Rising Star: UMO Senior Excels as USGA Intern
Kate Carter, a senior accounting major at the University of Mount Olive (UMO), is making waves this summer as an intern with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Despite being just 19 years old, Carter’s journey is already filled with academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, and valuable professional experience.
Hailing from Laurinburg, Carter grew up surrounded by the love and support of her family, including her parents William and Leigh Carter, and sisters Claire and Carleigh Carter. She attended Scotland High School, where her passion for sports, including golf, tennis, basketball, soccer, and volleyball, began to flourish. It was her dedication to volleyball that eventually led her to UMO in 2022, where she found the perfect balance between academics and athletics.
Carter’s academic success at UMO is evident through her impressive 3.921 GPA, putting her on track to graduate in the spring of 2025 with a major in accounting. Beyond her studies, Carter is a standout member of the Trojan women’s volleyball team and the Accounting Society. She also showcased her analytical skills during the Ethics Bowl in her freshman year.
During the spring, Carter gained valuable experience interning at Markham, Mitchel, and Stroud, where she worked during tax season. This summer, she is broadening her horizons with the USGA, assisting the merchandising team during the Women’s US Open and the Senior Men’s US Open. Her role involves tasks such as visual merchandising, inventory management, and customer service, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of major golf tournament operations.
Described as hardworking, happy, bubbly, motivated, loving, and kind by those who know her best, Carter credits her family and faith as her primary sources of inspiration. She attributes much of her growth to her time at UMO, praising the university for the opportunities it has provided her.
As Carter continues her summer internship with the USGA, she remains optimistic about the future. She expresses excitement about the new ideas this internship has brought and looks forward to potential future opportunities in the field. With a strong support system behind her and a drive to succeed, Kate Carter is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the world of accounting and sports management.