The United States Golf Association has opened applications for its Pathways Internship program at the 123rd U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club.
The program is part of the USGA’s ongoing effort to introduce individuals from underrepresented communities to careers in golf.
The 10-day program is scheduled for June 10-19, 2023, and will provide 20 college and graduate students with exposure to multiple facets of the golf industry while being able to see the operations of a major championship first hand. Those interested can apply here through Feb. 10, 2023.
Launched as the Lee Elder Internship by The Country Club at the 2022 U.S. Open in Brookline, Massachusetts, the internship will be held annually throughout the week of the U.S. Open as part of the USGA’s long-term commitment to creating more accessible pathways for all who are interested in pursuing careers in golf.
The Pathways program’s curriculum include a series of classroom-style instructional sessions paired with job shadowing and on-site training that covers all aspects of the championship, as well as networking opportunities with local and national leaders from the golf industry and beyond. The USGA will cover the program’s costs, including travel expenses and accommodations for all interns.
The 2022 inaugural class of the program included an international cohort of students from 22 institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other accredited universities across the United States with many having little to no experience with the game. Leveraging connections and leadership skills developed through the program, alumni have advanced to full-time internships at sports organizations, including the USGA, and serve as leaders within their universities.
