Volunteer opportunities will be listed here for those interested.
There are many volunteer opportunities at various tournaments but most will want to be on the course so I'll list those committee descriptions here. You can check out other types of jobs on the relevant websites. The walking jobs like Standard Bearer, walking scorer, or walking marshal are great. You get to see a two or three pros play the entire course from inside the rope. Great way to see a tournament, but you only see the play of your assigned group. Marshals on a hole see all the players as they come through. Some tournaments give you the opportunity to play the course.
Typically you'll pay something in the range of $50-$75 for the event. This includes a uniform, meals during the day and extra tickets for the event. Sometimes the uniform is re-used the next year so the fee is reduced. Some of the tournaments have "early bird" pricing where the volunteer package is discounted.
Comittee Descriptions: (Taken from the Gensis website)
Marshals – Marshals are assigned to a specific Hole (1-18) or area (driving range, putting green, walking marshals) where they are responsible for maintaining crowd control, guiding players and caddies from one hole to the next, protecting errant golf shots hit outside the ropes, monitoring cart movement on cart paths and assisting with the evacuation of players during inclement weather delays or whenever deemed necessary. Marshals assigned to the Driving Range or Putting Green are responsible for distributing and cleaning range balls, changing practice bay name plates, and overseeing player autograph area for spectators Monday through Sunday, respectively. Marshals are asked to attend a training session prior to tournament week. Shifts are one full day. Starting times may vary due to assignment.
ShotLink– Assists with the ShotLink scoring system by “shooting” the player’s ball with a laseto measure the exact location. The ShotLink system collects and disseminates real-time scoring and statistical data. Volunteers must be able to attend a mandatory training session with PGA TOUR officials prior to tournament week. (This is for PGA Tour only. Shotlink is not used in LPGA OR Champions tour)
Standard Bearer – Helps maintain accurate player scores while assisting each professional's group. In depth knowledge of golf scoring is preferred. Must be able to carry a standard sign (approximately 15 lbs. with a shoulder strap) and be able to walk all 18 holes (approximately 4.5 miles).
Walking Scorer – Records statistics and scores for players on a symbol (hand held device) as part of the PGA TOUR ShotLink system. Must have knowledge of golf scorekeeping and statistics and be able to walk all 18 holes (approximately 4.5 miles). New volunteers are required to score on the Wednesday Pro-Am. All volunteers must attend a mandatory training session with PGA TOUR officials prior to tournament week.
Tournaments:
Powershares QQQ Championship, Oct 22-28 Sherwood Country Club.
There is a lottery for playing the course.
2018 Volunteer Application:
Early Bird: July 2, 2018.
CareerBuilder Challenge: Jan 16-20 019, PGA West La - Quinta, CA
Package includes voucher for a round of golf.
https://www.careerbuilderchallenge.com/volunteer.html
Registration opens in July
Farmers Insurance Open: January 23-27, Torrey Pines Golf Course
https://www.farmersinsuranceopen.com/volunteers/registration/
(Registration will start early summer 2018)
Genesis Open, Riviera Country Club, Feb 11-17
Early Bird: through November 15, 2018
http://genesisopen.com/volunteer
ANA Inspiration (LPGA)
Kia Classic, Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, CA,
Volunteers get a voucher to play the course weekdays .
Hugel LA Open (LPGA):
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