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AZ GOLF Welcomes Five USGA P.J. Boatwright Interns for 2025
Corey Cavanaugh : Jun 13, 2025 8:19:17 AM
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – AZ GOLF is proud to welcome five driven and talented individuals — Andrew Vinci, McKinley Burnett, Reid Chamberlin, Grace Garner, and Hannah Tippy — as our 2025 USGA P.J. Boatwright Interns. Each will play a vital role supporting Marketing & Communications, Analytics, Championships and Membership teams while gaining experience in the world of golf administration.
The P.J. Boatwright Internship, established by the USGA in 1991, is a program aimed at developing future leaders in the game of golf. It provides young professionals with real-world experience working within golf associations nationwide in support of amateur golf. Interns are selected not only for their passion for the game, but also their potential to make a lasting impact, both during their internships and in their careers that follow. This program helps support AZ GOLF’s mission by fostering the career growth of individuals eager to engage and support the Arizona community through the game of golf.
The P.J. Boatwright Internship program has kickstarted the careers of more than 3,000 individuals, with many alumni continuing to work in leadership positions in golf administration both regionally and nationally.
Meet the 2025 Boatwright Interns
McKinley Burnett - Marketing & Communications
Hometown: Fairbanks, AK
Major: Business Marketing
Dream Golf Course: Fairmount Banff Springs GC
Favorite Thing About AZ: The diverse nature!
Hobbies: Hot yoga, hiking, social media, and cooking
Dream Job: Something meaningful that I'm genuinely excited to do
Andrew Vinci - Analytics & Membership
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Major: Sports Business w/ Cert. in Data Analytics
Dream Golf Course: Old Course at St Andrews
Favorite Thing About AZ: The winter weather
Hobbies: Lifting, golf, bartending, community service, basketball, and thrifting
Dream Job: COO for the Boston Celtics
Reid Chamberlin - Tournament Operations
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Major: Sports Business
Dream Golf Course: Pinehurst No. 2
Favorite Thing About AZ: Golfing all year round
Hobbies: Basketball, hiking, and fishing
Dream Job: COO for the Las Vegas Raiders
Grace Garner - Tournament Operations
Hometown: Anthem, AZ
Major: Marketing
Dream Golf Course: Pebble Beach GL
Favorite Thing About AZ: Golf and weather
Hobbies: Pickleball and attending any sports game!
Dream Job: Working for the PGA Tour
Hannah Tippy - Administrative Fellowship
Hometown: Smyrna, DE
Major: Sports Administration (Master of Arts) | Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts)
Dream Golf Course: Pebble Beach GL
Favorite Thing About AZ: Discovering all my new "usual" places since I'm new to the area! I love finding small coffee shops and boutiques
Hobbies: Running, thrifting, and hiking with my dog, Mater
Dream Job: Working with the Olympic/Paralympic Committee
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