FRISCO, Texas (Oct. 10, 2023) – The PGA of America is inviting talent from diverse backgrounds interested in careers in golf and sports to apply for short-term employment as operations assistants in support of its 2024 major spectator championships.
Individuals can register here through Nov. 10 to potentially interview for opportunities at the following events:
- PGA Championship
Valhalla Golf Club
Louisville, Kentucky
May 13-19, 2024
- KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship
Harbor Shores
Benton Harbor, Michigan
May 20-26, 2024
- KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Sahalee Country Club
Sammamish, Washington
June 19-23, 2024
Positions in Kentucky, Michigan and Washington include pre-, during and post-Championship opportunities from April to July 2024.
“The PGA of America’s vision is an inclusive golf industry that reflects the rich diversity of our nation. One significant stride toward this goal is nurturing talent and creating avenues for employment tied to our flagship events,” said PGA of America Chief People Officer Sandy Cross. “PGA JobMatch is a platform to connect passionate individuals to these unique opportunities, offering learning experiences, a chance to explore a career in golf and the ability to contribute to some of golf's most celebrated events.”
The PGA is primarily conducting outreach to colleges and universities, including minority-serving institutions, which offer sports- and golf-management programs. Introductions will be made between qualified candidates and the respective PGA of America departments’ hiring leaders. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next phase of the hiring process.
PGA JobMatch details and registration steps are featured on the PGA JobMatch website. All applicants’ registrations must be received by Nov.10, 2023, to be considered.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 29,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, participation and inclusion in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Media Contact:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com