b'GOLF MONTANABack to Work I am grateful the MSGA allowed me to explore my creativity through many of the projects that I have gotten the chance to work on as a Boatwright Intern.-Katie FaggC an you believe were two months intoBeing a Boatwright Intern in Montana means getting the 2025 already? The new golf season is on its way and the MSGA staff is hardopportunity to travel around our beautiful state and hang out at at work laying the groundwork for whatsome of the top golf courses. Not only that, but an intern will meet will shape up to be an exciting season ofa lot of friendly people and have the opportunity to watch the best golf in Montana. This coming year, weregolfers in Montana.growing our championship slate to eightThe MSGA has a welcoming (and growing) staff and is NICK DIETZEN (adding the Womens State Senior andcommitted to helping Boatwright Interns achieve their goals MSGAEXECUTIVE Mid-Amateur Championship), creatingwhatever that may be. There is a certain flexibility within the role DIRECTOR new playing opportunities for golfers of allthat allows Boatwrights to pursue items of particular interest, abilities and ages and strengthening ourwhile still gaining a broad knowledge of the golf industry. The partnerships to help deliver more memberUSGA has many opportunities for advancement as numerous benefits and grow our Montana golf community. Boatwright Interns now work for the home office in New Jersey, The MSGA team is growing! Were thrilled that two pastand over a third of all Allied Golf Associations around the P.J. Boatwright Jr. InternsKatie Fagg (2023-24) and Jesscountry are staffed by Boatwright Alumni.Miller (24)are remaining with the association. -Ty SparingKatie, originally from Missoula, contributes her designFor nearly 35 years, this Internship has served golf in and artistic skills to 406golf. She is also an accomplishedAmerica. In 1991, the USGA established the P.J. Boatwright Jr. golfer and working towards becoming a PGA member andInternship Program. This program is designed to give experience lending her talents to our competitions. to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf Jess came to the MSGA from Louisville, Kentucky, and hasadministration, while assisting state and regional golf associations quickly established himself as an avid Montana golfer andin the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level advocate for the associations work. Jess dove into the workbasis.of the MSGA in too many areas to count but will be focusingThis year we have two Boatwright Internship opportunities on further growth of our business development operationsavailable. Interns have focus areas but will receive a well-and partnerships, and growing our volunteer base.rounded experience and learning opportunities in many areas Ty Sparing (2022-23) and yours truly (Minnesota 12) alsoof golf administration. The nature of tournament administration have served as Boatwright Interns in the past and continuedwill test ones patience, initiative, and decision-making abilities, serving golfers in our careers. With a new year havingand the opportunity to make new friends and learn a ruling or arrived, we are once again advertising opportunities fortwo. The communications and marketing realm will allow for those curious about careers in golf administration. creativity, social media acumen and writing to express all the fun So, what makes this opportunity so greatbesides allthat comes with the golf season. the opportunities to sample the best club sandwiches and Playing ability is not considered and the MSGA encourages chicken tenders from around the state? A couple of ourapplicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Anyone 18 and teammates have offered their thoughts: over is eligible. A prospective intern should demonstrate strong My experiences as a MSGA Boatwright Intern weremanagerial potential and a sufficient interest in golf. Additionally, nothing short of amazing. This internship offered me manyan interest in learning about the game, its traditions, and new opportunities including graphic design, tournamentpositively promoting golf throughout the state comes in handy preparation and operations, and meeting many new facesas were all about golf, as you might imagine.within the Montana golf community. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying Overall, I think that the Boatwright Internshipfor one of our positions, please share this information and program has been set up in a manner that creates such aencourage them to apply. well-rounded experience for all of us that get selected to(Note: Not eligible are golf professionals; USGA employees participate. In addition to ensuring that I was exposed to allor their relatives; USGA committee members or their relatives; aspects of the association, the MSGA staff has allowed meas well as association and organization employees and officials to focus on some of the things that I really enjoy, especiallyor their relatives.)graphic design.2 GOLF MONTANA|MAR 2025'