BEHIND THE SCENE at a Major golf tournament

Ann Kelly Uncategorized

Tournament location is designated at least 2 years before the event.  A steering committee will start planning at that time.  Approx 12 Committees will be required

1000 – 1400 volunteers will be required to look after Players, Caddies, Sponsors, VIP’s, Volunteers, Spectators, Rules Officials, and Media.

I was lucky to CoChair a Hospitality Committee for a LPGA Major with the following responsibilities…

  •    Hospitality Desks – airport, host hotel, and golf course
  •    Locker room
  •    Transportation – donated vans driven continually between the golf course, airport and      hotel
  •    Billets – for those not choosing to stay at the hotel
  •    Day care – personnel were responsibility of the sponsor, but securing a location with specific criteria was ours
  •    Hairdresser – needed a hairdresser and a proper chair

Other areas requiring volunteers

  • Golf course…marshalls, walking scorers, scoreboard(s), spotters, crowd control
  • Food & Beverage had to cater to the players, caddies, VIP’s, volunteers, media rules officials and the media.
  • Special Events organized the opening and closing ceremonies.

AND MANY OTHERS…tickets, parking lots, restrooms, bleachers, first aid, security, corporate tents,…..

IF YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER – GO FOR IT!