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Anna La's golf career journey
Anna La, a 21-year-old Georgia student, found her golf career through USGA's Pathways Launch internship.
In brief
Anna La, a 21-year-old Georgia student, found her golf career through USGA's Pathways Launch internship. Anna La, who grew up without golf exposure, now plans a career in golf after a USGA Pathways Launch internship. Originally reported by Golf.
Anna La's golf journey
Anna La, a 21-year-old University of Georgia senior, found her love for golf through a USGA Pathways Launch internship.
“i didn't grow up with the game but i have found this passion through this internship”
USGA Pathways Launch program
USGA's Pathways Launch offers paid internships for 24 students at 10 golf industry organizations.
“the goal is to widen the pipeline of golf's next-generation workforce”
Internship opportunities
Participants gain on-the-job skills, mentorship and leadership training through internships with LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Tour, and other golf organizations.
“each organization offers positions that emphasize the development of on-the-job skills mentorship and leadership training”
Anna La's background
Anna La immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam at age 5 and grew up in Dalton, Georgia without golf exposure.
“my family was always busy so i had never really had the opportunity to try golf”
Callaway internship
Anna La worked at Callaway in California creating digital content and learning new platforms.
“one of my favorite things about being there was definitely the environment”
Career plans
Anna La plans to pursue a master's in Journalism and serve as a USGA College Ambassador.
“i got exposure to the careers that exist within it that i didn't know before”
Program impact
100% of Pathways Launch participants feel better prepared for the workforce and are interested in golf careers.
“more than 90 percent of participants said the experience encouraged them to pursue a career in golf”
Future opportunities
Anna La was awarded the Golf Writers Association of America scholarship for 2026-27 to work at a marquee event in 2027.
“you don't have to know everything about golf anyone can have a career in golf if they really wanted to give it a shot”
The key point
Anna La, who grew up without golf exposure, now plans a career in golf after a USGA Pathways Launch internship.
