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title: Two USGA Boatwright interns join Washington Golf team
description: Each year, Washington Golf provides opportunity in its office to one or two USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Interns.This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in…
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# [Two USGA Boatwright interns join Washington Golf team](https://wagolf.org/news/two-usga-boatwright-interns-join-washington-golf-team)

 Written by [WA Golf Staff](https://wagolf.org/news/author/wa-golf-staff) | Jun 24, 2022 7:00:00 AM

Each year, Washington Golf provides opportunity in its office to one or two [USGA P.J. Boatwright Jr. Interns.](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/about/career-opportunities/usga-internship-opportunities-pj-boatwright-golf.html)This program is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration, while assisting state and regional golf associations in the promotion of amateur golf, on a short-term, entry level basis. An intern may help conduct tournaments, junior golf programs, membership services, and other general activities that promote the best interests of the game.

Meet this year’s interns….

**Clayton Bloemke**

 Clayton Bloemke

** ****Where did you grow up? Where did you go to school?**

I grew up in the town of Grayslake, Illinois, about 45 minutes north of Chicago. I just recently graduated from the University of Missouri’s school of journalism with an emphasis in strategic communication. I love everything that has to do with animals and I am a diehard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals (yes, really. My dad was born and raised in St. Louis). I have two dogs at home named Dutch and Ollie who I adore as well. I am also a fantasy sports geek, participating in fantasy baseball and football year-round with the guys in my family.

**What is your favorite thing about the game of golf? How did you become interested in the golf industry?**

I think my favorite thing about golf is the internal challenge. Each round is different, having various factors dictating how well you play. I also think it’s fun to be paired up with people who you never knew played the same courses as you, and making connections and small talk with them. I am a huge believer in “If you love what you are doing, you will never have to work a day in your life,” so I found that sports is the one constant in my life, and I am sticking with it to see where it takes me!

**Who would be the other three players in your Dream Foursome?**

John Daly, Tiger Woods and Bill Murray. Honorable mentions: Rory McIlory and Jordan Spieth.

**Brian Kennedy**

 Brian Kennedy

**Where did you grow up? Where did you go to school?**

I grew up in Sammamish, Washington, a small town outside of Seattle, and lived in Los Angeles for a bit as well. I went to the University of Oregon and recently received my bachelor's degree in sports business. I currently live at home with my mom and dad in Sammamish and have a Bernese mountain dog – her name is Gretl!

**What is your favorite thing about the game of golf? How did you become interested in the golf industry?**

My favorite thing about the game of golf is how relaxing it can be – it is always my No. 1 hobby I will look to when I have time off from work. I have worked at Aldarra Golf Club for the past three summers, working on the greens crew. I’ve been playing golf since I was young, but my interest in the sport took off in high school, when I made the golf team, playing on it for two years. It helped me learn how to play the game correctly, and I started to love going out and playing every day.

**Who would be the other three players in your Dream Foursome?**

It would be myself, Steph Curry, Peyton Manning, and the GOAT, Tom Brady .

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