Golf Career Pathways for Veterans
Together with the Golf Industry, We Open Doors
For veterans, the transition to civilian life can be profoundly challenging. Jobs in the golf industry give our members self-belief, structure, purpose, and opportunity — supporting recovery through focus, movement, and meaningful connection.
Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform
Watch how On Course Foundation helped a veteran translate military experience into a new career in the golf industry.
Our veterans allow us to do what we do. Without them none of this is possibe. So to the extent that we can give back to them, we're all in on that.”
Tom Everett President, Landscapes Unlimited
Golf Employment Events Calendar
Find a virtual or in-person career event near you using the calendar below.
About Our Golf Business Events
On Course Foundation and its partners host golf business clinics and other job events across the country for wounded veterans to train them for careers in the golf industry.
Day-in-the-Life Virtual Events
These virtual events give members a firsthand look at golf industry careers, from course management to digital marketing to tournament operations.
- Direct access to experts across the golf industry
- Free to all members
Built To Serve Events
Through our partnership with PGA HOPE, these in-person events give members hands-on experience and a closer look at different skills and career opportunities in the business of golf.
- Personalized insight & education from industry leaders
- Hands-on experiences and skills development
- Free admission for OCF Members and PGA HOPE Alumni
Work Experience Events
These in-person events give members hands-on career experiences at professional golf tournaments, including the Charles Schwab Challenge, Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and the PNC Championship.
- Behind-the-ropes access to tournament operations
- Tournament viewing to experience the game at the highest level
- Free to all members
Join Us Online or Find an Industry Event Near You
Use the interactive calendar above to sign up for a virtual event or find an in-person opportunity near you.
Golf Employment Opportunities for Veterans
Golf is a nearly $90B annual economy in America and one in 75 jobs are directly or indirectly connected to golf. With the sport and industry significantly on the rise, many full- and part-time employment opportunities are available.
- Golf Club management
- Tournament operations
- Path to PGA professional
- Sales & marketing
- Marshalling
- Food & beverage management
- High-end resort management
- Guest services
- Equipment manufacturing
- Accounting
- Club fitting
- Merchandising
- Turf & property maintenance
- Hospitality
- Caddie
- Golf instruction
Join Our Golf Careers Mailing List
Jobs in the golf industry move quickly. Join our mailing list and get the latest openings.
Interested in learning more about a job in golf?
Let's talk! We've helped many veterans in your position find their next career path through our connections in the golf industry.
