Careers in Golf Roundtable - Explore Your Future in the Golf Industry!
Looking for a career in sports, business, media, or technology? The golf industry is a $100 billion business with opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds and experiences—and you don’t need to play golf to be part of it!
Whether you’re studying business, communications, IT, sports management, kinesiology, journalism, hospitality, or marketing, there’s a place for you in golf. This event is designed to introduce diverse talent to the exciting career pathways available in one of the world’s largest sports industries.
Event Details:
- Location: First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2025
- Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Why Attend?
- Hear from a diverse panel of golf industry leaders who have built successful careers
- Ask questions & gain career insights in business, media, marketing, IT, event management, and more
- Network with professionals shaping the future of golf and learn about internship opportunities
- Explore the largest golf vendor exhibit in the region with 200+ vendors, including top brands and employers
No golf experience required! The golf industry thrives on talent from all fields—and we’re committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in every aspect of the game.
Seats are limited – Register now!
Meet Our Speakers
Paige Cribb, PGA
Paige Cribb is the Director of Student Support for the PGA Golf Management program at Coastal Carolina University, a longtime PGA member, and a past President of the Carolinas PGA Section. She brings decades of industry experience in PGA education, leadership, and golf operations.
Rachel Goetz
Rachel Goetz is an Event Services Specialist with the PGA TOUR, bringing hands-on experience across tournament operations, volunteer management, and large-scale event execution. Her background includes key roles with the PGA of America and as a PGA WORKS Fellow, where she supported major championships, led volunteer operations, and advanced community-focused PGA REACH initiatives.
Sean Suggs
Sean Suggs is a senior executive and U.S. Army veteran with more than 30 years of leadership experience in global manufacturing and operations. Most recently, he served as President of Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina, where he led Toyota’s largest North American investment, and he remains deeply committed to mentorship, workforce development, and community impact through his board service and leadership in the game of golf.
Leila Mackie, PGA
Lelia Mackie is a Career Services Recruiting Specialist with the PGA of America, bringing extensive experience in player development, education, and workforce pathways within the golf industry. She previously served as Foundation Director for PGA REACH Philadelphia and has spent more than a decade supporting PGA Professionals, students, and community programs through leadership, recruiting, and teaching roles.
Questions?
Contact PGA WORKS Fellow, Emme Speas, at Espeas@pgahq.com