Neediest Kids Championship presented by Under Armour
Thursday Oct 4 – Sunday Oct 7, 2012
  • Purse: $600,000
  • Winning Share: $108,000
Volunteer Info
Volunteer Application
Volunteer Job Descriptions

Listed below are the Volunteer positions with an explanation of the responsibilities, days and time required.
Please double check the duties, day and time correspond with your availability.

Marshal
Days Needed:  Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Shift Times:  Morning: 7a - 12:30p  Afternoon: 12:30p - 6p (The Marshal Chairman will contact you with your appropriate time of arrival.)
The marshal's responsibilities consist of providing control over the gallery, ball spotting, rope and gate maintenance for every hole.  This is a standing and or sitting position with limited walking.  Volunteers may bring a folding chair.  This position requires some knowledge of golf.

Walking Scorer
Days Needed:  Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Shift Times:  Morning tee times are 7:15 to 9:15.  Afternoon tee times are 12:30 to 2:30.  Expect to work approximately 5 to 5.5 hour shifts.  (The Walking Scorer Chairman will contact you with your appropriate time of arrival.)
Walking Scorers must be available to work an entire round and walk the entire 18 holes wearing a provided fanny pack with a palm pilot, radio, battery pack, and voice radio with his/her assigned contestant.  This position requires approximately 45 minutes of training prior to the tournament.  You will be notified of training sessions 1 month before the tournament.  This is a physical position, must be able to walk 18 holes.  This position works with the Standard Bearer, and is a great position to team up with a friend or family member.

Standard Bearer
Days Needed:  Sat, Sun
Shift Times:  Morning tee times are 7:15 to 9:15.  Afternoon tee times are 12:30 to 2:30.  Expect to work approximately 5 to 5.5 hour shifts.  (The Standard Bearer Chairman will contact you with your appropriate time of arrival.)
This is considered a "physical" position, as you will carry a sign for an entire round of golf.  You will be inside the ropes, with the players.  This is a physical position, must be able to walk 18 holes carrying a sign.  This position works with the Walking Scorer, and is a great position to team up with a friend or family member.

Scoring Central
Days Needed:  This position requires availability each day of the tournament, (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Shift Times:  Approximately 7am to 5:30pm
The inside communication center that ties the PGA Rules Officials, volunteer organization and the PGAtour.com Internet site together for scoring of the tournament.  Computer experience necessary.   This position requires training prior to the tournament.  You will be notified of training sessions 1 month before the tournament.

Security / Transportation
Days Needed:  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Shift Times:  Morning 7a - 12:30p  Afternoon 12:30p - 6p
This position will check credentials for locations around the tournament site, inside the clubhouse, players only areas, front gate, parking lots etc...  This position may also include transporting players to various events in tournament vehicles (valid driver's license required for this job).  In many cases, this position is stationary and does not require much walking.  If you are unable to walk or stand for long periods of time, please indicate such on the application.

Kids Zone
Days Needed:  Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Shift Times:  Morning 11a - 2p  Afternoon: 2p - 5p
This position will monitor various activities such as moon bounces, slides, and obstacle courses for the safety of the children participating.  This is NOT a babysitting position, parents are expected and encouraged to stay at the Kids Zone while their children are playing.

Electronic Scoreboard Set Up and Breakdown
Days Needed:  Mon, Sun
Shift Times: Mon: 6am to 1pm, Sun: 4-8:30pm
This position is very physical.  You will assist the PGA Tour Officials in set up and take down of the Electronic Scoreboards out on the course.   This position does NOT require a uniform and therefore the Volunteer Fee is waived.


 

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