Volunteer Committees

Competition Support

Pro-Am

This committee will support on all aspects of the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Pro-Ams. Responsibilities may include assembling and distributing participant gifts, registering amateurs, and assisting with Pro-Am contests throughout the day. Customer service experience is preferred and a positive attitude is a must. This committee will work from Monday to Wednesday and will be required to help prior to the event.

Walking Scorers

Walking scorers are critical volunteer positions that require mental and physical energy, attention to detail and an adequate understanding of the game of golf. The walking scorers accompany a group of up to three (3) players and keep their scores and specific statistics on a mobile device providing real time data.

Standard Bearers

Volunteers in this role walk alongside walking scorers inside the ropes. The primary responsibilities of a standard bearer are; to show the gallery which players are in the group, and what their scores are. This information is displayed on a large (2-3 Kgs/5 lb) sign that volunteers must have the ability to carry throughout 18 holes of play.

Starters

Starters have the responsibility of announcing each player as they tee off for each round, as well as when players approach the 18th green on Saturday and Sunday. Starters must have strong pronunciation skills in both the Spanish and English language. Starters will also assist with the Honorary Observer program. Those interested in this committee must submit an audition tape portraying vocal and pronunciation skills.

Operations

Hole Marshals

Hole marshal volunteers make up the largest volunteer committee and support the tournament with two key tasks. The first task is as a spotter, both on the tee box and in the fairway, helping players locate errant shots. The second task is gallery management, acting as traffic directors for players and spectators. Hole marshals must always ensure player and gallery safety, and make sure players are maintaining a good pace of play.

Caddyshack

Caddyshack volunteers help with caddie registration, maintain the caddie area organizes, prepare caddie bibs for each round, and provide clean towels, tees, and pencils to caddies. Caddies Services volunteers must always be prepared to help and support the professional caddies in any way throughout the tournament.

Practice Area

Practice area volunteers support the golf course staff in sorting the different brands of practice balls and keeping practice area neat and functional for players.

Distribution and Golf Carts

The Distribution and Golf Cart committee will work alongside tournament personnel to help with the distribution of ice and drinks throughout the course, ensuring all areas are fully equipped with drinks and ice for players, caddies, and officials, as well as making sure all golf carts are in good condition to be out on the golf course.

Clubhhouse Marshals

Clubhouse Marshals are located all around the clubhouse area, the first tee, the 18th green, and access points, supporting with traffic and crowd control around important areas.

Ops Taskforce

If you're willing to be part of the action that goes into organizing a PGA TOUR golf tournament, join our Ops Taskforce team, where you'll be the muscle supporting our staff in various projects; every day looks different in this committee.

Tournament Services

Shuttle Drivers

The Shuttle Drivers Committee has several important responsibilities, the most significant of which is to assist with the distribution of Marshals to their assigned holes and back to the volunteer tent during shift changes, as well as to be attentive in supporting tournament staff in evacuating players off the course if necessary. Shuttle Drivers should also assist the Volunteer Services team in relieving volunteers who are on the course or distributing water.

Volunteer Services

The Volunteer Services Committee will register each volunteer, provide them with instructions and meal vouchers, and be ready to assist the different needs volunteerss might have. They also help with distribution of water and box lunches throughout the course.

Hospitality Services

The Hospitality Services committee will support tournament staff and security staff at the tournament’s main hospitality areas and main gate.  Responsibilities include welcoming guests, scanning tickets, placing access wristbands on spectators, answering questions, and serving as general support.

VIP Services

Join the VIP Services Committee if you’re passionate about customer service and enjoy supporting sponsor needs. Volunteers will assist with various tasks such as staffing hospitality venue entrances, transporting guests, and helping with other requests that may arise throughout the event..

Fan Services

Volunteers will be stationed at the Fan Zone and main entrance of the golf course to greet patrons, provide directions or information regarding the event, and be a friendly and welcoming first point of contact.