Team 1
Dominic Bruno
School: University of Minnesota
Major: Sports Management & Business Marketing Education
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship to expand on my marketing and tournament coordinator experience. I have caddied for 7 years and am excited to expand on my golf knowledge and the opportunities that exist in golf.
Emily Fleming
School: Oakland University
Major: Human Resource Development
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because of what IJGA/MAJGT has to offer junior golfers. I was a part of IJGA from 8th grade until I graduated from high school. The tournaments make you want to play more because of the atmosphere and competition among the players and staff. The tournaments were such a fun part of my summers growing up and I hope to give back to the program that helped me become the player I am.
Rebecca Linblad
School: Northeastern University
Major: Sport Leadership, concentration in Professional Sports Administration
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: To further my passion for the game of golf and goal of building a career in the sports marketing and event management industry.
Reindl Weaver
School: Iowa State University
Major: Industrial Engineering
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I learned many life skills as a junior golfer while playing IJGA tournaments. I had fun and developed the skills of sportsmanship, integrity, and honesty. The IJGA interns were always positive role models who enjoyed supporting juniors and the game of golf. Now that I am in college, I wanted to give back to the organization that helped me become a better person through junior golf.
Team 2
Jake Mills
School: Carthage College
Major: Marketing
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because it gave me an outstanding opportunity to give back to the organization that developed me into a college golfer. Also, I have developed extreme interest in the professional opportunities that the IJGA is offering to college students who are looking to expand their knowledge and pave their career path.
Jack Glenn
School: University of Iowa
Major: Communications, minor in Entrepreneurship
IJGA Alum: Yes, I played in many different IJGA tournaments over multiple different summers.
Why the IJGA Internship: By working for the IJGA, it combines my love of golf and event planning. I love doing tasks that require organization and I am really excited for this opportunity to combine multiple things I’m passionate about.
Maggie Matustik
School: University of Alabama
Major: Advertising
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: My minor is in Sports Marketing and Event Planning so this internship fits that perfectly. I also really want to be in the sports industry post-grad.
Andy Martinez
School: Loras College
Major: Sport Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: The ability to further my golf experience and knowledge. As well as gaining my first experience as a sport management professional.
Team 3
Kevin Bullington
School: Chicago State University
Major: Business Management
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: For the opportunity to gain experience within the golf industry and to help run the tournaments that I loved playing in growing up.
Clare McNeeley
School: University of Kansas
Major: Strategic Communications, minor in Sports Management and Leadership Studies
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I really wanted to gain experience within the sports world while being in an environment that allows me to help others.
Nick Marietti
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: The IJGA is a great company that does great work for young athletes. I can’t wait to represent a company that gives such great opportunities to young golfers to showcase their talents across Illinois. As someone who has a passion for working in youth sports, IJGA is the best way to continue that experience for myself.
Spencer Rydin
School: Indiana University
Major: Sports Marketing & Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose to intern with the IJGA because of my passion for sports and love for the game of golf. The IJGA is a great start for the career that I want to pursue in working with the PGA Tour.