WHILE SCHEDULED TO VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are asked to wear their own khaki colored bottoms (shorts, skorts or pants) with their official volunteer golf polo shirt and official volunteer headwear item that were provided. You must wear your official volunteer uniform and personalized non-transferable credential any time you are scheduled to volunteer. This will identify you as a PGA of America volunteer to contestants, officials, media, and staff.
WHILE NOT ON DUTY
Volunteers are asked to wear their personalized non-transferable credential along with their official volunteer headwear while on course on the days you are not volunteering. Please wear your credential and headwear to show spectators you are an ambassador for the Championship and can help when needed.
VOL-STAR TIP - Weather can be hazard-ous! Please be sure to check the forecast before you come on-site to ensure you are prepared for the day. (i.e. waterproof shoes, extra pair of socks, umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, bugspray, etc!).
ON-SITE TRAINING
Friday, June 16th - Sunday, June 18th: Baltusrol Golf Club
201 Shunpike Rd, Springfield, NJ 07081. Please be prepared to show your volunteer credential to gain access to the lot.
*Starting Saturday, June 17th, please use 199 Shunpike Rd, Springfield NJ 07081, for on-site training parking only. This is the lower gate into Baltusrol Golf Club.
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK
Monday, June 19th - Tuesday, June 20th: Lot A - Houdaille Quarry
Houdaille Quarry - 200 Mountview Road. As you approach the lot, please follow signage and traffic control towards Lot A. We ask that you give yourself 45 minutes to park and arrive at your check-in location.
Wednesday, June 21st - Sunday, June 25th: Lot GP - Kean University
Kean University - 1000 Morris Ave, Union, NJ. As you approach Lot GP, please follow signage and traffic control. We ask that you give yourself 45 minutes to park and arrive at your check-in location.
ADA and Rideshare Parking will be available Wednesday, June 21st - Sunday, June 25th at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, 60 Temple Drive.
Please note, all Virtual Trainings will have a meeting invite sent at a later time to access the training. All Virtual Trainings will also be recorded. Training Dates & Times are listed below:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7:
5:00PM - Accessibility Shuttles - Virtual
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14:
5:00PM - Contestant Transportation - Captains ONLY - On-site at Baltusrol Golf Club (near Carriage House 25)
5:30PM - Contestant Transportation - Volunteers - Virtual
6:00PM - Contestant Evacuation - Virtual
THURSDAY, JUNE 15:
4:00PM - Volunteer Services - Virtual
5:00PM - Information Services - Virtual
5:30PM - General Volunteer Training - Virtual
FRIDAY, JUNE 16:
5:00PM - Contestant Tee Refreshments - Tee Refreshments Trailer (Champ Compound)
6:00PM - Monsterboard - Virtual
SATURDAY, JUNE 17:
9:00AM - Marshal - Special Teams - Practice Putting Green at the Range
9:00AM - Pro-AM Services - Baltusrol Clubhouse
10:00AM - Champ Technology - Virtual
10:00AM - Standard Bearers - Virtual
11:00AM - Caddie Services - BGC Bag Storage
12:00PM - Hole Captain ONLY Marshals (Hole 1-9) - Hole 1 Tee Box
1:00PM - Area Captains ONLY - Volunteer HQ
1:00PM - Contestant Registration - Baltusrol Golf Club Trophy Room
2:00PM - Admission Sales & Will Call - Virtual
2:00PM - Hole Captain ONLY Marshals (Hole 10-18) - Hole 1 Tee Box
3:00PM - Contestant Shuttles - Lot P
4:00PM - Walking Scorers - Volunteer HQ
5:00PM - Scoring Control - Scoring Control Trailer (Champ Compound)
5:00PM - Accessibility Shuttles - Running Routes
*Leaderboards - Will be previously recorded and sent to you.
All Volunteers are provided with Meal Vouchers in their credential packets. Meal Vouchers may be redeemed at the on-course concession (located in the Fan Zone, player right of #18 fairway) on Tuesday, June 20th from 10:30AM - 2:30PM. Starting Wednesday, June 21st - Sunday, June 25th, meal vouchers can be redeemed at either the fan zone concession to the right of hole #18 fairway or the express concession to the right of #7 tee (limited menu items).
TAKE NOTE:
You are welcome to take your lunch to your assigned shift location or eat in Volunteer Headquarters where tables are set up.
Volunteers are allowed to bring in up to two (2) sealed water bottles each day as well as snacks.
This year, water is inclusive for all Spectators and Volunteers at the Championship. There will be water stations throughout the course where you will be able to pick up chilled bottled water at no additional charge.
If you are assigned for more than four (4) shifts, please see your Committee Chair or Captain at the beginning of your fourth shift to receive additional vouchers.
Beverages on the tee boxes are for Contestants and Caddies only, please do not take from these coolers. Please pick up your beverage from Volunteer Headquarters or the Concession Stand.
If you have a food allergy, please let us know by emailing the Championship Office at 2023WPGA@PGAHQ.com.