Volunteer committees.
Whether you love golf or have a heart for the community, volunteering at the Principal Charity Classic is an experience like no other in sports. We rely on the commitment of over 1,000 volunteers to put on a successful event. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and have the opportunity to serve on committees with many different functions. No matter what your background or level of golf knowledge, there is a committee for you!
Volunteer committees
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services
Wednesday – Sunday
Operate shuttle carts for patrons with disabilities and patrons needing various accommodations to various drop-off points around the course
Admissions
Admissions
Wednesday – Sunday
Welcome spectators through the tournament’s entrance gates. Sell and scan tickets and assist with spectator entry onto the course. Respond to miscellaneous spectator inquiries. When needed, hand out promotional giveaways as spectators arrive.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors
Friday – Sunday
Assist guests with general questions and ensure they receive a positive experience. Ambassadors will be in designated areas for guests to easily locate them. Make sure guests feel welcome and informed about areas they may like to visit during the tournament.
Caddie Hospitality
Caddie Hospitality
Monday – Sunday
Duties include welcoming caddies and assisting with various functions inside Caddie tent such as serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Monitor caddie lockers and restock coolers with product when needed.
Communications
Communications
Tuesday – Sunday
Responsible for the daily setup and distribution of radios. Check radios in and out and ensure all radios are returned and charged for each day.
Fan Village / Family Zone
Fan Village / Family Zone
Friday - Sunday
Assist with general staffing operations, ensuring fans and vendors receive a positive experience. Make sure guests feel welcome and informed about offerings. Volunteers will be assigned to either the Fan Village on 14 or the Family Zone near 10.
Golf Carts
Golf Carts
Tuesday – Sunday
Responsible for all the check-in, check-out, security, and safety of onsite golf carts. Committee will work directly with the Director of Operations on labeling, cart allotment, storage, distribution, return, and charging/gassing each evening. REQUIREMENTS: Drive a golf cart, check, and fill gas tanks. Valid Driver’s License.
Heroes Outpost
Heroes Outpost
Friday - Sunday
Committee members will serve as a liaison in the Heroes Outpost tent. In this role, volunteers will be responsible for checking on food and beverage and assisting with any issues that may arise. Customer service is vital to this committee as we want guests to feel welcomed and appreciated.
Long Drive Holes
Long Drive Holes
Friday – Sunday
Work in teams to measure the distance of tee shot on specified holes using lasers and flags. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to walk on and off the fairway, operate a headset, clear speech, and good listening skills. Work at least two shifts Friday-Sunday.
Marshals
Marshals
Wednesday – Sunday
Ensure players are not disturbed during play, spot balls, assist with starting tents when necessary and enforce crowd control and golf etiquette among spectators. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk 2 – 3 holes of the golf course unassisted.
Office Staffing
Office Staffing
Monday (week prior) – Sunday (tournament week)
Assist with clerical work, answering phones and various public relations initiatives and greeting visitors in the Tournament Office. Volunteers begin working in advance of the tournament.
Player Hospitality & Registration
Player Hospitality & Registration
Monday – Sunday
Duties include welcoming players and providing them with necessary credentials plus general information about the tournament and surrounding area. Assist with providing information to spouses of players on local attractions.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Monday – Sunday
Responsible for the set up/tear down of the practice facility and the day to day operations of the area. As PGA TOUR Champions professionals enter and exit the range volunteers will be responsible for setting up nameplates that identify each player, providing the players golf balls, collecting caddie bibs, and general assistance. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up-to 20 lbs.
Pro-Am
Pro-Am
Tuesday – Thursday
Responsible for managing Pro-Am operations. Duties include gift bag assembly and registration of amateur players, and helping guests to their assigned golf carts.
Product Distribution
Product Distribution
Monday – Sunday
Place fruits, snacks, beverages, and ice in coolers at various locations around the course for the golfers. REQUIREMENTS: Operate a golf cart; valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 40lbs.
Sponsor Relations
Sponsor Relations
Friday – Sunday
Committee members will serve as a liaison to corporate hospitality areas. In this role volunteers Provide information and assistance to corporate sponsors and guests to enhance their enjoyment and create loyalty to the tournament. Volunteers will be responsible for checking on food and beverage and assisting in any issue that may arise.
Standard Bearers
Standard Bearers
Wednesday – Sunday
Responsible for carrying a two-sided scoring standard, and posting players’ scores to keep spectators posted on how each player stands with respect to par. Having a basic knowledge of the golf scoring system is beneficial but not required. REQUIREMENTS: Ages 13+ who are able to carry the standard (weighing approximately 6lbs.) through the round. Ability to walk 18-hole golf course.
Starters
Starters
Wednesday – Sunday
Welcome PGA TOUR Champions players, caddies, Pro-Am players and Honorary Observers to the 1st/10th Tee on their day of play. Announce the starting tee time of each group and the players’ names.
Transportation
Transportation
Saturday (prior to tournament) – Monday (post tournament)
Inventory, transport and stage courtesy vehicles prior to tournament week. Assist with the transportation needs of players and families throughout the tournament. REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver’s License. Must be at least 25 years old. May require early mornings, late nights, or pre-event shifts.
TV Spotters
TV Spotters
Friday – Sunday
Assist the Golf Channel in updating scoring information for TV coverage and drive on-air personalities around the course. REQUIREMENTS: Experienced golf knowledge; ability to communicate clearly, timely and precisely over radio; physically able to walk 18 holes in any weather element.
Uniforms and Orientation
Uniforms and Orientation
Various times prior to tournament / Tuesday – Sunday (tournament week)
Inventory, organize, and distribute all volunteer apparel and credentials. Manage uniform distribution areas, apparel sales, as well as exchanges and returns. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift up-to 20lbs.
Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ)
Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ)
Tuesday – Sunday
Volunteers will setup and maintain Volunteer HQ during tournament week, manage the volunteer check-in process, meal allocation, raffle prizes, and assist in keeping snacks and beverages stocked. Make volunteers feel appreciated and provide them with an environment to relax and dine.
Volunteer Meal Distribution
Volunteer Meal Distribution
Friday – Sunday
Committee members will serve as drivers for meal and drink deliveries. Responsible for delivering meals to volunteers working on the course. You will need to drive a cart and help load carts with meals and drink coolers. REQUIREMENTS: Operate a golf cart; valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Walking Scorers
Walking Scorers
Wednesday – Sunday
Record accurate hole-by-hole information, via handheld PGA TOUR Scoring device, for each player in group and transmit this information to Scoring Central. Volunteers will also have constant voice communication with PGA TOUR staff. REQUIREMENTS: Instructional Session. Ability to walk 18-hole golf course and operate issued equipment, regardless of weather conditions. Have a good understanding of the rules of golf and golf etiquette.