Apply for Summer 2026
GOLFWORKS
Paid summer internships at premier golf clubs across the Met Area — first jobs, real mentors, and a doorway into the industry.
3,084+Interns placed since 1994
GOLFWORKS is the MGA Foundation's cornerstone program. Each summer, more than 300 high school students intern at over 70 participating MGA Member Clubs — working in the golf shop, on the grounds, in food & beverage, and clubhouse operations. For many, it's a first job, a mentor, and a doorway into the industry.
What you'll gain
- 01 Meaningful, paid employment in a friendly, supportive club environment.
- 02 Skills that transfer — workplace habits, communication, and responsibility that broaden every career path.
- 03 Mentors and role models — industry professionals invested in your success.
- 04 Time on the course — exposure to the game, its Rules, and its etiquette.
- 05 A path to a Graduate Scholarship for continuing education after high school.
- 06 A community of alumni reflecting the diversity of the Met Area.
How to apply
A three-phase process. Most students complete it in a few weeks.
- 1
Submit application
Complete the online form & upload required documents (resume, working papers, W-4, I-9).
- 2
Recruiter call
A short conversation to answer questions and confirm your fit with a host club.
- 3
Placement & start
Program staff approve and match you to one of 70+ MGA Member Clubs for the summer.
Eligibility
High school students in the Met Area · Need-based · All experience levels welcome — no prior golf required.
Become an Intern
Being a GOLFWORKS intern and having that work experience meant the world to me. The sport has taught me so much about life.
Being a GOLFWORKS intern and having that work experience meant the world to me. The sport has taught me so much about life.
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Visit mgagolf.org/foundation/golfworks
Recruiter contact
Lou Cutolo
Manager of Programs · MGA Foundation