ROLE OF THE MARSHALS

The Marshal Committee is the largest of all Ryder Cup Committees and is considered to be one of the most important.

Members of the 45th Ryder Cup Marshal Committee will be responsible for marshaling the golf course Tuesday, September 23rd through Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

The basic function of the committee is to provide a fair and safe environment for the competition.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AS A MARSHAL:

1 - DIRECTING THE GALLERY

It will be the Marshals’ duty to politely instruct spectators to stand still or to be quiet when the contestants are playing.

2 - MAINTAINING THE PACE OF PLAY

Knowing exactly where each ball lands and eliminating “hunt” time will help to keep the pace of play as scheduled.

3 - OPERATING SPECTATOR CROSSWALKS

Crosswalks are paths that span from one side of the hole to the other, allowing spectators a more direct route than walking around the entire hole. The crosswalks are only open when play is not going through the hole or immediate location, allowing spectators to safely pass without interfering with play or putting themselves in danger.

Operating the crosswalks (timing the opening and closing of each one without delaying play) is an important task for our Marshals.

4 - OPERATING PLAYER ENTRANCE & EXIT GATES

It is imperative that a clear walkway is created for the players, caddies, and others walking from one green to the next tee. By extending ropes and clearing a path through the gallery, the Marshals will allow the players, caddies, etc. to move without interference or too much distraction.

5 - KEEPING THE SITE CLEAN

Although we’ll have a contracted waste company responsible for picking up garbage from the site, we’ll look to the Marshals to help with keeping trash from inside the ropes.

6 - WATCHING FOR BALLS THAT LAND OUTSIDE OF THE ROPES

When a shot is pulled or pushed into the gallery, the Marshals will be responsible for alerting the gallery. For example, they may yell, “Fore on the right/left” in order to warn unsuspecting spectators.

Once a ball has landed outside of the ropes and is located, one Marshal will stand by the ball and another will clear a path to the green. All of this will need to be done before the player reaches the ball, so that the pace of play is not hindered and the player is not overly distracted.

7 - KEEPING THE ROPES TAUT

The ropes lining the golf course will grow slack due to the gallery leaning on them. Sometimes, stakes need to be taken out of the ground so that a player can hit his ball back into play. Reinstalling the stakes and making sure the ropes are stretched tight will be up to the Marshals.

8 - ASSISTING WITH PLAYER EVACUATION

If an evacuation is needed (usually due to weather), Marshals will help direct players to the nearest evacuation area. Marshals will assist the Player Evacuation Committee to ensure players, caddies, etc. evacuate the course safely.

9 - INFORMING PATRONS OF SUSPENDED PLAY

The Marshals will be responsible for clearing spectators from the course and then quickly seeking shelter.

10 - CALLING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Our Ryder Cup spectators are given written communication that they should contact the nearest Volunteer if they need medical assistance. As our Marshal Committee makes up nearly half of our Volunteer Team, they will need to be ready to assist when called upon.

11 - ASSISTING WITH MOBILE DEVICE POLICY ENFORCEMENT

Although cell phones are allowed at the Ryder Cup, they may only be used in accordance to the Ryder Cup Mobile Device Policy. Marshals will be responsible for assisting in the enforcement of this policy by reminding spectators of proper usage.

WE ARE SO EXCITED "FORE" YOU TO BE A MARSHAL!

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