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New Volunteer Orientation
- When and where is the new volunteer orientation?
New volunteer orientation will be at the Media Center
Saturday, April 19 and Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. The Media Center is located in the Tournament
Office Parking Lot. Follow New Volunteer directional signage on PGA Tour Blvd.
- Do I have to attend the new volunteer orientation?
No, the new volunteer orientation is not mandatory;
however it will be beneficial to get acquainted with the operations of your committee and the tournament.
- Can I still volunteer if I don't attend the new volunteer orientation?
Yes, you will be able to volunteer
if you are unable to attend the new volunteer orientation.
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Golf Qualifications
- How do I qualify for golf?
To qualify for golf on either THE PLAYERS Stadium or Dye's Valley course
volunteers are required to work a minimum of 24 hours which will be verified by your committee chairman.
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Apparel
- When and where can I pick up my apparel and badge?
Items will be available for pick up every weekend
beginning April 19 at Volunteer Headquarters located at TPC Sawgrass. Pick up hours are as follows:
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 4:00 p.m.
- What apparel am I required to purchase?
The tournament shirt, wind shirt (new volunteers only) and
badge are required purchases as the official PLAYERS Championship uniform. Additional items are available in the Apparel shop
located in Tournament Headquarters.
- Am I able to purchase additional shirts for others?
We understand that you may want additional shirts
for yourself, however, extra shirts for friends and family must be purchased during the week of the tournament.
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Prohibited Items
- What items are prohibited from entering the tournament?
Prohibited items Thursday through Sunday:
cameras and video cameras.
Prohibited items all week: cell phones, radios, TVs, signs, chairs in bags (chairs are permitted,
but not the carrying bag), banners, coolers, alcoholic beverages, backpacks, knapsacks, packages, shopping bags, video camera
cases, binocular cases, or personal items larger than a small purse.
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Badge/Credentials
- I didn't buy my Optional Grounds Badge when I sent in the forms, can I still get one?
Yes, you will
be able to purchase one during the hours listed under apparel pick up.
- How much is the Optional Grounds Badge?
Volunteers are able to purchase one additional Grounds
Badge at a reduced cost of $70.
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Committees
- What does working on a specific committee entail?
Click here to view 2008 Committee Descriptions.
- What is the procedure if the committee I requested is full?
Volunteer Personnel will contact you if
the committee you requested is full.
- I have not heard from my Committee Chairman, should I be concerned?
If you have provided us with an
email address, we will send you a comfirmation upon receipt of your application. Your Committee Chairman will contact you
once your application has been processed and you have been assigned to your committee. Some committees will receive confirmation
earlier than others as assignments and procedures vary with each committee. Please be patient.
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Bad Weather
- What are the procedures in the event of bad weather?
Please do not assume that play will be cancelled
if it rains. You should plan to report for your assigned duty or contact your committee chair for updated instructions. The
Volunteer Bad Weather Hotline is (904) 280-2411.
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Volunteer Parking
- Where do volunteers park?
Designated volunteer parking is located off County Road 210. You must display
your Committee Volunteer Parking Pass for admittance; otherwise you will be directed to General Parking.
- How will I get from parking to my assigned volunteer location?
Shuttle buses will transport volunteers
to and from a location near Tournament Headquarters on a continuous basis from approximately 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 1 hour before
and after competitive play.
- What time should I plan to arrive at Volunteer Parking?
Due to the unpredictable nature of traffic,
please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled reporting time.
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