Nick Cortese AJGA Internship
Nick
Experience Information
Employer: American Junior Golf Association
Job Title: Traveling Operations Intern
Major: Sport Management
Received Credit: Yes
Paid: Yes
Abroad: No
Description of the Organization
The AJGA is an organization that runs junior golf tournaments that helps junior golfers gain exposure from college coaches get them scholarships. The AJGA has been seen as one of the highest levels of junior golf for 46 years.
Description of the Tasks/Projects Completed
I am a part of a team consisting of nine interns and we have traveled across 11 states over the course of the summer and conducted 13 junior golf tournaments. We set up the golf course and serve as the rules officials throughout the tournaments.
Skills/Knowledge Gained Through The Experience
my communication and leadership skills have grown so much over the course of this experience and I have developed so much as a professional and learned a lot about the logistics that go into running events like these.
Favorite Part of the Experience
My favorite part of this internship has been traveling across the country with a group of people that have become some of my closest friends and experiencing new places I otherwise would not have.
How the Experience Influenced Future Career Goals
This experience has influenced my future career goals by showing me I am on the right path and working in golf is something I want to do and that I truly love working in sports.
Internship Format
In Person