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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 a Communications Intern 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:

Jack Corcoran, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern - Tournament Operations

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

About: I am a 2021 graduate of SUNY Cortland (Business Economics) and 2023 graduate of Northwestern University (Master of Sport Administration). Prior to the NYSGA, I worked as a Clubhouse Manager for the New York Mets Triple-A affiliate. I can’t wait to gain more experience in the world of amateur golf and expand my skills in tournament operations. 

Hobbies: Golf, watching sports, cooking

Surprising Fact(s) About Me: My parents named me Jack after Jack Nicklaus

Best Golf Course You’ve Played: Yahnundasis Golf Club

3 Courses On Your Bucket List: Bethpage Black, Bandon Dunes and TPC Sawgrass

Favorite Sports Team: Buffalo Bills

Luke "Danny" Lynch, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern - Tournament Operations

Hometown: Garden City, NY

About: I am a 2024 graduate of the University of South Carolina as a Hospitality Management major and Sport and Entertainment Management minor, with a focus in Club Management. While at South Carolina, I worked as an operations employee in the main golf shop at the 2023 and 2024 Masters Tournaments, as well as the 2023 PGA Championship.

Hobbies: Golf, basketball, soccer, movies, listening to new music and watching/playing all kinds of sports

Surprising Fact(s) About Me: I met Rory Mcilroy and Brooks Koepka

Best Golf Course You’ve Played: Piping Rock Club or Bethpage Black Course

3 Courses On Your Bucket List: Pebble Beach, Royal County Down and Whistling Straits

Favorite Sports Team: New York Jets

Garrett D. Aadal, USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern - Tournament Operations

Hometown: Huntington, NY

About:  I am a 2024 graduate of SUNY Cortland (B.S. Sport Management) and former President of the Sport Management Club at SUNY Cortland as well as a former member of the school's golf club. I have a passion for sport operations and spent most of 2023 as an Event & Gameday Operations intern for the New York Jets. I cannot wait to apply my passion for golf to my internship as I become familiar with its administrative side. 

Hobbies: Golf, working out, fantasy football, spending time with my girlfriend

Surprising Fact(s) About Me: I have a tradition of playing golf on my birthday every year and love classic rock bands Rush and Led Zeppelin

Best Golf Course You’ve Played: Crab Meadow

3 Courses On Your Bucket List: Red Ledges, Bethpage Black and Calusa Pines

Favorite Sports Team: New York Jets

Nico Karnath, USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern NYSGA/BDGA Intern - Tournament Director

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

About: I am a Junior at Jacksonville University in Florida, where I am majoring in Sports Business and have a minor in Criminal Justice. I am an outgoing and determined individual who loves to make goals and set standards for myself to reach and achieve. I am very family oriented and love spending time with my friends. Lastly, I love to be active, whether it's lifting, playing baseball or just going for a run. 

Hobbies: Golf, baseball, fishing, watching sports, traveling

Surprising Fact(s) About Me: I was on Team USA for men's volleyball in high school and hold a NY State championship title

Best Golf Course You’ve Played: Pete Dye GC -  West Virginia

3 Courses On Your Bucket List: TPC Sawgrass, Pebble Beach, Bethpage Black

Favorite Sports Team: Buffalo Bills

Carson Crestohl, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Intern - Communications

Hometown: Toronto, ON

About: I am a 2023 graduate of Brock University (Sport Management) and 2024 graduate of Syracuse University (Master of Public Relations). Prior to the NYSGA, I was a student intern in Syracuse’s Athletic Department and also worked at Matchplay Golf Marketing and Oakdale Golf & Country Club. I can’t wait to gain more experience covering amateur golf and expanding my skills in writing and content creation. 

Hobbies: Golf, skiing, watching sports, cooking

Surprising Fact(s) About Me: I can do a backflip and once gave Scottie Scheffler a fist bump

Best Golf Course You’ve Played: Banff Springs or Bethpage Black

3 Courses On Your Bucket List: Torrey Pines, Cabot Cliffs and Pinehurst No. 2

Favorite Sports Team: Jacksonville Jaguars