After graduating from Syracuse University in 2013, I’ve spent three years working for the PGA Tour as the tournament services coordinator for the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship in Doral, FL.
I was offered the position after I completed my Senior Capstone with the Tournament and began working full-time right after graduation. Initially, I was not interested in working in the golf industry, but after going on the SPM in LA Immersion trip and getting a behind-the-scenes experience at a PGA Tour event, I found that golf could offer a lot of development for an aspiring Sport Management professional.
In the last two years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best professionals and sponsors in golf. While at the Cadillac Championship, I’ve overseen the coordination of the volunteer program, the social and digital media channel, and internship programs for the tournament. I was also a part of one of the first executions of after-hour events at a PGA Tour tournament.
I’ve had an amazing experience at the PGA Tour and have truly enjoyed working in professional golf. I encourage current students to think outside of the box when considering a specific career in sports. You never know where you may end up and how much fun you might have.
