Volunteer Information

Championship Format: Offers Many Opportunities to Volunteer

Men and women, golfers and non–golfers are needed for all aspects of staging the Championship.  Volunteers will select a committee and a shift, usually 4 to 5 hours each depending on the committee’s needs.  We encourage volunteers to work at least two (2) shifts if possible.

Volunteers will receive complimentary food and beverage for each shift they are working.  Volunteers will wear a uniform consisting of a baseball–style golf hat or visor and a golf shirt and khaki/tan shorts, skorts or pants and comfortable shoes.  Uniforms will be distributed at the respective training session.

Volunteers and a guest will be invited to an Appreciation Party (casual cookout) at Crooked Stick, Saturday, August 11.

There are still many volunteer opportunities: 

• Transportation Committee
  Volunteers will have the unique opportunity to meet and talk to the players while driving players, their guests and officials to and from airport, hotels and course.  Volunteers will also man information booths at the airport, player hotels, and Clubhouse.
  Requirement:
  All drivers must be at least 25 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be familiar with the Carmel, Indianapolis, and Crooked Stick areas.

• Walking Scorer
  Volunteers will walk with each group during stroke play and match play and input the scores, or status of match, on hand-held devices. Requirement:
  
  • Golf experience and familiarity with palm pilots.
  • Volunteers are needed Aug.6&7 AM and PM
  • Volunteers must be able to be walk the course and be outside for the duration of their assigned group’s play.
  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

• Marshals/Forecaddies (spotters)
  Assist with player ball location (errant shots).  Some volunteers will assist with course evacuation.  The greatest number of volunteers is needed Aug. 6, 7, 8 & 9. Requirement:
  
  • Golf experience required for forecaddies (spotters).
  • Volunteers will be stationary Monday, August 6th through Thursday Morning, August 9th and may bring a seat.
  • Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

• Caddie Services
  Requirement:
  
  • Must have good knowledge of the game of golf and golf experience.
  • Must caddie for a minumum of four (4) rounds (Fri. Aug 3-Tues. Aug 7) and be available to caddie if your player continues to advance (Final round Sun Aug 12).
  • Must attend caddie orientation Wed., Aug. 1, 2007, 3:00PM at Crooked Stick.
  • Minors must have a signed Parental/Guardian Consent Agreement on file before working as a caddie.
  • Must be at least 15 years old.

• Standard Bearers
  Requirement:
  
  • Golf experience required.
  • Must be able to carry a standard weighing approximately ten pounds.
  • Must attend training session Thurs., Aug 2, 2007 11:00AM or 1:00 PM at Crooked Stick.
  • Final selection of Standard Bearers will be made by the commitee from the registrant pool.  You will be notified of your final selection as a Standard Bearer and your shift.
  • Minors must have a Signed Parental/Guardian Consent Agreement on file before working as a Standard Bearer.
  • Must be at least 13 years of age.

• Parking
  Manage and control proper access to all parking areas.

• Security
  Volunteers will sit at the entrances to the Clubhouse and check credentials of those entering the clubhouse; there is also a post inside the Clubhouse outside the Players’ locker room

Click on the Registration link under Volunteers above or on the link below for more information and a description of all opportunities.

[Volunteer Registration]

Deadline for volunteering is July 15th.