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August 6-12 2018

Volunteer

Join us at The Ellie Mae Classic

The Ellie Mae Classic is a massive undertaking – and the success of the Tournament depends on the commitment of many volunteers to assist in several aspects of the tournament. We can’t do this without you!

The PGA TOUR relies on thousands of volunteers each year to run its events. At the Ellie Mae Classic, our volunteers will play an invaluable role in making sure the event runs smoothly.

CLICK HERE FOR 2018 EMC VOLUNTEER ONLINE REGISTRATION 

Interested? Questions? Please contact Rachel Berkowitz at rachelberkowitz@pgatourhq.com

 

Player Housing

There is nothing quite like housing a professional golfer in the midst of the high-stakes pursuit of a Web.com TOUR Champion title and a coveted PGA TOUR card. We welcome 156 of the world’s most talented golfers to TPC Stonebrae from August 6 - August 12 and finding host families to provide them a room to stay is a much appreciated and fun way for us to support our professionals!
Interested? Please contact Player Housing Chair, Fabiana Lacerca-Allen at 510-913-0791 or flacerca@hotmail.com

 

Volunteer Jobs Available

Explore Committee Descriptions

 

There are a variety of jobs available during tournament week. We encourage you to read more about each committee and find the committee that best suites you!

Admissions & Will Call

Join our Welcoming Team! Welcome and direct spectators through the gates at the Ellie Mae Classic. Responsible for staffing the ticket area and assisting security to ensure that all spectators have the proper tickets for entry. Will-Call volunteers are responsible for staffing a location for ticket buyers to pick up previously purchased or dropped off tickets.

Tournament Services

Greet and direct Players and Guests of the Tournament with an easygoing, pleasant attitude. Volunteers are responsible for administrative duties in the tournament office. Also responsible for directing spectators and volunteers to areas of the golf course. Communication center for security, first aid and volunteers and operations. Volunteers need to be knowledgeable, helpful, courteous, and possess an outgoing personality.

Player Services

Information center for players. Assist with player registration, player finance and player needs.

Volunteer Services

Information center for volunteers. We need people like you (Happy Volunteers) to insure people like you (Volunteers) have a wonderful experience. Duties may include: Managing and distributing golf carts, register volunteers, assist with volunteer lunches, courier volunteers to their positions, assist at volunteer central as well as on course ecology. Check credentials for all areas of hospitality, main clubhouse, Media tent, Player locker room and on-site parking areas. Assist with special events check ins and merchandise tent.

Marshals

Stationed at locations throughout the course with a focus on tees, landing areas and greens. Volunteers are responsible for the enforcement of standard golf etiquette including control of spectator noise and movement during play; alert spectators and manage galleries when golf balls travel outside the ropes. We also need assistance with the Driving Range – what a perfect spot to be up close with the players!

Product Distribution

Assist with on course operations, deliveries and product stocking. Responsible for re-stocking coolers, maintaining tees/concessions/starter tents, and preserving the cleanliness of the golf course, hospitality areas and spectator areas.

Player Shuttles

Responsible for On-Course player shuttles – locations in several areas. Transport pros, volunteers and spectators.

Transportation

Responsible for spectator transportation and parking.

Scoring Central / Scoring Tent

Support the management of scoring system/scoring central in scoring compound. May involve computers or other technology. Other duties may include:

  • Pro-Am days – sit green side and collect pro-am scorecards and deliver them to the scoreboard.
  • Starter Tents – monitor Starter Tents on 1st and 10th tee, greeting players, making sure scorecards, pin placement sheets, and other print materials are stocked for players use.

Standard Bearers

You will be responsible for carrying a standard throughout 18 holes of an assigned golf pairing. Working with the Walking Scorer assigned to your group, the standard sign will display the names and current scores of the players you’ll be walking with. Volunteer needs to have knowledge of the proper golf-scoring format as well as golf etiquette.

Walking Scorers

Keep on course statistics and scores on a handheld “Palm” type computer device that is used to track each player’s performance. Walking Scorers will also be responsible for the performance of the Standard Bearer assigned to their players. An instructional session will be held prior to the tournament start date.

  • May require extended periods outside.
  • May require extended periods standing.
  • May require early morning shifts.

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