Preston Clarke
Tournament Director
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Tournament Director with extensive experience managing large-scale national golf events. Proven strengths in operations, leadership, budgeting, sponsor relations, and event execution. Seeking roles in event/project management, sports marketing, partnerships, corporate operations or sales
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Tournament Director
American Junior Golf Association
Braselton, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Directed 14 national junior golf tournaments totaling $906K+ in budget
- Trained and supervised 9 interns per event; ensured flawless setup, operations, and execution
- Adhered to governing body regulations while organizing tournaments, ensuring compliance with rules and guidelines.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving capabilities under high-pressure situations during live events.
- Evaluated tournament performance by conducting post-event analysis, identifying areas for improvement.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing event profitability.
- Led 8 Junior-Am fundraising tournaments, generating $254K+ for charity
- Delivered $232K+ in proceeds to Liberty National ACE Grant and local charities
- Directed the Patrick Reed AJGA Junior Championship ($166K budget, $80K proceeds)
- Directed the Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey ($224K budget, $103K proceeds)
Communications Intern
American Junior Golf Association
Traveling Intern
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Attended 16 consecutive AJGA events across the U.S. handling on-site communications
- Created and managed content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
- Covered marquee events like Wyndham Cup and Polo Golf Junior Classic
- Selected for full-time promotion based on performance
Education
B.A. - Mass Communication
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA05.2022
Skills
Excel
Google Workspace
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Golf Genius
Canva
Adobe
Event planning
Team leadership
Project management
Public speaking
Budgeting
Client service
Organizational leadership
Volunteer recruitment
Accomplishments
- Directed the 2025 Wyndham Invitational presented by Odyssey, one of the AJGA’s premier invitationals at Sedgefield Country Club, managing a $224K budget and generating over $103K in charitable proceeds, while collaborating with PGA Tour leadership and national sponsors
- Directed the 2024 Patrick Reed AJGA Junior Championship, a legacy event with one of the highest strength-of-fields among AJGA Opens, producing $80K+ in proceeds on a $166K budget and earning recognition for its impact and professionalism
Timeline
Tournament Director
American Junior Golf Association
01.2023 - Current
Communications Intern
American Junior Golf Association
05.2022 - 09.2022
B.A. - Mass Communication
Georgia College & State University
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