Four USGA P.J. Boatwright Interns Join NJSGA For 2024 Season

KENILWORTH, N.J. - Four USGA P.J. Boatwright interns - Adriana Fulco, Samantha Ondrush, Eric Schubert and Carter Shipley have joined the New Jersey State Golf Association team this summer to assist with day-to-day functions in the Championships, Operations, and Communications departments. 

As part of the organization’s commitment to foster a more inclusive game and connect more individuals to careers in golf, the USGA funds the program, in part through philanthropic contributions, and works closely with AGAs on intern recruitment and training.  

"The opportunity of the Boatwright program is twofold," said Kevin Purcell, NJSGA Executive Director. "The NJSGA gains hardworking young men and women to assist at tournaments, member days, and special events as well as with communications and marketing. The Boatwright Intern sees golf administration from the inside working alongside our talented staff to provide great golf experiences for our members. There is no better entry point to a career in golf.”

As part of the Boatwright experience, Adriana, Eric and Samantha attended the 2024 Boatwright Summit at USGA Headquarters in Liberty Corner. The three-day orientation included instructional sessions led by USGA staff – including many Boatwright alumni – on Course Rating, agronomy, Rules, championship administration and the World Handicap System. 

Three of our 2024 P.J. Boatwright interns Adriana, Samantha and Eric attended the annual #USGABoatwright Summit held at USGA HQ right here in NJ, networking with fellow interns from around the country! pic.twitter.com/o8ICHUoHiE

— NJSGA (@NJSGA1900) May 24, 2024

Since 1991, the program has helped launch the careers of more than 3,000 individuals with many alumni holding leadership positions throughout golf, broader sports industries and beyond. Approximately 32 percent of AGA executive directors and 35 percent of all AGA staff are Boatwright alumni. 

Boatwright interns learn to manage all aspects of the game during their internships, which last from three months to one year.  

In addition to the four Boatwright interns for the 2024 season, the NJSGA also added Kevin Caswell as a Membership Services and Caddie Scholarship Foundation Intern.  

Meet the 2024 NJSGA Boatwright Interns 

Adriana Fulco, Tournaments & Operations 
Hometown: Township of Washington, NJ 
School/Graduation Year: Jacksonville University, 2026 
Major: Sport Business 
Why the NJSGA?: I grew up playing golf and wanted to learn about what goes into the tournaments behind the scenes.
Bucket List Golf Course to Play: Augusta National 
Hobbies: Traveling, photography, and playing the guitar 
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Italy last summer 
Internship Goals: To gain hands-on experience in tournament operations and to learn about the behind-the-scenes workings of the golf industry.

Samantha Ondrush, Communications 
Hometown: Port Jefferson, NY 
School/Graduation Year: Montclair State University, 2024 
Major: Sports Communication 
Why the NJSGA?: I enjoy how the NJSGA community wants you to grow and is willing to help in any way. Just from a quick interview, I saw that the NJSGA seemed like a great place to develop.  
Bucket List Golf Course to Play: Augusta National 
Hobbies: Working out (soccer, pilates), going to the beach 
Fun Fact: I organized and raised $18,500 for a philanthropy event for my sorority.  
Internship Goals: I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge around the game of golf and expanding my experience in communications, as well as other departments. 

Eric Schubert, Tournaments & Operations 
Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ 
School/Graduation Year: University of Rhode Island, 2025 
Major: Finance 
Why the NJSGA?: I have a background in competitive golf and tournament directing, so the NJSGA looked like something I would enjoy.
Bucket List Golf Course to Play: Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill 
Hobbies: Golf, Disc Golf, Pickleball, Weightlifting, Hockey 
Fun Fact: I am the 3rd highest rated professional Disc Golfer in New Jersey and have 24 professional wins + 13 amateur wins 
Internship Goals: My internship goal is to learn/experience the NJSGA tournament operations, sharpen my communication skills, while also enjoying working on many golf courses that I’ve never been to. 

Carter Shipley, Tournaments & Operations 
Hometown: Harding, NJ 
School/Graduation Year:  Clemson University, 2025 
Major: Parks Recreation and Tourism Management 
Why the NJSGA?: I was fortunate enough to work for the NJSGA last summer and loved it so much I wanted to come back for a second summer.  
Bucket List Golf Course to Play: TPC Sawgrass 
Hobbies: Golf, Watching Game of Thrones, and Watching Clemson Sports 
Fun Fact: I used to be an Anthropology major 
Internship Goals: My goals this summer for my internship with the NJSGA is to work on my leadership skills; as this is my second year, I hope to take on more of a leadership role towards the other interns. I would also like to continue to further my knowledge and love for the game of golf.

Membership Services & Caddie Scholarship Foundation Intern 

Kevin Caswell 
Hometown: Spring Lake, NJ 
School/Graduation Year: James Madison University, 2024 
Major: Sport and Recreation Management 
Why the NJSGA?: I became interested in the NJSGA for the opportunity to not only preserve the traditions of the game of golf in NJ, but to promote and grow the game as well. 
Bucket List Golf Course to Play: Pebble Beach Golf Links 
Hobbies: Golfing, going to the beach, watching sports, running 
Fun Fact: I didn’t start golfing until my freshman year of college, 4 years ago. I have since worked two different jobs related to golf. 
Internship Goals: My goals for this internship are to learn as much as possible and to gain some experience in the golf industry as I begin my professional career. 

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