Team 1

Spencer Greenstein

School: Illinois State University

Major: Recreation and Park Administration

IJGA Alum: No

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I want to expand my knowledge and skills in the golf industry and learn how to be a tournament coordinator. After this internship, I want to find a job in the golf industry and this internship will really prepare me for my future professional endeavors. I love the game of golf and want to grow the game to the young members that will be participating all summer long!

Bruce Jahncke

School: Indiana University

Major: Finance

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this opportunity to be able to help and give back to IJGA for the many fantastic summers it gave me along with the positive impact it had on my life. Playing the game for over half of my life taught me so much and I want be able to share what I have learned with the youth to grow the sport.

Tripp Schulte

School: Carthage College

Major: Marketing

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because of my love for golf and the professional opportunities that await. I thought the IJGA was a great starting point to getting my name out in the sports world and further my experience in the golf industry.

Connor Sweeney

School: University of Dayton

Major: Sports Management

IJGA Alum: No

Why the IJGA Internship: I wanted to get involved with a golf organization. I have spent 7 years as a caddie in Toledo and I wanted to advance my knowledge in the golf industry. I saw the IJGA as a perfect fit.

Jesse Williamson

School: Trinity International University

Major: Sports Management

IJGA Alum: No

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because it will help me prepare for a career in sports.

Team 2

Joey Carlson

School: Miami University (Ohio)

Major: Finance with Sports Management minor

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I was looking for something interesting to do revolving around the sport of golf.

Liam McAuliffe

School: University of Kansas

Major: Sports Marketing

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship and to work for the IJGA because I wanted to be apart of a group that not only betters the game of golf, but also helps out younger kids teaching the values of golf. As an alum of IJGA, it is a great place for me to learn about the game and pick up a great amount of skills along the way.

Blaise Morris

School: Holy Cross College

Major: Liberal Studies

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I enjoyed my time in the IJGA as a player and I felt that I could give back as an intern to the company that helped me meet new friends, develop new skills, and advance my golf game. The IJGA developed me for my future in not only college golf, but also in my development into a better person and I would like to be a part of that for future IJGA members.

Thomas Remijas

School: Arizona State University

Major: Sports Business

IJGA Alum: No

Why the IJGA Internship: Just to get some entry level experience in the sports/golf industry. I want to work on building my communication skills everyday and just work to get better both as a person and as an employee. I felt this internship gave me a great opportunity to do all of those things while still doing something to I genuinely enjoy.

Cassie Sika

School: Tulane University

Major: Public Health and Biochemistry

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I had a really good experience as a player  with IJGA and I wanted to get back into golf helping younger players.

Team 3

Emily Budzynski

School: Saint Louis University

Major: Marketing and Sports Business

IJGA Alum: Yes!

Why the IJGA Internship: I have always loved participating in IJGA tournaments when I was younger, so I really wanted to bring that same experience that I had to these kids participating now!

Alexia Matthews

School: Northern Illinois University

Major: Journalism and minoring in Sports Journalism and Sports Management

IJGA Alum: No

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I really wanted to gain more experience in the sports industry specifically Tournament Coordinating while also being able to work in youth sports.

Harrison Monteith

School: Butler University

Major: Finance and Marketing

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I chose to be a part of IJGA once again because of the way this organization positively impacted my childhood through the game of golf. Now, I have the opportunity to give back to those who made golf fun for me while also gaining further insight into the golf industry.

Jake Pilarski

School: Indiana University

Major: Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

IJGA Alum: Yes

Why the IJGA Internship: I want to pursue a career in golf and I believe that doing this internship will offer me the necessary tools for the industry. Event management is my focus and with the knowledge acquired this summer I will be able to apply that to future jobs too.