Introducing the 2024 Summer Interns
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Summer 2024 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look forward to continuing our incredible service and growing the game!
Operations Interns
Manny Silva
Hi, My name is Manuel Silva and I am from Pueblo, Colorado. I am a Marine corps veteran who is pursuing my PGA membership! I am in The PGM program at Sam Houston State University. Golf saved my life after the war in Iraq, and during the rehabilitation time after my injuries, I found comfort at the golf course and I want to help others find that same peace. I have three children, ages 9, 12, and 14. They are my why, and the reason I want to be successful in life. My main goal is to be a positive role model for them as well as other people who want to take charge of their life by never giving up on your dreams. My main motto in life is "ONLY GOOD DAYS." I believe we have the choice to never have a bad day. It's my mindset and I hope to pass that along to everyone I come in contact with. Outside of golf my main interest is baseball, going to concerts, and riding BMX bikes with my friends and family.
Matthew Jones
Howdy y'all, my name is Matthew Jones and I was born and raised just North of Houston in Magnolia, TX. I recently graduated from Texas A&M this May with a Bachelors of Science in Sport Management and a Minor in Business. Throughout college I was a part of various organizations such as Sports Management Society and Aggie Men's Alliance. I started playing golf when I was 3 years old and I grew up playing in the STPGA Little Linksters, Junior Tour, and Prestige Tour divisions, as well as other forms of competitive golf which ultimately led me to this internship. I really wanted to pursue this internship for operations experience, but also to give kids and members the experiences I had growing up.
Shelbee Gosselin
Hello, my name is Shelbee Gosselin and I am from Spring, TX. I graduated from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix this past spring semester! Some of my hobbies include helping people in need and volunteering for church. I also love to travel, play instruments, and a fun fact about me is that I have hiked into the Grand Canyon! Last summer I was an intern for NTPGA and loved my experience there. I chose this internship because I wanted to expand my knowledge of golf within different sections, and STPGA seemed to be a great fit for me. I am so excited for the opportunity and blessed that I get to work as an intern for the STPGA!
Sarah Lummus
Hi, y'all! My name is Sarah Lummus and I am from Houston, TX. I am currently a Senior at the University of Texas at Austin, double majoring in Sport Management and Human Dimensions of Organizations with a minor in Business. I love to run, be outside, and spend time with friends and family. I wanted to pursue this internship because sports were such an important part of my life growing up, so I feel beyond privileged to have the opportunity to give kids and members the experiences that I had.
Sammy Garza
Heyo! My name is Sammy Garza, I’m from Kingwood Texas and am in my senior year at Sam Houston State University with the PGA Golf Management Program. Outside of golf I can usually be found at a car meet or hitting the gym, I also dabble in photography and am a huge dog lover! I chose this internship as I have a passion for junior golf as well as tournaments operations and the STPGA blends the two together perfectly. As a former little linksters and junior tour golfer I couldn’t be more excited for all the opportunities this internship offers!
Digital Media Interns
Valentina Martinez Otto
Hi! My name is Valentina Martinez Otto, I have lived in Seattle, WA most of my life, but I was actually born in Mexico City. I will be graduating in 2025 from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. The highlight of my college experience has been getting the chance to spend my freshman year abroad in Italy and Spain for 11 months. Clearly, I really enjoy traveling, but I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, fashion, and golfing for fun. Choosing this internship was an easy decision for me because I get to work in digital media and golf… two hobbies of mine! I look forward to growing through the STPGA Internship and meeting everyone involved in the industry. I am so excited to explore more of Southern Texas, but as always, go Noles!
Abby Wolfe
Hello! My name is Abby Wolfe, I am from Omaha, Nebraska, but currently attend school at Minnesota State University where I play collegiate volleyball. I will graduate this December with my bachelor's degree in Sports Management with a Marketing Minor. When I am not busy with volleyball, I enjoy going out with my friends, golfing casually, trying new restaurants, and hanging out by the lake or pool. I chose this internship as I wanted a change of scenery from the Midwest and have always wanted to live in Texas. This summer will be interesting going from the freezing Minnesota winters to the Houston humidity, but I am ready! This internship will allow me to grow my skills in digital media and as a person which will help me in my professional career. Cannot wait for this summer opportunity to work with Southern Texas PGA!
