Volunteer Program

Scoring & On-Course Services Division

Walking Scorers: (Wednesday - Sunday) Scoring volunteers are essential members of the competition team helping record and relay scores on a handheld device. This position will require successful completion of a mandatory training on the days before the tournament. Walking scorers must be comfortable performing basic computer skills and be knowledgeable of golf etiquette/scoring and able to walk 18 holes of a golf course. Minimum age to be part of this committee is 18 years old. Must be available to work at least three days of official tournament rounds. Walking scorers should have the physical ability to easily keep pace with their group across all 18 holes without a break and in varying weather conditions. For reference, 18 holes will vary from 5-6 miles or roughly 10,000 steps. They should be comfortable using a handheld digital device to record each shot, as well as the voice radio with a headset that allows for constant communication. Shift is approximately 6 hours per day. Volunteers work a weekday to be considered for weekend shifts.

Standard Bearers: (Saturday - Sunday) Volunteers on this committee will be responsible for walking with a designated group of players and posting their scores on a standard. Volunteer needs to be able to carry the standard (weight approximately 5-7 pounds) while walking 18 holes. This position is a great opportunity for teenagers or parents. Shift is approximately 6 hours per day. Scoring Control: (Wednesday - Sunday) This team serves as the centre for receiving and relaying all scoring information during the event. Scoring control filters scoring information from the Walking Scorers to leader boards and serves as the checkpoint for score verification. Volunteers will input data into scoring computers and run scorecards. Light walking and standing. Two shifts available, AM shift approximately from 7:00am – 1:00pm and PM shift approximately from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.

Marshal Services Division

Marshals: (Wednesday - Sunday) Volunteers will be assigned holes. Marshals will be responsible in controlling the flow of spectators behind the ropes, the players and officials inside the ropes. Moderate walking and standing. Two 6 hour shifts available Thursday – Friday. AM shifts approximately from 7:00am – 1:00pm and PM shifts approximately from 1:00pm – 7:00pm. Saturday and Sunday one 6 to 7-hour shift per hole assignment, start times are staged and depend on your hole assignment.

Tournament & Volunteer Services Division

Corporate/Sponsor Hospitality: (Thursday - Sunday) Manage sponsors and guests in hospitality venues by checking for proper credentials, greeting guests, and providing information as needed. Volunteers will also be asked to monitor venues to ensure they are kept in clean, working order. Volunteers will be stationed in groups at various hospitality venues on the course and need to be able to walk to and from the venue where they are stationed. Volunteers will be on their feet for most of their shift. Two shifts daily. AM shift approximately from 8:30am - 1:30pm and PM shift approximately from 1:30pm – 6:30pm.

Announcers: (Wednesday - Sunday) Responsible for announcing Pro-Am Players on Wednesday and Tournament Players (during tournament rounds) as they approach the tee box to begin the round. Two 6 hour shifts available, AM shift approximately from 7:00am – 1:00pm and PM shift approximately from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.

PRO-AM: (Tuesday - Wednesday) Support activities that surround the Pro-Am events Tuesday and Wednesday. Meet and Greet sponsors at the Pro-Am Draw Party, Tuesday night. Along with support on Wednesday with Pro-Am registration and gift distribution. One shift Tuesday PM Shift 5:30PM - 8:30PM. Two shifts available Wednesday, AM shift approximately from 6:00am - 12:30pm and PM shift approximately from 12:30pm – 7:00pm.

Admission & Information: (Thursday - Sunday) Committee members are posted at admission gates to greet and check spectators for proper credentials. Volunteers will also handle Will Call and General Information. Two shifts available daily. AM Shift from 7:00am-12pm and PM Shift from 12pm-4:30pm.

Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ) & Uniform Distribution: (Monday - Sunday) Provide volunteer hospitality functions during the tournament. Set up and maintain food and beverage areas. Assist Marshal Chairpersons with on-course lunch and beverage delivery. Distribute Volunteer Uniforms during Tournament week. Minimal walking or standing. These volunteers may also fill in any last- minute needs and open spots in other committees. Two shifts daily, AM shift approximately from 6:00am – 12:00pm and PM Shift approximately from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Uniform Distribution: (Saturday - Sunday before our tournament) Distribute volunteer uniforms in a manner that is efficient and customer-oriented. The following two days will be handled by a dedicated team of volunteers at a location to be determined.

Saturday - Hours of Operation 10:00am to 3:00pm. However, volunteer staff will need to arrive 1 hour before opening to prepare for operation and 15-30 minutes after closing. (6.5-hour shift)

Sunday - Hours of Operation 10:00am to 3:00pm. However, volunteer staff will need to arrive 30 minutes before opening and stay at least 30 minutes after closing. (6.75-hour shift)

(For the remainder of the tournament, the uniforms will be distributed at VHQ-by- VHQ volunteers.)

Golf Cart Management: (Monday - Sunday) Responsible for maintaining and distributing Volunteer Golf Carts during the tournament. This includes the proper inventory of carts for use by Volunteers and Staff, managing the golf cart keys, staging the carts each morning and ensuring that all carts are returned and plugged to be charged at the end of the day. Two shifts available every day. AM shift from 6:15am to 10:45am and PM shift 4:00am to 7:30pm.

Volunteer/ADA & Player Shuttles: (Monday - Sunday) Responsible for shuttling volunteers to their workstations and players from green to tee on several holes on course. Must have a valid driver’s license. Minimal walking or standing. Two shifts daily, AM shift approximately from 7:00am -1:00pm and PM shift approximately from 1:00pm – 7:00pm. Please see Shuttle Schedule for more details and availability.

Product Distribution: (Sunday - Sunday) Responsible for distribution of food and beverage to on-course locations. Must have a valid driver’s license. Moderate level of walking, standing and moderate physical labour. Two shifts daily, AM shift approximately from 6:00am -1:00pm and PM shifts approximately from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.

Player Services

Player Registration: (Monday - Wednesday) Committee members register Players for the tournament. They also serve as a resource for local amenities, referrals for health care providers, and overall concierge for other caddies needs. Two shifts available Monday and Tuesday, AM Shift from 6:30am – 11:30am and PM Shift from 11:30pm – 5:00pm. One shift available Wednesday, AM shift from 6:00am - 12:00pm.

Player Dining: (Monday - Sunday) Greet players, family and guest entering the Clubhouse for Breakfast and Lunch. Check credentials and monitor doors entering the designated area. Two shifts available daily. AM shifts approximately from 6:00am – 12:00pm and PM shifts approximately from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Caddie Services: (Monday - Sunday) Committee members register Caddies for the tournament. They also serve as a resource for local amenities, referrals for health care providers, and overall concierge for other caddies needs. Two shifts available daily, AM Shift approximately from 7:00am – 12:00pm and PM Shift approximately from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Practice Facility: (Monday - Sunday) Manages distribution of golf balls to players and caddies. Crowd control in practice area. Moderate level of walking, standing and moderate physical labour. Two shifts daily, AM shift approximately from 5:30/6:00am – 12:00pm and PM shift approximately from 12:00pm – 6:00pm.