Volunteer Committee Roles at the RSM Classic

Located in high traffic areas and the main entrance, Ambassadors act as on-course greeters for our patrons to answer questions they may have while on the grounds. Responsibilities include: greeting tournament guests as they arrive on the grounds of the tournament, answering patron questions relating to directions, pairings, tee times, & distributing Official Spectator Guides and Pairings Sheets.

The Caddie Services committee is responsible for assisting the Caddie Master during tournament week. Responsibilities include assisting with PGA TOUR Caddie Registration and check-in, daily bib distribution and collection, and maintenance of the caddie area.

The ShotLink Mobile Spotters help locate and flag shots that miss the fairway/green and relay pertinent information to the PGA TOUR Scoring Tech such as penalty situations, obstructed shots, and detailed locations. This role helps the PGA TOUR deliver real-time distance data and statistics for scoreboards, TV, internet, gaming, and mobile applications. This committee is essential to collecting and distributing real time scoring and statistical data.

The Walking Scorer role is a critical volunteer position that requires mental and physical stamina, attention to detail, and understanding of the game of golf. Scorers accompany a group of up to 3 players to keep their score, track specific statistics, and provide real-time data capture that informs all aspects of the ShotLink system. 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 with the ShotLink staff.

The Ecology committee is responsible for the maintenance of recycling containers and trash receptacles throughout the tournament grounds.

Gallery Management Ambassadors are given a unique inside and outside the ropes tournament experience. They are responsible for managing gallery noise & traffic; ensuring the safety of our guests by reinforcing health & safety policies; leading by example; and providing a world class guest experience. Gallery Management Ambassadors are assigned to the teeing area, fairway and green of a specific hole (1-18), or to high traffic areas such as practice locations, cross walks, and hospitality areas.

Will also serve as the evacuation committee should the weather become dangerous. Volunteers will be on their feet throughout the shift and will need to be able to walk to and from their post each day. Volunteers will be assigned to a specific hole once their application is received, assignment will be based on availability and group affiliation.

There are two manual Monster Boards at the tournament: one in the village area and one near 9 green. Volunteers on this committee are responsible for maintaining the hole-by-hole scores of the tournament leaders on these two boards. Please note, volunteers assigned to this committee may be asked to climb a ladder.

The On-Site Shuttle committee will responsible for two primary services: transporting PGA TOUR Professionals on-course & operating shuttle services for patrons with physical limitations to and from the main “Special Needs” shuttle drop area.

Volunteers assigned to the Player Transportation committee will have the opportunity to drive brand new cars courtesy of BMW! Volunteers will help with collection and staging of Tournament Vehicles to various airports and main locations. This committee will spend most of their time at the McKinnon/St Simons Island Airport. Volunteers will transport players and their families to and from regional airports (including Jacksonville Int’l Airport and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport).

Practice Range volunteers will assist players and their caddies on the Practice Range. Volunteers will be responsible for sorting ball types and filling range bags, maintaining Driving Range signs placed behind each player on the range, keeping the Practice Area clean and organized, and assisting the Sea Island Golf Performance Staff with additional duties throughout tournament week.

The Tournament Support Committee will help facilitate entry into hospitality venues such as M3COM Skybox, Seaside Terraces, Seaside Cabanas, the Dawg House, Hero’s Outpost, and RSM Chalet by wrist banding patrons. We will also have a few volunteers checking credentials at the office and media doors. Volunteers on the Tournament Support committee will assist paid security and provide directions and information to patrons.

As a Standard Bearer, you will have the opportunity to walk along with a group of PGA TOUR players inside the ropes. The role of a Standard Bearer is to show the gallery who is playing in their assigned group and to display each of their scores relative to par. Volunteers on this committee are expected to carry a Standard (small scoreboard) for a group of PGA TOUR players, keep the score for each of the players in your group updated, and understand and practice the rules and etiquette of golf.

The Supply Distribution committee is responsible for ensuring drinks and snacks are distributed to a number of player locations throughout the course.

Volunteers assigned to Volunteer Headquarters are here to “do what needs to be done.” While assignments vary from day to day, the Volunteer Headquarters committee is available for any committee that needs additional assistance. This committee also assists prior to Tournament Week preparing volunteer materials for distribution and staff our Volunteer Uniform and Credential Pickup.