Manager, Rules & Competition

The LPGA is committed to being the global leader in women’s golf and to use our unique platform to empower, inspire, and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.

At the LPGA our identity is shaped by our core values: equity and fair play, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and leadership. We prioritize equity and fair play, fostering an environment where every individual experiences equal respect and opportunity. Inclusion is integral to our culture, celebrating diversity as a source of strength. We are unwavering in our commitment to excellence. From the professionals on the course, to the employees behind the scenes, we strive for the utmost performance and achievement. Leadership is not confined to titles but is a shared responsibility at every level, empowering individuals to lead with vision and contribute to our overarching mission.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Rules & Competition (Tournament Rules Official) that will be responsible for regulating tournament competition in accordance with the USGA’s Rules of Golf and the LPGA’s tournament regulations and providing competition administration support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors and approves all golf course preparation, construction and conditioning for tournament play. Sets daily hole and tee locations and marks all ground under repair and hazards.
• Generates daily computerized results of tournament play and releases pairing sheets to the tournament office and participants.
• Consults with VP, Rules & Competition and the host club management during advance and tournament week and assist in coordinating tournament volunteers and personnel.
• Prior to tournament, work with sponsors to review and assist in handling inquiries and making recommendations according to the LPGA policies and procedures for conducting a Tour event.
• Provides feedback during and after each event to the various tournament managers that will include player responses and detailed analysis of golf course conditions.
• Serves as an additional LPGA liaison to players and caddies.
• Prepares and evaluates tournament week results and recommends appropriate improvements after each event.
• Participates in special projects and assignments as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Communications, Business Administration, or other related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of officiating at Professional, National, State or Regional Golf Associations required.
• Extensive experience in golf administration is highly desirable.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to exhibit strong judgement and ability to make difficult decisions under stressful conditions.
• Strong communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and analytical skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are a must.
• Able to effectively utilize golf tournament management software and all Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be detail oriented and able to deliver accurate work within established deadlines.
• Completion of a USGA/PGA Rules Workshop and achieved 90 or better on the rule’s exam within the last year or 92 or higher in the last 2 years.
• Be available to travel, domestically & internationally, a minimum of 30 weeks a year, often for extended periods of time.
• Physically able to walk 18 holes of golf and perform duties as needed on course.
• Does not require relocation to Florida.
  
  

The LPGA offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in office each week, competitive salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, golf and fitness center privileges, access to all of our events, and many other great benefits to all full-time employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.