USGA Pathways in Golf Internship Virtual Information Session

There are more than two million jobs within the $84 billion golf industry, but only a small fraction are held by those from underrepresented communities. As part of the ongoing effort to address those imbalances, the USGA and The Country Club launched the Lee Elder Internship Program (now called the Pathways Internship Program) at the U.S. Open in 2022. The primary mission of the program was to introduce college and graduate school students to the multitude of job opportunities and pathways in the business of golf. With the success of the Pathways Internship program, the USGA is committed to continuing the program at the 2025 U.S. Open and advancing long-term change in the golf industry by creating pathways to careers beyond the tee. 

The Pathways Program is a one of a kind 10 Day internship, held during the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club (June 6-16, 2025) and aims to create a behind-the-scenes U.S. Open experience for college and graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds in golf by: 

• Exposure to numerous career opportunities within the industry.


• Providing classroom and real-world opportunities to enhance their professional development capabilities.


• Creating networking opportunities with industry leaders in the Pittsburgh community.


• Providing career building opportunities with pre-identified segmented championship leaders.

We invite you to come and learn more about the 2025 USGA Pathways Program, hear from program alumni, and learn more about the application process.