Tournament officials for the 2010 SAS Championship presented by Bloomberg Businessweek are once again calling on Triangle residents to support their community by volunteering. A Champions Tour golf event in its 10th year, the SAS Championship is being held at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, September 20 – 26.  Golf knowledge is not required to volunteer and families and friends are encouraged to participate.

“The SAS Championship is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and volunteers have played an integral role in the success of the tournament since its beginning,” said Tournament Director Jeff Kleiber. “Volunteers at the SAS Championship get a behind-the-scenes look at a professional golf tournament while interacting with golf’s legends, patrons and friends.  Anyone, no matter age or golf knowledge, can play an important part in the success of the 10th anniversary of the SAS Championship.”

The SAS Championship is in need of over 600 volunteers across the Triangle area to donate their time and energy to ensure a successful event. Volunteering can be a great way to have fun, meet people and watch the legends of golf in and out of competition. There are a number of different committees that have unique responsibilities, including: Golf Channel support, walking scorers, standard bearers and hole marshals. Training will be provided for committees requiring specific knowledge.

The volunteer fee is $40 before August 1, (after August 1  the volunteer fee will go to $50), and includes a Nike golf shirt,  headwear, volunteer badge valid for week-long tournament access, two weekly grounds badges for guests of the volunteer’s choice, two invitations to the annual volunteer appreciation party and meals and beverages during assigned shifts. All volunteers that work three or more shifts will receive a free golf voucher good for one round at Prestonwood Country Club. Volunteers can register at www.saschampionship.com/volunteers.

Tickets can be purchased online  or by calling (919) 531-GOLF (4653). The SAS Championship and Triangle area have become one of the most popular stops on the Champions Tour, annually drawing elite fields and tremendous community support. Tom Pernice, Jr., is the tournament’s defending champion.