Where Are They Now? Past Intern Spotlight: Stephen Boyd
From Fairways to Film: How Stephen Boyd Turned His Passion for Golf into a Creative Career
Stephen Boyd’s journey into the golf industry has always been shaped by two things: a deep love for the game and a creative eye for storytelling. A former collegiate golfer at Prairie View A&M University, Stephen brought both passions together during his time as a Digital Media Intern for the Southern Texas PGA in the Fall of 2022.
While at the STPGA, Stephen supported the communications team in creating content for social media, filming and editing recap videos, and producing graphics for events and sponsors. His work spanned junior golf events across the region, with much of his time spent capturing the excitement of players on the Prestige Tour and helping showcase the experience of STPGA tournaments to a wide audience.
His internship experience laid the groundwork for a career that would keep him close to the game, while also allowing him to flex his creativity. After completing his internship and earning a degree in Digital Communication and Media, Stephen stepped into a new role as Communications Manager at Westwood Golf Club, where he leads the club’s content and media efforts. He also launched his own creative company, WiNLHO Media Productions, to take on freelance projects and expand his work in digital storytelling.
At Westwood, Stephen is responsible for managing the club’s digital presence, overseeing social media platforms, and creating photo and video content that highlights the club’s events, culture, and membership experience. His current role allows him to stay immersed in golf while continuing to build on the digital media skills he first developed during his time with the STPGA.
Stephen has started his own business, WiNLHO Media Productions. WiNLHO specializes in both long-form and short-form media content creation, with an emphasis on sports. The company also provides other services like editing, photography, and graphic design. Most notably, Stephen is currently the editor for the LPGA's "Swing Like a Pro" series.
Stephen’s path is a testament to how the STPGA internship program can help launch careers in all corners of the golf industry, including the ever-growing world of digital media.. From on-site filming and editing to post-production and storytelling, the experience gave him the confidence and experience to transition into a full-time creative role within the industry.
Some of Stephen’s favorite parts of the internship included traveling to different courses, working closely with the communications staff, and seeing the direct impact his content had on players and families. The fast-paced environment and variety of events helped him grow quickly and set him up for success in his current position.
"I'm truly grateful for the time I spent during my internship with the STPGA. The hands-on experience I gained during that time was invaluable, and led me down the career path I have currently." - Stephen Boyd
For current and future STPGA interns, Stephen’s story is a reminder that there are many paths within the golf industry— and that combining passion with hard work can lead to exciting and unexpected opportunities.
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