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:

The Caddie Services committee is responsible for assisting the Caddie Master during tournament week. Responsibilities include:

Volunteers in this committee will work inside the ropes and assist fellow Location-Based Operators in locating player’s shots in and around the fairways, or greens and identifying situations where players’ shots may be obstructed. Volunteers must be 18+ years old and must sign a Disclosure Form. This Committee works all-day shifts outside.

Committee Chairs: Sandra Fuller, Stewart LaFave, & Joe Wills

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.

Walking Scorer volunteers are required to complete an online training course, attend a 1-hour in-person training the weekend before tournament week, and should be available for the Wednesday Pro-Am for in-person practice. Volunteers must be 18+ years old and must sign a Disclosure Form.

Committee Chairs: Jim Mahoney, Elaine Townsend, & Susan Barnett

The Ecology committee is responsible for the maintenance of recycling containers and trash receptacles throughout the tournament grounds. Volunteers are schedule to assist with these duties Wednesday through Sunday.

Thanks to a very high retention rate, very few new volunteers are assigned to this committee.

Committee Chairs: Jean Stacy, Chris Tolleson

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.

Gallery Management Volunteers will be scheduled Thusday through Sunday. All competition days (Thursday – Sunday) will consist of one shift approximately 6 hours. We request that you schedule at least one of your two Marshal shifts on Saturday or Sunday.

Committee Chairs: Tom Morefield, Mark Sertich, Clarence Strahan and Bob Terjesen

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 Monster Board committee will be scheduled, Thursday through Sunday, from 10am until the conclusion of play.

Committee Chair: Carol Clapp

The On-Site Shuttle committee will responsible for two primary services:

Volunteers assigned to the Player Transportation committee will have the opportunity to drive brand new cars courtesy of BMW! Responsibilities for this committee include:

Practice Range volunteers will assist players and their caddies on the Practice Range and will be responsible for:

The Tournament Support Committee will assist the tournament in many different capacities throughout the week. Responsibilities include:

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:

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

Please note, lifting cases of water and other lifting is required to service these areas. Volunteers assigned to this committee must be able to lift and move heavy objects. This committee is scheduled all week, Monday through Sunday.

Committee Chairs: Bud Lensch, Dave Erickson and Mike Poillucci

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.

Committee Chair: Barbara Van Buskirk, Sue Donnelly, & Stacey Bristol