mark Brazil - Tournament Director, Wyndham Championship, PGA TOUR
“The AJGA is simply the finest youth sports program in the world. The leadership, supportive board and team-oriented staff have written one of the most successful chapters in all of golf.”
Jonah Beck - Director of Operations, Sanderson Farms Championship
"I greatly appreciated the level of trust and responsibility given to both the full-time staff and interns. The opportunity to take ownership of important events or projects at an early stage of my career gave me confidence in myself and pushed me beyond my comfort zone and what I thought I could accomplish."
Mary Ann Cowgur - Executive Assistant
“My favorite thing about working for the AJGA is the people......the staff, our board members, our sponsors and our members. Over the past 30 years, I’ve made so many wonderful friends through this fabulous organization. “
Beth Dockter - Director of Special Projects
“The AJGA provides an environment of challenge and opportunity that inspires its employees to perform at their best with a good balance of hard work, dedication and appreciation.”
Rob Doone - USGA Assistant Director, Championships
"The AJGA is an unbelievable place to learn and develop yourself as a young professional. The freedom and responsibility given to all employees allows for a large amount of creativity in solving problems and developing new ideas and concepts, which in turn, helps the AJGA maintain its position as an industry leader."
Steve Ethun - Augusta National Golf Club
“I’m personally grateful for what the AJGA’s internship program afforded me in opportunities and memories. The experience has consistently sent hardworking, driven alumni down a path toward success and helped groom the future leaders in the industry.”
Tim Jackman – Communications Director
“I love working for the AJGA because of the incredible experience and professional development I have received and also because of the family environment that is cultivated among the staff.”
Andrew Greenfield - Vice President of Tournament Operations
"The AJGA is a unique opportunity to work in a high-energy environment with driven, dedicated and motivated people who care about not only their only personal and professional growth, but about their colleagues as well. This, along with the chance to impact the lives of thousands of juniors and their families, makes working at the AJGA a blessing."
Ben Kimball - Senior Director, Championships, United States Golf Association
"The AJGA’s motto has always been 'Developing Golf’s Next Generation.' Though most people think that that specifically applies to players, it also includes those of us who wanted to pursue a career in golf. The experiences that I had as an intern and a full-time staff member were invaluable. I am a better golf administrator today because of the time I spent with the AJGA. To this day I am very proud of that."
Joe Mazzeo - VP Golf & Events, Wasserman
“The AJGA internship serves an ideal stepping-stone for entry into the golf industry. The specifics of operating a PGA TOUR event, coaching collegiately, selling merchandise or any other role in the industry may be quite different from the exact experience gained at the AJGA, but the basics and the fundamentals learned through the AJGA internship form the perfect foundation upon which to build a successful career in the golf business. I highly recommend the AJGA internship to anyone who is interested in learning and is not afraid to work their tail off.”
Katie McBee - Director, Digital Content, NBC Sports
The company culture at the AJGA is second to none. There is a constant push to innovate and create within a teamwork mentality in which every voice is important. My time at the AJGA is one I look back on fondly and I am eternally thankful for the opportunities provided to me as a staff member."
Mary Louise McDade - Receptionist
"I love the people I work with and it feels like a family. I also admire the work ethic that is displayed from each person – from the bottom all the way to the top. People work hard to make each event the best and solve problems quickly and professionally."
Michael Tothe - Tournament Director, Charles Schwab Challenge PGA TOUR
"The internship for me gave me some very valuable tools that help me even today including punctuality, taking ownership for mistakes and adapting to stressful situations. If you want a successful career in golf, the AJGA internship gives a 'boot camp' perspective on the industry."
Sara Orton – Development Director, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
“I've never worked harder in my career or had as much responsibility, especially at such a young age. I learned how to handle myself in a professional manner, no matter the circumstance, and I really learned how to be team player. Working at the AJGA taught me many things. It also made me realize where I wanted to go with my professional future. The AJGA would have prepared me well for any profession, but especially one in nonprofit."
Bobby Powell - Director of Tournament Operations, Wyndham Championship, PGA TOUR
"What I remember most is an entire summer of memories. The AJGA internship was the key ingredient for my professional future. It opened me up to so many things I hadn’t yet, and wouldn’t otherwise have, experienced. Being placed into a culture where you focused on seeing the details through to perfection still resonates with me today. With the AJGA internship you are actually doing the work, taking ownership in running the tournaments and that ultimately leads to a high level of job satisfaction."
Jeremy Rider – National Sales Manager, Showers Pass
"It's very hard to find a company/organization that provides not only great work-life balance but allows you to take on so much responsibility at a relativity young age. I know I often reflect that without being given the opportunity to wear so many hats and encouraged to take the lead and be a problem solver, I wouldn't be in the position that I am today. Too often, I come across people who aren't seasoned the same way and it shows in their work, how they interact with customers and colleagues, and their ability to be successful and do it the right way."
Mick Rouse – Senior Research Manager, GQ Magazine
"It wasn't like a lot of other opportunities where you may be looked at as the 'coffee person.' I really felt like a valued part of the AJGA staff, which in turn provided me with the confidence to trust in my instincts. That feeling of self-worth the AJGA imparted in me has always been the thing I look back on most fondly. There's absolutely no way I would be in the position I am right now had it not been for the AJGA internship.
Melanie Roux - Sponsorship, Rolex SA
“I highly recommend the AJGA internship because it gives you a wonderful perspective for life. The education that we received was powerful but down to earth in teaching the values of respect, fair play, friendship, discipline and hard work every single day. It helped me with teamwork, time management, communication, confidence and efficiency. My favorite memories are from traveling the country, my internship teammates, some AJGA players and the staff.”
Rachel Sadowski - Championship Director, United States Golf Association
"The internship helped me realize what part of the industry I wanted to be in: tournament operations. At the AJGA, you wear many different hats and take on a lot of responsibility. At times it was overwhelming, but it teaches you quickly to work outside your comfort zone, and discover what you want in your future job."
Laura Shatzel - Manager of Finance
"I love working at the AJGA because it really feels like family. We are a supportive, hardworking and friendly group of people working together for a great purpose. Everyone knows their job and does it to the best of their ability. Leadership is always encouraging the staff to push the envelope and to find ways to get better. I couldn’t imagine a better place to earn a living and make a difference all at the same time!"
Mark Stevens – Director, Business Public Relations, PGA TOUR
"I saw first-hand how valuable the intern experience was for kids looking to get into the golf industry. There is tremendous value in the people the interns meet and work with on a daily basis like sponsors, college coaches, future LPGA and PGA Tour players and equipment reps. In my opinion, there is no better avenue to a successful career in golf than the AJGA internship."
Tommy Tangtiphaiboontana – Director, International Competitions, USGA
“From a player, spectator, intern and full-time staffer, the AJGA has been a part of my life since 1997. It’s my second family and it is great to see the AJGA recognized.”
Riley Tracy - Vice President of Player Services
"Whether it is through our staff, members, or partners, lives are changed for the better because of the AJGA."
L.B. Van Fleet – Purchasing Manager
“My transition from Head Golf Professional to the AJGA was unique. When I came to the AJGA it was difficult because I went from the head of golf operation to a support role. My favorite part of being a golf pro was being on the front lines and executing an event. In my mind, I didn’t feel like I was contributing in the beginning. But what I quickly found out at the AJGA is it takes literally everyone (FT staff and interns) to make each event successful. It’s a complete team effort. My favorite thing about the AJGA is the culture. It’s such a tight knit group that truly feels like a home away from home. It makes you want to get up and work hard not only for yourself but the folks around you.”
Sydney Whitney – formerly, True Temper
"The best thing as an intern was how much real-world experience I got. I was given a lot of responsibility as an intern, which has prepared me more for my job than I even realized at the time. I absolutely loved the mentorship side of the internship. The tournament directors would give feedback each week which was extremely valuable. The AJGA was also a huge support when I was looking for a full-time job and that showed me how much they care about their interns and their future career development."