Championship Assistant - Ticketing and Marketing - Intern (Summer 2026)

COMPANY: Western Golf Association - www.wgaesf.org

EVENT: 2026 BMW Championship - www.bmwchampionship.com
LOCATION: WGA Headquarters - Glenview, IL
The Glen Club - Glenview, IL
Bellerive Country Club - St. Louis, MO

TERM: Late May 2026 - August 25th, 2025
* 35-40 hours per week, overtime as needed
HOUSING Applicants are responsible for their own housing prior to tournament
COMPENSATION: Hourly rate of $15/hour

OVERVIEW:
BMW Championship
The 2026 BMW Championship will be played on August 17-23, 2026, and will bring a field of the top 50 PGA TOUR players
in the FedExCup standings to Bellerive Country Club. Players expected to compete include Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy,
Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland. The tournament dates to 1899 when it debuted as the Western Open, making it the
third-oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR schedule, behind only the British Open and U.S. Open. BMW has sponsored the
tournament since 2007 when it became the penultimate event of the PGA TOUR's FedExCup Playoffs. Since 2007, the
BMW Championship has contributed more than $50 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation, the event's charitable
beneficiary.

Evans Scholars Invitational
The Evans Scholars Invitational is a seventh-year event on the Korn Ferry Tour, hosted at The Glen Club, July 20-26, 2026.
First hosted in 2019, the first four champions of the Evans Scholars Invitational have graduated to the PGA TOUR. With
Alumni like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas, the Korn Ferry Tour is the path to the PGA TOUR. The
Evans Scholars Invitational is a showcase for golf's next generation of stars. All proceeds from the event benefit the Evans
Scholars Foundation.

Western Golf Association
The Western Golf Association conducts six national golf championships and sponsors the nationally acclaimed Evans
Scholars Foundation. Headquartered in Glenview, Illinois, the organization was founded in 1899 by 11 Chicago-area golf
clubs to promote their interests in golf. In addition to the BMW Championship, the WGA conducts four prestigious amateur
championships, the Western Amateur, the Western Junior, and the Women's Western Golf Association's Amateur and
Junior championships. Starting in 2019, the WGA also is conducting the Evans Scholars Invitational on the Korn Ferry Tour.

Evans Scholars Foundation
Established by famed amateur golfer Charles Chick Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation provides full housing and tuition college scholarships to high-achieving caddies from across the country. The Program, supported by the Western Golf
Association, is funded by contributions from more than 31,800 donors nationwide, including Evans Scholars Alumni, as well
as proceeds from WGA championships. Since the Program's inception in 1930, more than 11,300 caddies nationwide have
graduated as Evans Scholars.

Dates Host Facility
July 20-26 The Glen Club (Glenview, IL)
2026 Tournament Schedule
NV5 Invitational BMW
Championship August 17-25 Bellerive CC (St. Louis, MO)

POSITION TITLE: Championship Assistant - Ticketing and Marketing Intern

REPORTING TO: Christina Leonhard, Director of Ticket Sales & Marketing

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Ticket Sales & Marketing Intern supports the planning and execution of ticketing, marketing,
and fan engagement initiatives for the tournament. This hands-on role provides valuable experience in sports event
operations, digital marketing, and customer service. The intern will assist in day-to-day projects across ticket operations,
credentialing, promotions, and advertising, gaining insight into how large-scale sporting events are marketed and
managed.

The primary duties of a championship assistant are outlined below. As the tournament nears, other duties may be
assigned by the Senior Vice President, Tournaments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ticket Operations Support
* Assist with ticket sales tracking, order fulfillment, and box office preparation via ticketing platform
(Ticketmaster)
* Support customer inquiries and provide excellent service to fans and partners.
* Help organize and distribute tickets for sponsors, corporate partners, and other groups.
* Participate in credentialing processes for staff, volunteers, media, and vendors.
* Aid event-day ticket operations, including gate management, scanning, and troubleshooting.
Marketing & Advertising Support
* Contribute to marketing campaigns promoting ticket sales and fan engagement.
* Track and report on marketing performance metrics, advertising placements, and campaign ROI.
* Support promotional events and community outreach activities.
* Help maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
Event & Administrative Support
* Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of tournament initiatives.
* Assist in managing event signage, hospitality activations, and sponsor recognition.
* Help prepare reports, presentations, and recaps for internal use.
* Perform other duties as assigned in support of tournament operations and marketing objectives

QUALIFICATIONS
* Pursuing a degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, any CRM or ticketing system experience is a plus
* Team-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt in a fast-paced event environment.
* Previous customer service experience is valuable
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends, and event days.
* Candidates are required to have transportation and local housing in the Chicagoland area
* WGA will provide lodging accommodations during Championship in St. Louis, MO