Team 1
Madeleine Larson
School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Major: Sports Management and Media
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I love the game of golf and want to learn more of the background/operations of it. I also want to help assist in the development of the players through golf. This internship is a amazing opportunity to gain experience in the golf industry and network with great people!
Kevin Marshall
School: University of Iowa
Major: Sport and Recreation Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I want to Continue to expand my knowledge and learn more about the golf industry. In the future I want to have a job in the golf or sports industry and this internship will help prepare me for that in the future. I love the game of golf and everything it has to offer, and I want to have a chance to bring that love for the game to younger ages and help grow the game.
Will Raider
School: University of Iowa
Major: Sports and Recreation Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I was looking for opportunities for a summer internship and was informed about the position by a former intern who raved about the organization. I love playing/watching golf and spending my summer days outside whenever possible, so I thought where better to spend my summer than learning and working on the golf course!
Jacob Simmons
School: University of Iowa
Major: Communications
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I love playing and being around the game of golf. Golf is a big deal in my family. IJGA is a great place for employment and I am excited to begin working!
Team 2
Brianne Arzbaecher
School: University of Dubuque
Major: Sport Marketing and Management
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I wanted to collaborate with new people for the common goal of enhancing the youth golf experience. I also want to build more experience working in the golf industry.
Elle Borchardt
School: Indiana University
Major: Finance and Law, Ethics & Decision-Making
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I had such a great experience competing in the IGJA tournaments when I was younger, and I wanted to help provide the same experience for the kids playing now!
Daniel Raupp
School: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Major: Aeronautical Science
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: To help grow the game of golf in a younger generation.
Jake Wool
School: Indiana University
Major: Accounting & Finance
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I decided to join the IJGA because of the positive impact it had on my childhood and my love for the game of golf. Working at the IJGA gives me the opportunity to help the youth golfers of today while also deepening my understanding of the golf industry.
Team 3
Aisha Iyengar
School: Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Major: Finance, with French & Event Management minor
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship as a way to be a part of this organization again. IJGA gave me so many amazing summers, helped me meet some great people, and had such a positive impact on my life. I’ve played this sport for over half my life and began coaching a few years ago to share my love for it and now I want to work in the sports industry and I believe this internship is the perfect starting point for me!
Colin Nelson
School: Loras College
Major: Marketing and Sports Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship to grow my knowledge about the game of golf, and to create relationships with multiple coworkers that I will be able to keep in my future.
Lucas Pehl
School: Iowa State University
Major: Finance, a minor in Spanish
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: The reason why I chose to work with IJGA over the summer is because I am in love with the game of golf. As I was growing up, and playing in IJGA/MAJGT tournaments, I was able to make good connections with the people that were working the tournaments at that time, and I always wanted to be one of them when I was older. Also, I know that within this internship, I will be able to gain experience in team collaboration as well as take on a position that requires lots of responsibilities, which will help me for my future careers.
Zachary Schwarzbach
School: Northern Illinois University
Major: Sport Management
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I wanted to give back to an organization that gave me many opportunities as a junior golfer, while also gaining valuable insight and experience working in the golf industry.
Team 4
Riley Duggan
School: University of South Carolina
Major: Sport & Entertainment Management
IJGA Alum: No
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I wanted to gain more experience and knowledge working in the golf industry, specifically junior golf. I have had quite a few experiences working at professional golf tournaments, and I felt that it was very important to expand that experience to junior golf tournaments as well to ensure that I am prepared in as many ways as I can be for a career in sports management.
Grace Krueger
School: Indiana University
Major: Finance and Business Analytics
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I decided to intern for the IJGA for numerous reasons, but I believe it came down to my roots. I have always loved the game of golf for as long as I can remember and inspire to work within the golf industry after I graduate. I believe that this internship provides me the opportunity to work behind the scenes and give insights into the industry I plan to one day pursue. After coaching junior golfers for the past three years, I am eager to play a new role in expanding the sport to a younger field of golfers and hope to inspire junior golfers, like I once was, to continue doing what they love.
Ryan Onorati
School: University of Iowa
Major: Finance
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because golf has always been a big passion of mine. I love sports and business, so I wanted to find an opportunity to gain experience in both of these areas.
Caitlyn Parrish
School: Trinity Christian College
Major: Social Work and Psychology
IJGA Alum: Yes
Why the IJGA Internship: I chose this internship because I have a passion for working in the golf industry as well as with people. I grew up playing in IJGA tournaments and the atmosphere has always been friendly and I’m excited to watch all the players grow in the game!