NORTON, Massachusetts (June 6, 2023) – Eight USGA® P.J. Boatwright interns will join the Mass Golf team this summer to assist with day-to-day operations in the Championships, Member Services, and Marketing & Communications departments.
The USGA has invested more than $32 million into the program since its inaugural campaign in 1991, helping to prepare more than 3,000 participants for careers in the golf industry and beyond. One-third of all current state and regional golf association staff members are alumni of the Boatwright program, including 21 AGA executive directors and 17 USGA staff members.
“The Boatwright Program has and continues to benefit the organization in many ways. About 40%-45% of our current staff is a former Boatwright, mostly from Mass Golf, but a few from around the country,” expressed Jesse Menachem, the Mass Golf Executive Director/CEO. “We’ve got an incredible balance of talent. I think it’s always beneficial to have that within a class, especially since we have eight individuals, as Boatwright interns, to show the lay of the land and provide a little bit about our culture and style. It’s going to keep them busy, and it’s going to have value to our Operations and Services, and hopefully, will be a win-win at the end of the 2024 season.”
Contact: jhood@massgolf.org
Hometown: Needham MA
School/Graduation Year: College of Charleston (2026)
Major: Political Science
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Grounds Crew Member (Needham Golf Course), Caddie (Dedham Country and Polo)
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: Playing basketball or at the beach.
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: McDonald’s Oreo and M&M McFlurry.
Last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: Jackson by Johnny Cash, Killers of the Flower Moon by Charley Crockett, Sarah’s Place by Zach Bryan.
Favorite Massachusetts golf course: Dedham Country and Polo Club.
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Luke Combs Concert at Gillette Stadium.
You Have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: 2 Reese’s Take 5’s and a blue Powerade
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: Full Swing
What’s you go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Hot or iced tea from Dunkin Donuts, depending on the time of year.
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: Spain
Contact: bsottile@massgolf.org
Hometown: Plainville, MA
School/Graduation Year: UMass Amherst (2026)
Major: Managerial Economics
Most recent job(s)/internship(s) before Mass Golf: Caddie at TPC Boston
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: On the basketball court or at home with my dog.
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Crescent Ridge in Sharon, Coffee Oreo with Heath Bar topping.
Last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: “Warning” by Biggie, “Crooked Smile” by J.Cole, and “The World Is Yours” by Nas
Favorite Massachusetts golf course: Shining Rock in Northbridge
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Penn State vs. Iowa, white out game
You Have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: 2 peace teas, Hot Fries and 2 snickers bars
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: College Basketball, especially University of Texas #hookem
What’s you go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Large iced black coffee with 3 Splenda
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: Switzerland
Contact: clavoie@massgolf.org
Hometown: Upton, MA
School/Graduation Year: NC State (2024)
Major: Sports Management
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Sales Intern – McCarthy Pools
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: The gym
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Coffee Oreo – JJ’s
Last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: Ghost Town, 1985, A Cold Sunday
Favorite Massachusetts golf course: Shining Rock
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Virginia vs NC State Men’s Basketball
You Have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: Lemon Lime Gatorade Zero, two Barebell Bars
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: The Dynasty: New England Patriots
What’s your go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Black iced coffee – The Little Coffee Bean
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: New Zealand
Contact: dorlando@massgolf.org
Hometown: Gloucester, MA
School/Graduation Year: Florida Gulf Coast University (2025)
Major: PGA Golf Management
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL; Myopia Hunt Club, Hamilton, MA; Bass Rocks Golf Club, Gloucester, MA
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: Surfing at Good Harbor Beach
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Mint Chocolate Chip from Long Beach Dairy Maid in Gloucester
Last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears, Famous Friends – Chris Young, Kane Brown, Juice – Chance the Rapper
Favorite Massachusetts golf course: Myopia Hunt Club
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Wild @ Bruins, December 19, 4-3 OT Loss
You Have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: Starburst Mini’s, Pretzels, Watermelon Celsius, Blue Gatorade
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: Full Swing
What’s you go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Medium caramel iced coffee with just cream, from Dunkin’
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: New Zealand
Contact: sleahy@massgolf.org
Hometown: Portsmouth, NH
School/Graduation Year: Mercer University (2025)
Major: Sport Marketing and Analytics Major and Management Minor
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Worked for 3D New England Lacrosse Club coaching and as a Waitress
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: The Beach or Running
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: The Ice House in Rye NH and I get Moose tracks in a dish with a sugar cone on top
The last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: Out Where the Wild Things Are – Luke Combs, Same Old Song – Riley Green, You’re Gonna Go Far – Noah Kahan
Favorite golf course: TPC Sawgrass
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Riley Green Concert
You have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: I would get a Sugar Free Redbull, Skinny Pop, and a Bag of Unwrapped Starburst’s
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: New Girl
What’s you go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Pink Drink from Starbucks or a Blue Hawaiian Rush from Aroma Joe’s
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: The Maldives!
Contact: mdevaney@massgolf.org
Hometown: Andover, MA
School/Graduation Year: UMass Amherst (2025)
Major: Sport Management
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Golf Cart/Pro shop attendant at Indian Ridge CC & Event Management for the Boston Marathon 2022/2023
When you’re not at work or on a golf course, where can we find you: On the beach in Cape Cod or Maine
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Sully’s Ice cream in Chelmsford, MA – Moose tracks with chocolate sprinkles
Last 3 songs played from Spotify/Apple Music: We Still Don’t Trust You – Future/The Weekend, ‘68 Fastback – Zach Bryan, She Calls Me Back – Noah Kahan
Favorite Massachusetts golf course: Indian Ridge Country Club
Last Live Event (Sports, Concerts, etc.) you attended: Tomorrowland Winter music festival in the French Alps & Noah Kahan in Amsterdam
You Have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: Anything with pb & chocolate usually a protein bar or muddy buddy Chex mix & an essential water bottle
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: The Dynasty – New England Patriots
What’s you go to coffee order and from where (or morning drink of choice): Honestly didn’t start drinking coffee until just recently in Europe so I don’t have a Dunkin’s order quite yet but I usually just get a cappuccino
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: Bali, Indonesia or Maldives in South Asia
Contact: asmith@massgolf.org
Hometown: Attleboro, MA
School/Graduation Year: Grove City College (December 2023)
Major: Design & innovation
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Crew Member at Chipotle and media and communications intern at AIM AIR in Kenya
When you’re not at work, where can we find you: at home- knitting and listening to an audiobook or writing a letter to my pen pals
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Bliss Dairy Cookie Dough Ice Cream in a cone
Last three songs played on Spotify/Apple Music: Only Thing I Need and Briggs by Mike Mains and Dancing in the Minefields by Andrew Peterson.
Favorite Massachusetts Golf Course: The Links at Mass Golf because I grew up playing there with my brothers, dad, and grandpa so I have a lot of fun memories.
Last Live Event you attended (sports, concert, etc.): Mike Mains and the Branches concert
You have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: crème soda, goldfish, peanuts, and cookies and crème Hershey chocolate bar
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: Masters of the Air
What’s you go-to coffee order and where from (or morning drink of choice): Kenyan Chai straight from Kenya If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: somewhere on a lake in northern Maine.
Contact: mhousman@massgolf.org
Hometown: Plymouth, MA
School/Graduation Year: University of Miami (2026)
Major: Broadcast journalism major (sports administration and marketing minors)
Most Recent Position(s) Before Mass Golf: Summer intern at Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment in Norwell, MA
When you’re not at work, where can we find you: Hanging out with friends and family (usually watching something or eating!)
Go-to ice cream spot – and favorite order: Twin Acres (Sandwich, MA): Chocolate Cookie Monster with rainbow sprinkles
Last three songs played on Spotify/Apple Music: Rock and a Hard Place, Take What You Want, Dial Drunk
Favorite Massachusetts Golf Course: Sandy Burr Country Club
Last Live Event you attended (sports, concert, etc.): Olivia Rodrigo concert
You have $15 to spend on gas station snacks for a road trip, what are you grabbing: Salt and vinegar chips, chocolate covered pretzels, flaming hot Cheetos, Coke Zero
What are you currently watching/streaming on TV: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Formula 1 Drive to Survive
What’s you go-to coffee order and where from (or morning drink of choice): Dunkin Iced Caramel Swirl Latte with almond milk
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be: Sydney, Australia
P.J. Boatwright was the USGA’s third executive director and a key contributor to the development of golf in the United States, as well as an amateur player and rules expert. Boatwright served as the executive director of the Carolinas Golf Association prior to joining the USGA in 1959. He was honored with the Bob Jones Award — the USGA’s highest honor — and enshrinement in the South Carolina Hall of Fame, the Wofford College Hall of Fame, and the Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame. He was also presented with the William D. Richardson Award by the Golf Writers Association in 1990.
Learn more about the P.J. Boatwright Internship Program and available opportunities here.
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