In-House Communications Job Description

Overview

The backbone of the AJGA is its internship program. Success at the AJGA begins with the recruiting, hiring, and training of exceptional young men and women. Many consider the AJGA internship as the best in sports, as it requires a certain skill set, including a strong work ethic, a solid moral compass, high energy, a positive personality, and a willingness to serve.

The Process

Spring Internship: Week In The Life

Summer Internship: Week In The Life

Former Staff Success

Where can the internship take you?

AMANDA CANTOR

Communications Manager, PGA TOUR

SCOTT CARLSON

CFO, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

CASEY CEMAN

Vice President of Tournament Business Affairs, LPGA

HAMPTON CLARK

Athletic Operations Manager, Thirty Ink

MEGHAN COBB

Golf Sports Marketing, Nike

ROB DOONE

Director, Championships, USGA

AMANDA HERRINGTON

Vice President, Golf Communications, PGA TOUR

SOLOMON HUGHES

Chief Operating Officer, APGA Tour

JENAE JENKINS

Executive Director, First Tee of Atlanta

SAMANTHA JOE

Senior Manager, Golf, THE TEAM

CHRIS RICHARDS

Director, Communications - PGA TOUR

CAILA ROBERTS

Tournament Director, Golf, Excel Sports Management

STEPHANIE ROGERS

Executive Vice President of Marketing, San Francisco 49ers

CONNOR SULLIVAN

Associate Program Manager, AJGA at TaylorMade

TYLER SUMNER

Tournament Referee, Korn Ferry TOUR

"This past summer has been the best summer of my life, I was able to learn a mountain of information I will find very valuable in my future work all while making friends I will have for a lifetime. This internship was responsible for a giant shift in mindset not only of myself but also of my attitude towards long hours and hard work."

*— Will Howard, Operations Intern, Class of 2026*

"The AJGA internship has been an experience of a lifetime! Golf has always been a very big part of my life and being able to give back and work with the juniors has been an honor. The internship has allowed me to connect with amazing people and make unforgettable memories with my teammates!"

*— Kyree Conaway, Operations Intern, Class of 2023*

"More than just doing your job, get to know the people, you can learn the skills, that’s not the problem. They can teach you those. But the people, that’s what really matters. And what you’re going to learn from their stories and experiences is what really matters."

*— M'Kaylah Jackson, In-House Communication Intern, Class of 2025 & 2026*

"The AJGA has played a big role in my life. As a former AJGA junior myself, I have firsthand experience of the positive impact that the staff has. I am so grateful to have had the chance to serve in the same role and to be able to provide the same level of events for the next generation."

*— Angela Ding, Communications Intern, Class of 2022*

"I’ve been very fortunate to work with the AJGA staff for many years now and they’ve been nothing but unbelievable…the work ethic remains the same and everybody gives it everything they have, and they also have a lot of fun while they do it."

*— Justin Thomas, PGA Tour Player & AJGA Tournament Host*