Meet the 2026 NYSGA Interns
JAMESVILLE, N.Y. -- Each season, the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) welcomes seasonal interns as part of the United States Golf Association’s (USGA) P.J. Boatwright Jr Internship Program. The program was established in 1991 across all Allied Golf Associations in North America, and presently runs in all fifty states. The program is designed to provide entry-level experience to college students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting golf associations in promoting amateur golf within their state or region.
Related: Past Interns / NYSGA Internships
The group of interns are exposed to tournament preparation and setup, event administration and management, developing many essential skills unique to golf administration. In addition, the NYSGA also hires Communications Interns to help manage content creation and coverage of New York State’s amateur golf tournaments, championships and other special projects throughout the season.
Many former interns across the country and within the NYSGA’s ranks have moved into full-time positions and achieved success within golf and the world of sports and entertainment.
Take a few moments to “Get to Know” this year’s interns below:
Hometown: Oswego, NY
About: I am a 2025 graduate from SUNY Oneonta with a degree in Sports Management. I previously worked in the baseball industry helping to run youth tournaments throughout high school and college. I started golfing in college and quickly developed a passion for playing. I am very excited to have the chance to work in the golf world this season.
Hobbies: Golfing, working out, and watching baseball games
Surprising Fact(s): Viktor Hovland is my favorite golfer
Best Course You Have Played: Leatherstocking Golf Course
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black, and Tobacco Road
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: She Will by Lil Wayne and Drake
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Hot dog and a gatorade
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: Tires
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
About: I graduated from St. John Fisher University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communication where I discovered my interest in working within the sports industry. While I was a student, I worked as a staff photographer for the Fisher’s athletic department, and since then I have interned with the Rochester Red Wings as a photographer and have also done freelance work with local schools and the Syracuse Mets. This internship experience with NYSGA will be the first time I step into the world of golf professionally so I am looking forward to learning as much as I can and enjoying the 2026 season!
Hobbies: watching movies, reading, Los Angeles Dodgers baseball, swimming
Surprising Fact(s): Despite being born and raised on the east coast, all three of my family’s sports teams we follow are all west coast teams (Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Seahawks, Utah Jazz).
Best Course You Have Played: Leatherstocking GC
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Highland Links
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: Lido Shuffle - Boz Scaggs
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Chipotle Quesadillas and Sour Patch Kids
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Porter Matt, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern - Tournament Operations
Hometown: Fayetteville NY
About: I am a Junior at Hamilton College, where I play for the football team and am pursuing a degree in public policy with a minor in economics. I have worked in golf in the past at Drumlins Country Club, and I have played competitive golf for a majority of my life.
Hobbies: Golf, travel, fantasy football.
Surprising Fact(s): I once played in a poker game with Jim Boeheim
Best Course You Have Played: Kiawah Island Ocean Course
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, the whole Streamsong resort, National Golf Links of America
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: Take It Easy by the Eagles
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Chipotle
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: Band of Brothers
Hometown: Durham, NC
About: I just finished up my Masters degree from Georgetown University in Sports Industry Management. I also graduated from Clemson University in 2024 getting my Bachelors degree. I have prior experience in golf with the AJGA where I was able to travel the country working junior golf tournaments.
Hobbies: Playing golf and Long Distance running
Surprising Fact(s): I lived with Tanner from Love on the Spectrum
Best Course You Have Played: Caledonia Golf Club
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, Kiawah Ocean Course, and St. Andrews
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: 20 MIN by Lil Uzi
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Diet Coke
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: TED
Hometown: New City, New York
About: I graduated from Ithaca College in 2024 with a concentration in Sport Management and Sport Marketing. I have always had a passion for sports and knew I wanted to get involved in any way I could. I have had some incredible opportunities working in sports, whether that was with the New York Jets, at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, with Duke Athletics, or most recently with the American Junior Golf Association, where I discovered a passion for the game of golf. I am looking forward to an exciting 2026 season with the NYSGA!
Hobbies: Watching and playing sports, especially baseball, football, and golf, as well as traveling.
Surprising Fact(s): I am a huge baseball fan and have visited 13 MLB ballparks, with the goal of visiting all 30.
Best Course You Have Played: Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, Port Royal Golf Course, and Augusta National
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: Cruise by Florida Georgia Line
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Chipotle
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: Goodfellas
Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
About: I'm from Los Angeles and attend Syracuse University as a journalism major. My dad introduced me to golf at a young age and I played in high school. I also write for USA Basketball and have written for syracuse.com and for other publications about Syracuse athletics.
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, playing golf
Surprising Fact(s): My younger sister and I share a birth date.
Best Course You Have Played: Rolling Hills Country Club
3 Courses on Your Bucket List: Riviera Country Club, Hirono Golf Club, Tara Iti Golf Club
Favorite Warm-Up/Practice Song: The Zephyr Song, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top Post-Round Snack and/or Drink: Tacos
Most Underrated Movie or TV Show: Modern Family
