ONTARIO, California – The Southern California PGA Section (SCPGA) is pleased to welcome its fourth PGA WORKS Fellow, with the onboarding of Nina Piscitello this week at the SCPGA Headquarters for a 6-month internship opportunity.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship program provides a 6-month paid Fellowship at the SCPGA Section headquarters in Ontario, CA, which is aimed to deliver an experience that provides valuable insight for pursuing a career in the golf industry.
Ms. Piscitello hails from California Baptist University, where she will graduate in May and look to further her education in a post-graduate opportunity. No stranger to the golf world, Ms. Piscitello has worked three summers at Darkhorse Golf Club in Auburn, CA, where she has experience with golf operations and junior camps. She has also spent time working for Salted City Sports, where she completed an internship in the Social Media Marketing department.
“I am thrilled to join and contribute to the SCPGA Foundation team as the new PGA WORKS Fellow. This position offers the perfect balance of strategic thinking and hands-on experience, allowing me to grow in my career in the golf industry,” said PGA WORKS Fellow Nina Piscitello when asked about her new position.
The primary responsibilities of Ms. Piscitello will be to support and execute philanthropic activities for the Southern California PGA Section and Foundation, including PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) and other philanthropic programs, as well as junior golf programming, such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt. Additionally, Ms. Piscitello will play an integral role in assisting with marketing communications and events for Section Members.
“The Southern California Section is thrilled to participate in the PGA Works Fellowship. We are excited to have Nina join the SCPGA, as we know she will be a great contributor to our team. We look forward to working with Nina and providing opportunities for her that will eventually open doors to a career in the golf industry,” said SCPGA Executive Director/CEO Nikki Gatch, PGA.
To learn more about the PGA WORKS Fellowship Program, visit pgareach.org/pgaworks.
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ABOUT PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative, designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce. Funded by PGA REACH, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events, and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to inspire and engage talent from diverse backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry.
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
The Southern California Section was established in 1924, and today is comprised of over 1,700 golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) is that Purpose of the PGA of America, to promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. The SCPGA provides competitive playing opportunities, educational seminars, and growth of the game initiatives, within a geographic area that stretches from San Luis Obispo to the Tijuana Border, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Nevada and Arizona borders.
