Welcome to the PGA WORKS Ambassador Page! Please read through all the important information below to get the most out of your experience at the 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship. We truly appreciate your time and commitment to this cause. We look forward to seeing the positive impact everyone makes!
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Purpose & Structure
Purpose & Structure
The primary role of a PGA WORKS Ambassador is to be a mentor and positive influence to all student-athletes participating at the 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship. We kindly ask that you support these student-athletes by answering any questions they may have about career opportunities or pathways with the PGA of America and golf industry as a whole. Overall, the goal is to educate and inspire student-athletes to pursue career opportunities in the business of golf and beyond. Have pride in this event, as the PWCC is considered the most culturally significant championship in collegiate golf!
Prior to the PWCC:
Set-Up Direct Deposit HERE for your expenses. If you have completed this previously as an Ambassador, you do not need to resubmit.
Download Your 2023 Expense Report HERE for the Championship. Please take photos of all receipts to submit with your expense report.
Complete APS Training HERE. This is required for participation at Youth Day.
Each Ambassador will be assigned a team(s) prior to this year's Championship. You will be the primary point of contact prior to, and during the PWCC for your assigned team.
Before this year's Championship, you will be asked to set up an introductory virtual meeting with your assigned team. Contact information for the coach of your assigned team will be provided by Scooter and Jeremy.
During the PWCC:
Ambassadors will connect with their assigned team when on-site and be the primary point of contact. A brief overview of each event for the week is below. A more detailed Schedule of Events is described further down on this page:
Youth Day Experience - You will be paired up with a group and given talking points for the day.
Welcome Reception & Beyond the Green - Please sit with your assigned team and interact with the student-athletes.
PGA WORKS Partner Invitational - PLEASE BRING YOUR GOLF CLUBS. Use this time to enjoy golf while connecting with key PGA stakeholders, story-telling about the Championship, and networking.
Championship Rounds - Please follow your starting/scoring assignments and follow along with your assigned team to cheer them on during the competition!
Lodging Information
Lodging Information
The Westin Birmingham
2221 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Please use this link to submit your request for a hotel at The Westin Birmingham
The Westin Birmingham is connected to the Sheraton, near the BJCC Uptown District
Meals
Meals
All PGA WORKS Ambassadors will be provided meals from Saturday - Wednesday of Championship week in the breakdown below:
Breakfast
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (Birmingham Ballroom)
Saturday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 8
Lunch
Shoal Creek OR Bent Brook Golf Course (both courses will have lunch available)
Saturday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 10
Dinner
Friday, May 5 - Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (Birmingham Ballroom)
Saturday, May 6 - TopGolf Birmingham
Sunday, May 7 - Tuesday, May 9 - Sheraton Birmingham Hotel (Birmingham Ballroom)
Ambassador Uniform Rotation
Ambassador Uniform Rotation
All PGA WORKS Ambassadors will be provided 3 shirts for the 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship:
Monday, May 8
Tuesday, May 9
Wednesday, May 10
Ambassador Schedule of Events
Ambassador Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 6 - Youth Day, Junior PGA WORKS, & Welcome Reception
Ambassadors are asked to support Youth Day through interaction and guidance of participants.
There will be 2-3 Ambassadors assigned to each group
Practice Round 1 will be taking place at both courses
Junior PGA WORKS Round 1 will be taking place at Shoal Creek
Welcome Reception to take place at TopGolf Birmingham beginning at 5:00pm
Sunday, May 7 - PGA WORKS Beyond the Green
PGA WORKS Beyond the Green details to take place at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - Children's Theater
This is directly across the street from the Sheraton
Practice Round 2 will be taking place at both courses
Junior PGA WORKS Round 2 will be taking place at Shoal Creek
Monday, May 8 - Championship Round 1 & PGA WORKS Partner Invitational
Championship Round 1 will be taking place at both courses
PGA WORKS Partner Invitational will be held at The Country Club of Birmingham starting at 11:30am
Further event details are available on this page
Tuesday, May 9 - Championship Round 2
Championship Round 2 will be taking place at both courses
Please follow your starting/scoring assignments
Interaction with the team after the round (upon coach discretion)
Wednesday, May 10 - Championship Final Round
The final round will be taking place at both courses
Please follow your starting/scoring assignments
Interaction with the team after the round (upon coach discretion)
Stay for the awards ceremony to be conducted near the 18th green after play has concluded at Bent Brook & Shoal Creek
Expenses
Expenses
PGA REACH will cover approved expenses throughout the week. This will include your Uber/Lyft to and from the airport and any other necessary expenses. While you are on-site, it is expected that you do not expense additional food during the week as all meals are provided at no cost.
*Please remember to save and include all receipts on your expense reports, this is required for submission and approval
Set-Up Direct Deposit HERE for your expense reports. If you have completed this previously as an Ambassador, you do not need to resubmit.
Download Your 2023 Expense Report HERE for the Championship. Please make sure you email your completed expense report and all receipts to Jeremy Gregory (jgregory@pgahq.com) within 30 days of the final round.
Transportation & Parking
Transportation & Parking
Transportation: We strongly recommend renting a car for the week. Please carpool with other Ambassadors if possible and make your reservations as soon as possible.
Parking: Available at the main parking garage of the Sheraton/Westin located between the two hotels on 22nd Street
Helpful Contact Info
Helpful Contact Info
Please don't hesitate to reach out to either Scooter or Jeremy for assistance!
Scooter Clark, PGA - 561.301.2427 (sclark@pgahq.com)
Jeremy Gregory, PGA - 630.272.9735 (jgregory@pgahq.com)
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
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Rich Brown, PGA
Maulana Dotch, PGA
Jeff Dunovant, PGA
Derek Gutierrez, PGA
Gerry Hammond, PGA
Brandon Howard, PGA
Tiana Jones, PGA
Rich Jones, PGA
Vince Juarez, PGA
Mackenzie Mack, PGA
Kendall Murphy, PGA
Clay Myers, PGA
Mark Nance, PGA
Sherri Pla, PGA
Henry Pointer, PGA
Josh Salmon, PGA
Klenton Sparks, PGA
Henry Stetina, PGA
Blair Waters, PGA
Rashad Wilson, PGA
Tom Woodard, PGA
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