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National Tournaments Manager
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA)
The PGA’s mission is to improve the personal and professional lives of it’s Members through it’s strategic principles of providing world class services, influencing through it’s Members and delivering exceptional prestige standards.
Job Posted- 4 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 24 Nov 2026
The PGA is looking for a National Tournaments Manager to manage its National Tournaments and act as Tournament Director, Rules Official or Senior Referee for allocated events.
The Role
Established in 1901, The PGA provides playing opportunities for its Members through a comprehensive schedule of regional and national tournaments delivered globally. The role is remote, working predominantly throughout the UK but also internationally, and acts as designated deputy to the Head of Tournaments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the tournament staffing schedule, permanent field-based National staff and rules panel activity
- Run tournament administration, including budgets, entries, prize funds and qualifying numbers
- Oversee tournament data and the development of the Tournament Management system
- Own tournament policies, procedures, regulations, event health and safety, risk management and compliance
- Produce PGA Rules education and training materials
- Manage venue procurement and communication with Members and stakeholders
About You
- Significant experience planning, managing and running golf tournaments
- An experienced people manager, ideally in a similar environment
- Passed PGA and R&A Rules exams, with expert knowledge of the Rules of Golf
- Knowledge of professional tour structures and the ability to apply tournament regulations and entry criteria
- Effective public speaking, strong organisation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent administration, attention to detail and resilience under pressure
Key Details
- Location: Remote, travelling throughout the UK and internationally
- Contract: Full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Benefits include 25+ days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension, private medical insurance (after qualifying service) and a company car
- Applications: CV and covering letter showing how you meet the role requirements (email for the full job description)
- Interviews: 30 November 2026 (in person)
- Previous applicants for the Senior Tournament Director role need not apply
- Closing date: 24 November 2026 (12 noon)
How to Apply
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