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St. Louis, MO - The Metropolitan Golf Association is excited to welcome three P.J. Boatwright Interns to our staff this summer. Each year, we are able to provide three individuals with the opportunity to intern in the golf administration sector through the USGA’s Boatwright program. During their time, these interns will gain hands-on experience as they join the Metropolitan Staff and become part of the team. We are pleased to announce Cannon Wolk, Gabby Dethrow and Emma Wyeth as our Boatwright Interns this year. We are ready to welcome them into the team and get to know them more.
 

Cannon Wolk - Operations
Cannon will be entering his senior year in Sports Business Management at Maryville University and will be joining us for six months as an Operations Intern. Growing up in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, he played baseball, football, and golf. Cannon's interest in this position and golf stems from enjoying spending time outside and playing golf with his friends. In his second year of the sports business program, he has had some great opportunities and experiences which he looks forward to continuing to gain more as time goes on. He is also a big St. Louis Cardinals fan, and enjoys watching them every time they play. Cannon will be joining the team for 6 months as an Operations Intern. When discussing the position, Cannon said, “I’m excited to join the team as a Boatwright Intern because of the great experiences I will be a part of. I look forward to being a part of the team that helps run these events and I’m very thankful for the opportunity.” 

Gabby Dethrow - Operations
Gabby is back again! A Southern Illinoisan from Sparta,she is  currently studying Recreation, Sport, & Tourism - Sport Management concentration with a minor in business as a senior at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has played golf on and off her whole life, but started competing in high school. Her favorite thing about golf is that it is constantly challenging physically and mentally and there is no such thing as an easy day out on the course. When she is not studying or working, Gabby enjoys hanging with her dogs, trying new restaurants, and staying active. You may recognize Gabby when you are out on the course as she is reprising her role as a Boatwright Operations Intern from last year. Over the last school year, she also  interned at Atkins Golf Club (University of Illinois home course) as a banquet and events intern. Gabby will be with us for three more months this summer as an Operations Intern and had this to say about the opportunity, “I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge from the Metropolitan GA Team while creating lasting memories!” 

Emma Wyeth - Communications
Emma is an area local, who is between her sophomore and junior years at University of Missouri (Mizzou) majoring in Journalism and minoring in both Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management and Psychology. She is a member of Phi Mu fraternity and works for KOMU 8 news station in Columbia. An alum of Visitation Academy, Emma loves golf and grew up dancing and participating in theater. She started playing golf when she was about nine. She went with my dad and brother to the driving range one day and asked if I could have a shot! Golf has been in her life ever since. From playing the sport to working at Lake Forest Country Club as a caddie, bag room employee and pro shop attendant, it has brought her so many opportunities and allowed her to meet the best people. “This internship is genuinely a dream come true for me and I cannot wait to serve MAGA as a USGA Boatwright Intern!” said Emma about her summer internship. Emma will be with us for three months as the Communications Intern. 

 

PJ Boatwright Internship Program

The P.J. Boatwright Internship Program was established in 1991 with the goal to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration. Interns will help local golf associations to conduct tournaments, junior golf programs, membership services, and other general activities to promote the best interest of golf. For more information on the PJ Boatwright Program, visit https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/about/career-opportunities/usga-internship-opportunities-pj-boatwright-golf.html