Can Muslims work in Golf?
54 and Golf Saudi are opening up the PIF London Championship, one of the biggest weeks on the Ladies European Tour calendar, to give Muslim youth (18-24) direct, hands-on work experience in three real event teams: Marketing Strategy, Guest Experience, and Earned Media, in partnership with the Muslim Golf Association. This isn't shadowing from the sidelines. Each participant is placed into a working team for the Championship, taking on real responsibilities alongside professionals across marketing, hospitality, and sports media. Every participant gains hands-on experience, direct exposure to industry professionals, and depending on role, a formal Certificate of Excellence, access to player interviews, or exposure to a full event marketing operation. Places are limited to two people per role.
Roles Available
Marketing Strategy
Ticketing campaigns, CSR & community activations, social media and spectator communications Mon 3 – Sun 9 August, 9:00am–6:30pm
Guest Experience Team
Event logistics, VIP guest management, accreditation and F&B operations Mon 3 – Thu 6 August, 9:00am–6:30pm
Earned Media Intern
Golf content support, media centre operations, and the "Women's Sports Playbook" panel Thu 6 – Sun 9 August, 9:00am–6:30pm
Earned Media Intern
The Role:
- Golf Content Support: Assisting with reporting, fact-checking, and terminology to ensure accuracy in our media output.
- Media Center Operations: Welcoming journalists and managing accreditation/badge distribution during my time away from the desk.
- Strategic Events: Assisting with guest management and check-in for the “Women’s Sports Playbook” panel (Friday, August 7, 11:00 AM).
- Availability: Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 9th.
What they will gain:
- A formal Certificate of Excellence certifying their contribution to the PIF London Championship.
- Direct exposure to professional sports media, including access to player interviews and networking opportunities with industry leaders.
- Valuable on-ground operational experience.
- Catering (breakfast and lunch provided daily).
Guest Experience Team – Event Experience
The Role:
- Event Logistics – Gain insight into the planning and logistics behind delivering a world-class sporting event. While much of this will involve shadowing experienced team members, there will be the opportunity to learn how hotel room allocations are managed, event clothing inventory and distribution is coordinated, transportation schedules and guest movements are planned to ensure a seamless event experience.
- Guest Management – Support the delivery of the VIP and player guest programme by assisting with a variety of guest-facing responsibilities. This includes working with the team to prepare Pro-Am gift bags, welcoming and checking in guests, assisting with prize displays, and helping manage event access through accreditation, lanyards, and badge distribution.
- Food & Beverage – Learn how food and beverage services are planned and delivered at a major sporting event. Responsibilities may include working with the F&B team members to verify buffet set-ups against planned menus, monitoring daily guest numbers, and assisting with inventory and stock management to ensure a high-quality guest dining experience.
- Availability: 9:00 – 18:30, Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th
What they will gain:
- Hands-on experience supporting guest experience and hospitality operations at a premier international Ladies European Tour event.
- Exposure to event logistics, VIP guest management, accreditation, and food & beverage operations.
- The opportunity to develop customer service, communication, teamwork, and event coordination skills alongside experienced professionals.
- Valuable networking opportunities within the sports, hospitality, and events industries.
- Breakfast and lunch provided daily.
Marketing Strategy – Event Experience
The Role:
- Ticketing Campaigns – Support the delivery of the PIF London Championship ticketing campaign by assisting with promotional activity, monitoring ticket sales performance, updating tracking documents, and helping coordinate ticket offers across digital channels. Gain an understanding of how marketing campaigns are planned, executed, and optimised to drive attendance.
Community & CSR Initiatives – Assist with the delivery of community engagement and CSR programmes throughout Championship week. This includes supporting golf clinics, community activations, local stakeholder engagement, and helping coordinate schedules, participant communications, and event logistics.
Social Media & Content – Support the day-to-day delivery of the Championship’s social media channels by assisting with content planning, capturing behind-the-scenes content, monitoring community engagement, and helping publish live event updates throughout the tournament.- Spectator Communications – Help ensure spectators have the information they need before and during the event by assisting with website updates, Know Before You Go communications, FAQs, venue information, and customer enquiries to deliver an outstanding fan experience.
- Campaign Reporting & Marketing Operations – Gain exposure to the reporting and analysis behind a major international sporting event by assisting with campaign tracking, compiling performance data, monitoring marketing activity, and supporting the wider marketing team with day-to-day operations.
- Availability: 9:00 – 18:30, Monday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 9th
What they will gain:
- Hands-on experience supporting the marketing delivery of a premier international Ladies European Tour event.
- Exposure to ticketing strategy, email marketing, social media management, CSR initiatives, and fan engagement campaigns.
- The opportunity to develop skills in marketing strategy, campaign delivery, content creation, event communications, and performance reporting alongside experienced sports marketing professionals.
- Valuable networking opportunities within the sports marketing, events, and commercial partnership industries.
- Breakfast and lunch provided daily
It's time to change the narrative
54 and Golf Saudi, in partnership with the Muslim Golf Association, are creating a platform for Muslim youth to come and experience golf behind the scenes.
Golf has no barriers
We're breaking down barriers to golf for women and girls from under-represented urban communities.
Welcome to the World of Golf
Come and experience a sport like no other with 54 and Golf Saudi, in partnership with the MGA
Unlock New Career Opportunities
Participants will be introduced to career paths they might not have considered, with a special focus on the golf industry. This programme is designed for young Muslims aged 18-24, male/female.
Industry Exposure:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the golf industry and its welcoming environment, showcasing golf as a sport and career field where diversity is embraced.
- Through this programme, we hope to demonstrate new career opportunities for young Muslims to consider, unleashing the potential of a generation to thrive and succeed.
Additional Benefits
Certificate of Excellence
A formal Certificate of Excellence recognising your contribution to the PIF London Championship — a credential that's helped past participants secure interviews and early-career roles.
Meals Provided
Breakfast and lunch provided daily. No cost to take part.
Industry Access
Direct exposure to professionals in your field, including (role-dependent) player interviews and networking with industry leaders.
Real Operational Experience
Genuine on-ground experience in a working event team — not shadowing, actual responsibility.
18-24 year old
This opportunity is open to both young male & females to get behind the scenes and see how golf runs.
3rd aug - 9th aug
Participants must be available for this week during the tournament.
Centurion Golf Club
The event will take place: Hemel Hempstead Road Hemel Hempstead St Albans Hertfordshire HP3 8LA
tournament access
You will be given tickets to share with friends and family to enjoy the tournament.
Program Outcomes
Our objective is to provide disadvantaged youth opportunities to explore new career paths and gain real-world work experience through our golf events.
We will run a survey pre and post-program to determine the following outcome statements.
Centurion Golf Club
Hemel Hempstead Road
Hemel Hempstead
St Albans
Hertfordshire HP3 8LA
Your Questions
Here are some FAQs
What is this opportunity?
54 and Golf Saudi are placing Muslim youth (18-24) directly into event teams at the PIF London Championship, one of the biggest weeks on the Ladies European Tour calendar - working across Marketing Strategy, Guest Experience, or Earned Media, in partnership with the Muslim Golf Association.
Do I need sporting experience?
No, we don't expect you to have any sporting experience. However, candidates should have an affinity for a sporting environment, and those with some sporting enthusiasm or exposure will have an advantage.
Who can apply?
Muslim youth aged 18-24 who are eligible to work or volunteer in the UK, can get to and from Centurion Club under their own arrangements, and can commit to the full availability window for their chosen role (9:00am-6:30pm on event days). The role also involves a physically active, fast-paced environment, so please only apply if you're comfortable with that.
Is there a cost to take part?
No. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transport to and from Centurion Club, we're unable to cover travel.
What will I gain?
Hands-on experience in a real event team, direct exposure to professionals in your field, and — depending on role — a Certificate of Excellence, access to player interviews, or networking across sports, marketing and hospitality.
How do I apply?
Fill out the short expression of interest form via the APPLY NOW link. We'll be in touch to confirm details and next steps.
What if I can only do some of the days?
Please apply and note your available days. We'll do our best to accommodate, but full availability across the listed window for your chosen role is preferred.
For any further information please feel free to email or call via WhatsApp:
Email: Info@muslimgolfassociation.com
WhatsApp: +447593930204
