2016 Regions Tradition is looking for volunteers to help in various areas throughout tournament week at Greystone Golf Club in Birmingham from May 16-22.
It’s a great opportunity to be a part of the excitement and get close to the action by choosing to volunteer on one of the 20 committees! Volunteers are asked to work a minimum of 3 shifts throughout the week (Monday, May 16 – Sunday, May 22), with shifts ranging from 4-6 hours each. The $60 Volunteer Package includes a Fairway & Greene tournament polo, headwear, water bottle, lanyard, week-long credential and five (5) Good-Any-One-Day Grounds tickets ($198 total value).
With volunteer positions available throughout the course, with the players, on the Driving Range and even inside of the ropes, volunteers will have a behind-the-scenes, unparalleled PGA TOUR Champions experience! Most importantly, volunteers will play a vital role in the success of the tournament, which will benefit over 80 local charities, including Children’s of Alabama, which serves as the primary beneficiary of the tournament.
Juniors will also have a chance to join in on the fun! Junior Volunteers ages 13-17 have the opportunity to volunteer as a Standard Bearer, an exciting role of walking inside of the ropes with a player group while carrying a two-sided scoring standard to keep spectators informed of the players in the group and players’ scores.
This year, volunteer for a reason and join us for the 2016 Regions Tradition. Please find the list of committees available below. To register to volunteer, please visit www.regionstradition.com/volunteer-information.php. The deadline to register is April 22, 2016. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Allie Dunlap at (205) 262-2815 or adunlap@brunoeventteam.com.
Volunteer Committee Options
Access Control: Work in conjunction with the contracted security company to ensure tournament guests have the proper credentials to enter various restricted areas as well as helping with golf course access for players and patrons.
Admissions/Will Call: Sell and issue daily tickets, manage Will Call function and check tickets/credentials at admissions gates.
Caddie Hospitality: Handle caddie registration, distribution and collection of caddie bibs and provide information as needed. Volunteers on this committee will not serve as caddies during the tournament.
Communications: This committee is responsible for the daily set-up and distribution of radios.
Disability Services: The Disability Services Committee provides assistance to those spectators whose physical limitations prevent them from accessing the tournament course.
Driving Distance: Responsible for measuring and recording shot data using survey grade lasers and a palm device. This information is then communicated to various parties throughout the golf course.
Golf Carts: Control inventory and distribution of golf carts to authorized personnel. Also, assist with any cart issues that arise throughout the day.
Marshals: Serve as a marshal to ensure players are not disturbed during play and enforce crowd control and golf etiquette among spectators.
Marshal Rovers: Serve as a marshal to ensure players are not disturbed during play and help enforce crowd control. On special occasions, Rovers will be responsible for escorting high profile players through crowds during play. Volunteer must stay with player from time of arrival until he has completed his round.
Merchandise: Assist with various functions inside Merchandise Pavilion such as operating cash registers and customer service. Staff “Check Tent” for spectators to leave parcels that have been purchased in Merchandise Pavilion.
Player Refreshments: Stock and deliver on-course refreshments to tee boxes and distribute pairing sheets. May require heavy lifting.
Player Shuttle: Assist with golf carts as they are used for shuttles and transportation on course. Responsible for transporting players and caddies to/from specific areas determined by the Rules Officials.
Practice Areas: Manage the operation of the practice range and all other practice areas. Duties include, but not limited to, distributing range balls by brand and placing the appropriate nameplate to identify each player.
Pro-Am: Responsible for managing the operation of the Pro-Am Competition. Duties include gift bag assembly and distribution and registration of amateur players.
Sponsor Relations: Help ensure tournament guests have proper credentials to enter various restricted areas and act as liaison and host to corporate clients in various hospitality areas.
Standard Bearer: Responsible for carrying a two-sided scoring standard, which is a portable status board and for posting players’ scores to the standard. The purpose of the scoring standard operation is to keep spectators informed of who is playing in the group and how the player stands with respect to par both in the round being played and cumulatively. Junior Volunteers (13-17) only.
Transportation: Receive, inventory and control issuance of courtesy cars. Meet players, officials and designated guests at airport and assist them with their transportation needs. Drive shuttle vehicles between hotels and course for players’ family members, officials and designated guests. Must be over 25 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
Volunteer Headquarters: Responsible for the operation of the volunteer headquarters facility during tournament week. Operations include checking-in volunteers for each shift and distributing meal tickets to all committees.
Volunteer Shuttle: Assist with shuttles on course for volunteers assigned to specific areas using 15 passenger vans.
Walking Scorers: Record accurate hole-by-hole information for each player in the group and transmit this information to Scoring Central via handheld computers. Must have thorough knowledge of golf, be comfortable working with handheld computer and be able to walk 18 holes regardless of weather conditions.
