LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. (Jun. 2, 2026) – The U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally will serve as the kickoff for the inaugural Pathways Launch internship class, an industry-wide initiative designed to expand the pipeline of golf’s next generation of leaders and professionals. Managed and supported by the USGA, the program offers 24 students three-month summer internships at ten organizations across the golf industry: Callaway Golf Company, Dick’s Sporting Goods/Golf Galaxy, Golf Pride, LPGA, Pebble Beach Company, Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Superstore and the USGA.

Announced last September, Pathways Launch is a paid internship for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate an aptitude for growth and leadership and have a desire to work in golf or sports. In addition to their summer placements across industry organizations, all interns will be on-site at the U.S. Women’s Open from Thursday, June 4 to Sunday, June 7, participating in a variety of career development programming events. 

“At the USGA, we are committed to creating opportunities for students who demonstrate leadership potential and a desire to grow, but who may not have had exposure to golf through their education or life experiences,” said USGA CEO Mike Whan. “By expanding our Pathways Programs to include an internship experience across leading organizations in the industry, we are giving students the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while building relationships that can support and shape long-term careers.”

During the U.S. Women’s Open, interns will engage in professional development workshops with a leadership development and consulting firm, a breakfast with USGA executives, a Women of the USGA panel, an industry panel at MNML Golf and allotted time with a variety of USGA departments such as Merchandise, GHIN, Tournament Operations and more.

Among the inaugural class are four collegiate golfers, three First Tee alumni and two USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Internship alumni.

The full list of Pathways Launch participants is below, click here for full bios.