Calling All Golf Fans: Score Behind-the-Scenes Access and $10,000 with New Wyndham Championship Gig

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) has launched the Wyndham Rewards Fairway Fellow program, offering a unique opportunity at the 86th Wyndham Championship PGA TOUR event. The selected candidate will work alongside the tournament director for one day, receiving $10,000 cash and exclusive perks. The position includes assisting with tournament operations and social media content creation. Additional benefits include Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership, a $500 Pro Shop shopping spree, all-expenses-paid travel and accommodations, and VIP hospitality privileges. Applications are open until June 3, 2025, with the winner announced around June 15. The tournament will take place in Greensboro, N.C., from July 30 - August 4, 2025.

The search is on for the first Wyndham Rewards Fairway Fellow, giving one golf lover the chance to work alongside the tournament director of a PGA TOUR official event —plus exclusive perks, access and more

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Most jobs come with a desk—this one comes with a fairway. Cue the echo of a perfect tee shot: Wyndham Rewards, proud title sponsor of the upcoming 86^th Wyndham Championship, is offering one golf-loving go-getter the chance to step inside the ropes as the tournament director's right hand (wo)man for the day. In exchange for a job well done, the gig comes with $10,000 cash, insider access, pro-level perks—and an experience that plays well beyond the final round.

This coveted job isn't just about folding polos or fetching Arnold Palmers. We're talking clipboard in hand, headset on, assisting the conductor who makes the Sedgefield Country Club magic happen. Alongside their operational role, the first-ever Wyndham Rewards Fairway Fellow will also contribute and assist with content creation on tournament social media channels. In exchange, they'll receive a $10,000 pay day, plus other perks including an upgrade to Wyndham Rewards Diamond membership, $500 Pro Shop shopping-spree, all-expenses-paid travel and hotel accommodations and VIP hospitality suite privileges throughout the week, including access to Club Wyndham Beach.

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"Wyndham Rewards makes experiences more rewarding—whether that's on a dream vacation or on the course at the Wyndham Championship. Our Fairway Fellow will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work behind the scenes of a major PGA TOUR event and, in turn, walk away with access, upgrades and an unforgettable experience that only the No. 1 hotel rewards program can deliver."

– Michael Shiwdin, GVP, Guest Engagement, Loyalty & Partnerships, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

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"Year-in, year-out, the Wyndham Championship is known for being one of the most fan-friendly stops on the PGA TOUR. This year, with the help of Wyndham Rewards, we're taking that to the next level, giving one lucky fan the chance to go inside the ropes while experiencing the best our tournament has to offer."

– Bobby Powell, Wyndham Championship Tournament Director

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The Ultimate Golf Gig
From pre-dawn planning huddles to last-minute media opportunities, the Fairway Fellow should be prepared to thrive under pressure (and in polos). From walking the grounds with the tournament crew to assisting with day-of logistics and content creation, they'll gain exclusive access to players, caddies, press conferences and more. Plus, after the final putt drops and the celebration begins, they'll be in the heart of the action, scoring a photo op with the newly-crowned champ.

Responsibilities:

• Travel and attend the 2025 Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, N.C. (July 30 - August 4).
• For one single day, step into the action, assisting the tournament director as the game unfolds.
• Help ideate and create content for the tournament's social platforms.
• Represent Wyndham Rewards like a pro.

The Perks:

• $10,000 cash payday.
• VIP tickets to the Wyndham Championship + exclusive hospitality privileges for you and one guest.
• Paid round-trip airfare, ground transportation, five (5) nights of hotel accommodations, and a daily meal stipend for you and one guest.
• $500 gift card to the Wyndham Championship Pro Shop.
• Wyndham Rewards^® Diamond level membership.

The Qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Legal resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or Guam.
• Valid passport and/or federal or state-issued ID.
• Avid golf fan.

How to Apply:
Visit WyndhamRewards.com/Fellow by June 3, 2025, to submit:

1. Full name, phone number, email address and place of residence.
2. One short written essay OR video detailing your passion for golf and why you are the ideal candidate for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Wyndham Rewards will select the winning candidate on or around June 15, 2025. No purchase is necessary to enter. For official rules visit WyndhamRewards.com/Fellow.

About Wyndham Rewards
Proud title sponsor of the Wyndham Championship, Wyndham Rewards^® is the blue thread tying together some of the world's largest and most well-known travel companies and brands: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company and Club Wyndham^®, the flagship vacation ownership brand of Travel + Leisure Co. Recognized as the #1 hotel rewards program by both U.S. News and World Report and USA Today, members—approximately 115 million enrolled around the world—earn a guaranteed 1,000 points with every qualified stay and can redeem for free nights starting at just 7,500 points. With more than 60,000 hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally, no other hotel rewards program is more generous or offers more places to stay. Join for free at WyndhamRewards.com.

About the Wyndham Championship
Contested annually on the Donald Ross-designed golf course at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., the Wyndham Championship was founded in 1938 and is the seventh-oldest event on the PGA TOUR, excluding the Majors. As the last tournament of the regular season, it sets the 70-player field for the FedExCup Playoffs. The tournament thanks title sponsor Wyndham Rewards and presenting sponsor Truist for their continued support. Additional tournament information is available at WyndhamChampionship.com and the tournament's social media channels (@WyndhamChamp) on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.

 

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FAQ

What does the Wyndham Championship Fairway Fellow position pay in 2025?

The Fairway Fellow position pays $10,000 cash, plus additional perks including Diamond membership, $500 Pro Shop gift card, paid travel and accommodations, and VIP hospitality privileges.

When is the application deadline for Wyndham's 2025 Fairway Fellow position?

The application deadline is June 3, 2025, with the winner to be selected around June 15, 2025.

What are the requirements to apply for Wyndham's Fairway Fellow position?

Applicants must be 18 or older, legal residents of the US, DC, Puerto Rico, or Guam, have valid ID, be golf fans, and submit an essay or video about their passion for golf.

What are the main responsibilities of the Wyndham Championship Fairway Fellow?

The Fellow will assist the tournament director for one day, help create social media content, and represent Wyndham Rewards during the tournament from July 30 - August 4, 2025.