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Meet the 2025 TGA Interns


FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Golf Association is excited for the 2025 tournament season with five new faces in the internship roles. Get to know the team by reading their biographies below.


web_Charlie_BarkowCharlie Barkow

6-Month Operations Intern


“I attended Liberty University and graduated this past May with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.I selected this internship to gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of the operations and logistics involved in organizing golf tournaments.”


Favorite TV Show: Parks and Rec. 

Dream Car: Lexus LFA

Favorite Exotic Animal: Kangaroo

Last Book You’ve Read: Dune


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web_Riley_HackerRiley Hacker

3-Month Women’s Golf Intern


“I will be a senior at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I am studying marketing with minors in advertising and PR, as well as international business. I chose this internship because I always wanted to get into sports management, and this seemed like everyone is close and will be so fun, and I will get to learn a lot.”


Favorite TV Show: New Girl

Dream Car: Mazda CX5

Favorite Exotic Animal: Monkey

Last Book You’ve Read: The Let Them Theory


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web_Gavin_ReidGavin Reid

3-Month USGA Intern


“I will be a senior at Lincoln Memorial University, and I am studying sports management. I chose this internship because I wanted to gain hands-on experience in tournament operations and to learn more about the administrative side of golf. It’s a great opportunity to develop professionally and connect with others in the sports industry.”


Favorite TV Show: Suits

Dream Car: Porsche 918 Spyder

Favorite Exotic Animal: Capybara

Last Book You’ve Read: Let Them Lead


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web_Mac_SeibertMac Seibert

3-Month Operations Intern


“I graduated from the University of Georgia, where I earned my bachelor's degree in sports management this past spring. I am from Franklin, TN, and will be studying at the University of Liverpool in England to earn my master's degree in Sport Business & Management, starting in the fall of 2025. I chose this internship because it was close to home, and golf has been a fun sport that I have grown to love and learn.”


Favorite TV Show: S.W.A.T.

Dream Car: Corvette E-Ray

Favorite Exotic Animal: Meerkat

Last Book You’ve Read: This Republic of Suffering


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web_Dillon_WaltonDillon Walton

3-Month Communications Intern


“I am from Memphis, Tennessee, and recently graduated from Austin Peay State University in Sports Media in 2024. I’m now headed into my second year of the graduate program at APSU in Marketing Communications. I chose the TGA internship to learn more about the sport of golf and graphic design.”


Favorite TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy

Dream Car: Bentley Bentayga

Favorite Exotic Animal: Baby Chimpanzee

Last Book You’ve Read: The Dream Factory: Designing A Life Of Purpose