The USGA is a mission-based golf organization whose purpose is to:
Unify the golf community through handicapping and grassroots programs
Showcase the game’s best talent through the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and 13 other national championships and our museum
Govern with The R&A through the playing, equipment and Amateur Status rules
Advance issues important to golf’s future, with a focus on driving sustainability, accessibility and inclusion.
As a nonprofit association, our work and our team are driven to act for the good of the game.
Our New Jersey campus sits on 189 acres in Liberty Corner. The campus is home to the main administrative offices and the USGA Golf Museum and Library. The office has a variety of modern meeting and social spaces. Teammates have access to a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness facility, golf simulator, nature trail, patios and seating areas, and a seasonal putting green and chipping course.
The USGA’s seven-acre Golf House Pinehurst campus opened in December 2023 and sits on the Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s historic property, just steps from the Pinehurst No. 2 course. The campus includes two buildings (the USGA Administration and Test Center, and the USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame), and the Glade and Grove - a publicly accessible outdoor space built to showcase our work for golf. Teammates have access to lush gardens and outdoor seating areas, direct access to local greenways and nearby villages, putting greens within an easy walk, and modern meeting spaces.
For more than 130 years, the USGA has been committed to championing and advancing the best interests of golf, for those who love and play it. Our mission is enacted every day by the USGA’s most important asset – our people. One way we recognize their importance is to provide a valuable suite of benefits, programs and resources that support professional achievement and personal well-being at every stage of life. The USGA’s benefits, programs and resources reflect our commitment to provide employees and their families with the ability to enhance physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
“At the USGA, our greatest resource is our people – a passionate team dedicated to advancing the game we all love. I believe in surrounding myself with best, and if you're driven by a commitment to the game and a desire to make a lasting impact, we’d love for you to join us in shaping the future of golf.”
Sophia Peña
Connor Higgins
Susan Wasser
Carter Rich
Alexandra Downs
James Barcia
Kamille Ramos
Michael Galgano
At the USGA, you’ll find a community of colleagues who are uniquely connected to one shared goal: we work for the good of the game. We all care deeply about leaving it better than we found it and contribute to it in significant ways. We support each other just as we support the golfers we work for, we celebrate our hometown courses as much as our championship venues, and we build lifelong relationships with those in the golf industry we work to serve.
You don’t need to play or be a fan of golf to work here, but the values of the game - sportsmanship, integrity, character – are deeply embedded into our work culture. We value new perspectives, great ideas, diverse thinking and different skill sets that make us only stronger.
For those that want to pursue deeper connections, we also have a variety of employee resource groups who meet regularly to support each other.
MERG aims to provide a space of fellowship for USGA teammates, offer resources for professional growth and skill development, and recognize diverse staff and their career journeys. MERG is designed for teammates who identify as people of color, and those interested in supporting the group’s purpose.
Parents Connect looks to create a community for USGA parents, grandparents, soon-to-be parents, or any other teammates interested in supporting families. We aim to provide resources, networking, advocacy, and fun events to help employees thrive both at work and at home.
Pride is on a mission to gather people connected by lived experiences who are working together to make the USGA an inclusive, safe, and welcoming place. This group is open to any member of the LGBTQ+ community and their relatives, allies, and friends. We are learning, celebrating, and advocating for the LGBTQ+ community within the USGA and beyond.
Rising Professionals aims to offer teammates opportunities to develop their careers both professionally and personally, expand professional networks, and give back to the community. This ERG serves teammates with the title of Assistant Director and below, representing about 65% of our staff.
The Veterans ERG is dedicated to supporting and empowering veterans and family members within the USGA. Their mission is to foster a workplace environment that recognizes and values the unique skills, experiences, and perspectives of military veterans and families.
Women Connect serves all women at the USGA, aiming to create a better sense of community and belonging across campuses. Women Connect focuses on professional skills & development, social engagement, and golf & beyond.
Impact internships support a specific department within the USGA, offering meaningful exposure to functional, strategic, and operational areas of our business. Internships may be available in a number of USGA departments, including Finance, Communications, Marketing, Human Resources, and more. Impact interns typically work full-time schedules at our campuses in Liberty Corner, N.J. and Pinehurst, N.C.
Looking for hands-on experience in sports? Check out a Championship internship! Championship interns are assigned to work the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, or U.S Senior Open, which change location sites each year, and are provided with housing in the host community.
Long-term internships generally run from February – August.
Short-term internships generally run from May – July.
Recruitment Timeline: October - March
The Pathways Program is a one-of-a-kind 10 day internship, held during the U.S. Open in June of each year. The program aims to create a behind-the-scenes U.S. Open experience for undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in golf by exposure to career opportunities in the industry, offering professional development, networking, and career building.
Recruitment Timeline: October - January
The P.J. Boatwright Internship Program was established in 1991, to offer hands-on experience to students interested in golf administration careers, while assisting state and regional golf associations. Boatwright Internships are offered via Allied Golf Associations across the U.S. For more information on the Boatwright Program, click here.
The USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program was developed by our USGA Green Section experts and launched in 2023 to advance career opportunities for golf course workers through a one-year in-class and on-course apprenticeship. Available at Sandhills Community College near Pinehurst, N.C. and Horry-Georgetown Community College near Myrtle Beach, participants who successfully complete the program get a Journey Worker Card, among other benefits. To learn more, click here.