2022 Yearbook

24 J ustin Farrell, of Preston, completed his second year serving as the Marketing & Communication Intern. His calm demeanor serves him well in the world of golf administration and he quickly built a strong rap- port with IGA members and participants. He was usu- ally seen chatting it up with many of our IGA volunteers or tournament players and always walked away with a smile on his face. During tournament days, Justin was never far from the camera or computer. He worked tirelessly on creating graphics, posting recap articles, and talking to players after their rounds. His work behind the scenes is what stood out the most as he was integral in getting the IGA Instagram up and running. He brought new ideas to tournament coverage including preview articles, cre- ative player graphics, and hype videos on "moving day". We quickly observed our social media engagement and following grow under Justin's watch. His creative work went beyond the golf course. Justin created videos for Golf House Iowa, Iowa Golf Hall of Fame nominees, and, most known, Player of the Year video recaps. Justin was also essential in the completion of this annual Yearbook, which is a year long endeavor. “Interning for the Iowa Golf Association the past two summers has been an amazing experience. I enjoyed all aspects of the internship, from conducting golf tourna- ments and creating content, to meeting many incredible people. The knowledge and skills I gained throughout my time with the IGA assisted in my growth as a person and a leader.” P.J. BOATWRIGHT INTERNSHIP O riginally started in 1991, the P.J. Boatwright Internship Program was designed to give experience to individuals interested in exploring careers within the game of golf and was fittingly named after the trailblazer golf administrator, P.J. Boatwright Jr. Boatwright Jr. quickly paved his way into the history of golf first with an accomplished amateur career that included participating in four U.S. Amateur Championships, followed shortly thereafter in the 1950 U.S. Open where he made the cut. Outside of his competitive resume, Boatwright also had a love for golf administration which led him to a five- decade-long career at the USGA, including 11 years on their Executive Committee. Much like Boatwright experienced himself, the opportunities are endless. PJB Interns receive hands-on training across various fields including Tournament Administration, Course Rating, World Handicap System, Member Services, Social Media, and Marketing. Annually, 125 Boatwrights are hired and immersed in the career field of golf administration during the summer months. Since its integration into the Iowa Golf Association, more than 40 individuals have been Boatwrights with many continuing on to hold a career in golf- including all five IGA staff members. Those who have explored career paths outside of golf remain passionate as ever and continue to show their support through IGA membership, championship participation, and our various initiatives. The IGA was joined in 2022 by three talented and hardworking individuals through the USGA PJ Boatwright Internship as Justin Farrell, Gavin Matthias, and Jackie Wojciechowski became well- known to our tournament players. Justin Farrell