August 19, 2026 •Southern Texas PGA
The Southern Texas PGA is happy to announce our new interns joining the staff for the Fall 2026 season! Please welcome these individuals into our great Section and we look to continue our incredible service and grow the game!
Digital Media Intern
Katie Freeman
Katie Freeman joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Digital Media Intern from Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, in May 2026 with a degree in Digital Marketing.
Katie hopes to pursue a career with the PGA TOUR and continue building her experience within the golf industry. Having grown up competing in Northern Texas PGA events, she understands firsthand the importance of providing junior golfers with opportunities to compete, grow and create lasting memories through the game. Katie chose to intern with the STPGA as a way to give back to the type of organization that provided her with so many opportunities throughout her junior golf career. She is excited to gain hands-on experience while helping create those same meaningful experiences for the next generation of junior golfers.
Fun Fact:
Outside of golf, Katie loves to go line dancing!
Operations Interns
Returning: Daniel Garcia
Daniel Garcia returns to the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Operations Intern from Willis, Texas. He is currently attending Sam Houston State University, where he is majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in Golf Management and is set to graduate in 2026.
Daniel’s main career goal is to become a Golf Head Professional. For his final internship, he chose the STPGA to continue growing his tournament operations experience while also having the opportunity to work at and explore some of the premier golf courses throughout the Southern Texas region. Daniel is excited to continue developing his skills within the golf industry and gain hands-on experience through the internship.
Fun Fact: Daniel enjoys spending his free time outdoors fishing, golfing, and hiking.
Trinity Lam
Trinity Lam joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Operations Intern from Sugar Land, Texas. She is a graduate of the University of Houston, where she earned her degree in Management Information Systems.
Trinity hopes to pursue a career where she can help create and share meaningful experiences for others. She chose to intern with the STPGA because of the organization’s commitment to creating memorable tournament experiences for junior golfers. Through her internship, Trinity is excited to gain hands-on experience, learn more about what goes into creating successful events and contribute to experiences that make an impact on players and families.
Fun Fact:
Outside of work, Trinity loves to crochet and is a big fan of succulents. Her favorites are bear paws and cliff cotyledons!
Matthew Caskey
Matthew Caskey joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Summer Intern from Vero Beach, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned his degree in Sport Management.
Matthew hopes to pursue a career in sports event management and coordination, with a focus on creating successful and memorable experiences through sports. As his career path has led him into the golf industry, he chose to intern with the STPGA for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and further develop his knowledge of tournament and event operations. Matthew is excited to continue growing professionally, learning more about the golf industry and gaining valuable experience alongside the STPGA team.
Fun Fact:
This is Matthew's first time in Texas!
Lauren Sossaman
Lauren Sossaman joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Operations Intern from Montgomery, Texas. She recently graduated from Texas A&M University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management.
Sports have played an important role in Lauren’s life from an early age, teaching her valuable lessons and creating memories that will last a lifetime. As she begins her career, Lauren hopes to give back to the sports industry and help create those same meaningful experiences for others. She chose to intern with the STPGA for the opportunity to help junior golfers experience the many benefits sports can provide while gaining hands-on experience within the golf industry. Lauren is excited to continue learning, build connections and contribute to memorable experiences for STPGA players and families.
Fun Fact: Lauren has a miniature dachshund named Bentley!
Henry Coombes
Henry Coombes joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Operations Intern from The Woodlands, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in August 2026 with a degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business.
Henry hopes to pursue a career in the sports industry, specifically in operations, facilities or event management. He chose to intern with the STPGA for the opportunity to expand his experience in sports while branching out into the golf industry. Throughout his internship, Henry is excited to gain hands-on experience, build his knowledge of tournament operations and learn more about what goes into creating successful events for players and families.
Fun Fact:
Henry was born in England, where most of his family still lives!
Katie Gerbasich
Katie Gerbasich joins the Southern Texas PGA as a 2026 Fall Opeartions Intern. She recently graduated from Clemson University, where she earned her degree in Sports Communication.
Katie hopes to pursue a career with a professional sports team, working in analytics, communications or events. Having grown up around golf with a mom who played collegiately, the sport has always been a part of her life. Katie chose to intern with the STPGA for the opportunity to stay close to home while still traveling and gaining hands-on experience in the sports industry. She is excited to continue building her skills, learning more about the golf industry and helping create memorable experiences throughout her internship.
Fun Fact: Katie loves wearing fun socks whenever she can. Her favorite pair features Cholula hot sauce bottles and peppers!
