RULE BOOK

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. Once they inform the PGA of America about dangerous weather in the area, we will have the following signs posted on each video leaderboard:

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. Be sure to opt in to receive text messages in your volunteer portal (link below). The PGA of America and your committee chairs will send out text messages regarding resuming play and any further instructions. These messages will also be emailed to you so be sure to check both your text messages and emails during a WEATHER WARNING and PLAY SUSPENDED times.

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:

• Your Vehicle

• Permanent Building/Structure*

• Volunteer Headquarters*

• PGA Shops*

*These recommended places are subject to capacity limits

PLEASE BE SURE 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, caddies) will need to leave the Championship grounds. Please be sure to keep an extra eye on your email and text messages for updates regarding any future changes to your schedule.  All Volunteer golf carts must be parked during suspended play.

All Volunteer Ambassadors are looked at as great role models. Therefore, volunteers are to NEVER ask for autographs or take photos while on-shift or in the official volunteer uniform.  For the consideration of the contestants, a “no autograph” approach will be enforced.

Volunteers may use their mobile device at the Championship following the etiquette listed below:

• Set your device to “Golf Mode”.

  • Don’t worry! It’s not an actual mode on your phone, it just involves silencing the ringer, notifications, alerts, camera flash and shutter noise on your mobile device.

• 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, Caddies, Security 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.

Your friend left their favorite golf sweater by the first hole and a Marshal turned it in to Lost & Found, now you need to retrieve it! All Lost & Found items will be taken to the Information Booth located at the Main Spectator Entrance.

Child separated from parent: If you come across any children who have become unintentionally separated from their parent or guardian, please find the nearest person with a radio and alert Security of the situation by reaching them on the Security channel. Then take the child to the Volunteer Services Desk in Volunteer Headquarters.

Parent separated from child: If you come across a parent or guardian who has been separated from their child, please find the nearest person with a radio and alert Security of the situation by reaching them on the Security channel.

Medical Stations are located around the Championship grounds. Specific locations can be found on maps located throughout the Championship site.