Smith. “I got to learn more
about the business side of
things. It was pretty cool.”
At the MGA, she
schedules
tournaments
for the year, hops in a golf
buggy and runs errands on
the golf course, serves as a
photographer, keeps track
of the live scoring, sets up
tents at tournaments, and
so on. There is one type of
tournament, however, that
she would like to see more.
“I hope to see more
women in the sport,” said
Smith. “I would like to see
women’s tournaments.”
From tasks big or small,
Smith pitches in her best,
accompanied with a great
attitude.
“Maggie inspires me
because she will take life as
it goes and make sure she
had a good time in whatever
she is doing,” said O’Keefe.
“She will make my day any
time that I come into contact
with her. Our relationship
is a lot of laughing and
making fun of one another.
Laughing is practically our
second language.”
Someone with an equally
exceptional disposition is
Horton who attended the
University of Louisiana
at Lafayette on academic
scholarship and whose golfgloved hands are being put
to use at the LGA.
“I always try to keep
a positive attitude about
things and keep a smile on
my face so it brightens the
mood of everyone around,’
said Horton. “My whole
experience [at LGA] has
been extremely positive. I
am really proud; I think it is
a great opportunity. I think
it is really special that I got
it because there are not a
lot of women in the golf
industry and I think that is
something that is starting to
change.”
Through LGA, Horton
is able to see firsthand what
it takes to put on a golf
tournament.
“It is rewarding to see the
results after a tournament,
course rating or event. I
think a lot of people do
not realize all of the work
and volunteers it takes to
put these things on. But
seeing everything come to
fruition makes it completely
rewarding.”
Logan Ray, the executive
director of LGA, expressed
his admiration for his
focused and friendly intern.
“Lindsay is hardworking
and dedicated,” said Ray.
“She does not come from
a golf background, but has
quickly adapted to the world
of golf administration. She
is not afraid to ask questions
and is a quick learner. She
only needs to be shown how
to do a task once and is able
to do it efficiently.”
Though her golf history
may not be extensive, this
does not detract from her
ability to do the job well.
Her appreciation for the
sport was clear.
“What I enjoy most about
golf is the integrity of the
game,” said Horton. “Golf
is about personal integrity.
There is not always going to
be someone watching you
on the course to keep you
honest. It is up to you to
play by the rules and honor