COMMITTEES

ACCESSIBILITY SHUTTLES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Accessibility Shuttles Trailer near the Media Center

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Kevin Cannan and Andrew Rickard

Members of this committee will assist the physically challenged by transporting them via 4-passenger golf carts to and from designated viewing areas located on the course.

ADMISSION SALES & WILL CALL

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Admissions Offices - Main Entrance or Kilbourn Entrance

(Your designated entrance will be denoted on your shift schedule. Please note that you may end up working shifts at both entrances throughout the week.)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Cheryl Yawman and Linda Yioulos

This committee will assist the PGA Staff in the on-site Admissions Offices. Volunteers will distribute complimentary daily tickets to members of allied associations and specials guests of the event as well as support the ticket system vendor.

CADDIE SERVICES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Sunday, May 14 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Caddie Headquarters - Oak Hill Country Club Bag Room

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Pat Bailey and Marcello Battisti

This committee will support Caddie Registration Sunday - Tuesday then during the Championship, this committee will be responsible for distributing towels and managing the Bag Check system. During Championship Rounds, Caddie Services Volunteers will assemble, distribute, and collect caddie bibs.

CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Tuesday, May 9 - Sunday, May 14

CHECK-IN LOCATION: 2023 PGA Championship Office

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Kelly McCarthy

During the week prior to the PGA Championship (known as ‘Advance Week’), Volunteers on this committee will help staff the PGA Championship Office and support PGA Championship Staff with various office projects.

CONCESSION AMBASSADORS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Concession Ambassador Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: TBD

The Concession Ambassador Committee has two roles - Market Ambassador and Water Restocker.

Market Ambassadors will assist with various tasks at the concession Marketplaces, such as greeting spectators, answering questions, and directing patrons. Water Restockers will restock water as part of the Championship Water Inclusive program at assigned locations across the course.

CONTESTANT EVACUATION

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Contestant Evacuation Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Joe Ryan and Rick Altier

The Contestant Evacuation Committee is responsible for ensuring the safe evacuation of Contestants and Caddies from the golf course, if necessary, during PGA Championship Week. The most common reason for an evacuation is bad weather.

CONTESTANT REGISTRATION

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Sunday, May 14 - Tuesday, May 16

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Harmon Room - Oak Hill Country Club Clubhouse

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Colby Feane

The Contestant Registration Committee is among the first group to interact with the contestants upon their arrival to the Championship. Assembling registration packets and registering contestants for their participation in the Championship are the main responsibilities of this committee.

CONTESTANT TRANSPORTATION

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Thursday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 23

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Contestant Transportation Desk - Rochester Airport OR Contestant Transportation Trailer at Oak Hill Country Club

(NOTE - Your shift schedule will indiciate where you need to check in for your shift.)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Steve Moore, Dr. Tim Abbamonte, Rick Lines and Joe Brienzi

Prior to the event, volunteers will distribute the official courtesy vehicles at the airport. During the Championship, volunteers will assist with transportation needs at Oak Hill Country Club. After the Championship volunteers will help collect courtesy vehicles, and drive them to the main pickup location.

INFORMATION & SERVICES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Information Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Scott Cottier & John Costello

Volunteers are responsible for staffing the on-site Information Booth at the Main Entrance, and Satellite Information Stations throughout Championship grounds. Volunteers will answer site related questions for event spectators and guests and will serve as ‘greeters’ welcoming spectators to the event.

LASER OPERATORS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Laser Operators Desk - Oak Hill Country Club Cart Barn

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Sam Arazoza & Michael Hedges

This committee will collect statistical information about each contestant's shots by operating lasers located at landing areas along fairways, and near greens during Championship Rounds. Although two training sessions will be held to properly prepare volunteers on how to operate these devices, it is recommended that volunteers on this committee have a knowledge of golf, and be comfortable using technology.

MARSHALS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Assigned Hole Tee Box Area

Check in with your Hole Captain who will be wearing RED.

Area Captains and Hole Captains will check in at the Marshals Desk in Volunteer Headquarters.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Doug Evans, Sam Morse and Matt McAlpin

HOLE CAPTAINS: Names of your Captains are listed in your Volunteer Profile

When play is on the hole, Marshals manage gallery noise and control the crowd, reminding spectators to stand still and be quiet during player’s shots. Marshals also assist with player movement when entering/exiting the hole, operate spectator crosswalks and enforce the grandstand seating policy. When play is not on the hole, Marshals must also protect the hole by ensuring spectators only use designated crosswalks and continue to enforce the grandstand seating policy.

MARSHALS - SPECIAL TEAMS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Marshals Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

SPECIAL TEAMS CAPTAINS: Names of your Captains are listed in your Volunteer Profile under the "My Committee Assignments" tab

Members of the Marshal Special Teams will monitor specific areas of the golf course and assist with easing the flow of movement for Players, Caddies, Officials and Media in areas around the Clubhouse and Practice Areas.

MEDIA CENTER SERVICES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Media Registration Desk - Media Center

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Greg Merkley & Aaron Johnston

This committee will assist the PGA Staff with the preparation of the Media Center prior to the beginning of PGA Championship week. During the PGA Championship, volunteers will be responsible for Media Registration, handling information requests, scoring updates and various other tasks. Volunteers may be scheduled prior to and during PGA Championship week.

THE PGA SHOPS PRESENTED BY CHASE SAPPHIRE

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: PGA Shops Volunteer Check-In Trailer - Behind the PGA Shops

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Jed Hanna, Tammie Kelly & Melissa Jacobs

This committee will staff The PGA Shop near the main spectator entrance. Volunteers will greet guests as they enter the shops, stock inventory for the vendors, operate cash registers or bag purchased goods, help with the fitting rooms, or assist the PGA Staff with various tasks as needed. The PGA Championship shop is an extremely busy, fun place to volunteer.

ROPE & STAKE

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Wednesday, May 10 & Thursday, May 11 and Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Pre-Championship - Hole 1

Championship Week - Rope & Stake Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Kevin Morton & Cory Morton

Committee members will assist PGA of America staff members by installing rope and stake on the entire golf course the week before the Championship. This committee will also be responsible for tightening the ropes on each hole every morning of the Championship.

STANDARD BEARERS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Standard Bearer Desk - Oak Hill Cart Barn

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Andy Centauro & Tyler Strassburg

Walking Standard Bearers will be responsible for carrying the standards for each group of Contestants during the Championship Rounds.

TEE REFRESHMENTS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Sunday, May 14 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Tee Refreshments Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Jeff Davis, Chris Hill, & Brian McMahon

This committee will distribute coolers of refreshments throughout the golf course for Contestants, Caddies and Media, replenish product and ice in the coolers throughout the day and collect them upon completion of play each evening. Another task will be to fill and replenish towel buckets with water.

TICKET & CREDENTIAL SCANNING

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Admissions Office/Scan Gate - Main Entrance OR Kilbourn Entrance

(Your designated entrance will be denoted on your shift schedule. Please note that you may end up working shifts at both entrances throughout the week.)

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Joseph Catone, Sean Flint & Keith Knight

The Ticket & Credential Scanning Committee will scan the tickets or credentials of each and every guest, volunteer, or staff member who enters the PGA Championship Admissions Gates. Being a PGA Ambassador will involve engaging verbally with each guest to create amazing memories and experiences at the 2023 PGA Championship. Volunteers on this committee will display world class customer service with a warm smile, greeting guests in an upbeat, courteous and friendly manner.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Monday, May 15 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Volunteer Services Desk - Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Mary-Ann McAlpin & Jessica Billitier

Committee members will assist the PGA staff with assembling volunteer credential packets and distributing volunteer uniforms the weekend prior to the PGA Championship. During PGA Championship week, committee members will also staff the volunteer services desk in Volunteer Headquarters and act as ambassadors by assisting volunteers, answering questions they may have and selling remaining uniform items to the volunteers.

VOLUNTEER TRAINING SHUTTLES

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Volunteer Headquarters

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Justin Magee & Chad Buchta

Volunteers will be responsible for operating 6-pass golf carts to transport other Volunteer groups to their on-site training locations throughout the course during Advance Week.

WALKING SCORERS

DAYS IN OPERATION:

Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 21

CHECK-IN LOCATION: Walking Scorers Desk - Oak Hill Country Club Cart Barn

COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Andrew Kay & Kim Craig

One Walking Scorer will be assigned to walk with each group keeping the players’ scores, as well as certain statistics using a handheld scoring device. A few volunteers will be present as standbys in case a volunteer needs to be replaced due to injury, frequent errors, or absence.

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