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On-Site Policies and Procedures
WEATHER WARNINGS
WEATHER WARNINGS
Weather is unpredictable; it can move quickly and out of nowhere or it can approach so slowly it seems stagnate. We want everyone attending to be safe. A meteorologist is onsite at all times monitoring the weather in the area. When PGA Staff is informed of dangerous weather, we will have the following signs posted on each leaderboard:
The purpose of the WEATHER WARNING sign is to make you aware that dangerous weather could be coming but we are still in good shape to play golf!
If you see the red PLAY SUSPENDED sign displayed, the PGA of America officials will blow a siren to suspend play and this means to seek shelter immediately.
PLAY SUSPENDED POLICIES
PLAY SUSPENDED POLICIES
Once play is suspended, the entire Championship grounds need to be cleared, no ifs ands or ‘putts’ about it. As a volunteer ambassador, we ask that you please help guide everyone to the nearest exit and then seek shelter yourself. Players will not be allowed to play or practice on the golf course or at the practice facilities until it is determined by the PGA of America that it is safe to do so.
Once it is determined that the dangerous weather situation is no longer present, the PGA of America will make an announcement regarding if or when play will resume.
If play is canceled for the rest of the day, the gates are closed and everyone (volunteers, contestants) will need to leave the Championship grounds.
EVACUATION PLAN
EVACUATION PLAN
The PGA staff just posted the "Play Suspended" sign. The course is in an emergency evacuation which means all spectators must leave the grounds of the Championship. As a volunteer ambassador, your help with leading spectators off the grounds is appreciated. Once it is determined safe, spectators will be allowed to re-enter the Championship grounds before play resumes.
Use caution and consider your safety first.
Help communicate to all other spectators and assist in their evacuation.
A PGA Staff Member, will provide you with further instructions and updates. Be sure to check your email and test messages.
RECCOMENDED EVACUATION AREAS
RECCOMENDED EVACUATION AREAS
in the event of dangerous weather and play is suspended, as a volunteer ambassador please go to one of the locations below, preferably back to your vehicle:
Recommended *Subject to capacity limits
Your Vehicle
Permanent Building/Structure*
Volunteer Headquarters*
Try to Avoid
Metal Fences
Open Fields
Golf Carts
Hill Tops and High Places
Bodies of Water
Tall and/or Isolated Trees
If play is canceled for the rest of the day, the gates are closed and everyone (volunteers, contestants) will need to leave the Championship grounds.
MOBILE DEVICES
MOBILE DEVICES
Volunteers may use their mobile device at the Championship following the etiquette listed below:
Set your device to “SILENT”. Please ensure the ringer, notifications, alerts, camera flash and shutter noise on your mobile device is disabled.
Taking pictures and videos during Practice Rounds is allowed. Taking pictures and videos during Championship Rounds is prohibited anywhere within 100 yards of competition.
Players and the PGA of America staff have the right to ask anyone onsite to put their phone away at any time.
The PGA of America staff reserves the right to confiscate your mobile device until you leave the Championship grounds if this mobile device etiquette is not followed.
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
Volunteers should refrain from smoking, vaping and drinking alcohol while on-shift.
Please note: Smoking is not allowed within 100 yards of contestants or PGA Staff.
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