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VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

Volunteers are encouraged to work at least three shifts in one of the following committees during Tournament Week. Committee and shift selections can be made on the Volunteer registration form at the time of registration. Volunteer shifts vary by committee, but typically last four to six hours.

If you have any questions regarding the specific responsibilities of a committee, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Olivia Carvalho at Olivia.Carvalho@Octagon.com

Long Drive Holes

Committee Head – Denny Monroe

Volunteers will record the driving distance of the PGA Tour champions legends using range finders on two of the tournament holes.

Media Center

Volunteers will help to maintain the SAS Championship Media Center. Duties include distributing credentials to working media, printing information for fans and media as well as answering questions for those working in the media center.

Honorary Observers

Committee Head – Shelley Mitchell

Volunteers will provide assistance to tournament staff with the Honorary Observer program, including checking in participants and ensuring they reach the correct area in preparation for their round.

Scoreboard Operators

Committee Head – Bruce Friedman

Volunteers will be responsible for updating the manual scoreboard found on the 18th Hole throughout tournament play.

Walking Scorers

Committee Heads – Julie Southwick, Peter Zelechoski & Lee Bulluck

Volunteers will be assigned to a particular group to follow throughout the day. Volunteers will be given a wireless handheld palm and headset and will be charged with marking each stroke and specific statistics at the end of each hole. Walking scorers are responsible for communicating scores to the central scoring network and should be able to walk all 18 holes. A mandatory training session is required for this position and due to popular demand, admittance to these positions goes by the date and time of sign-up as well as the number of shifts available to work.

Standard Bearers

Committee Heads – Ron Hanson, Cindy Hanson & Molly Taylor

Volunteers will be assigned to a particular group to follow throughout the day. Volunteers will be given a standard with the names of their group of PGA Tour Professionals to carry throughout the round of play.

Caddie Services

Committee Heads – James Mendez & Patrick McCabe

Volunteers will assist the professional caddies throughout the tournament. Volunteers will distribute and collect caddie bibs, towels and lunch vouchers each day. They will also manage the caddie tent and handle caddie registration.

Marshals

Committee Heads – Larry Mortier, Doug Cregan & Debbie Perry

Volunteers will be stationed at locations throughout the course, with a focus on the tees, landing areas, greens and spectator crosswalks. Marshals will help ensure fair play among all participants as well as safety for all of the spectators.

Shuttle Drivers

Committee Heads – Don Aldridge & Frank Pote

Volunteers will be assigned a shuttle route, helping to transport Champions Tour Professionals, volunteers and approved witnesses along that route. Shuttle drivers will need to pass a drivers check from a third-party source in order to work in this position.

Driving Range

Committee Heads – Glenn Horton & Susan Horton

Volunteers will be located on the driving range throughout the week. Volunteers will help to maintain a suitable and secure area for all contestants by organizing range balls, beverages, ID signs as well as verifying appropriate credentials.

Office Support

Volunteers will be assigned to tournament headquarters, assisting tournament staff. Volunteers will answer the tournament phone line, coordinate mailings and fulfill general office and project needs prior to and throughout tournament week.

Golf Channel

Committee Head – John Harney

Volunteers will be assigned to assist the Golf Channel production staff. Volunteers will assist with any needs for the television broadcast throughout the weekend and will need to take driver checks in order to work in this position.

Volunteer Food Services

Committee Head – Demond Peterson

Volunteers will be located in volunteer headquarters. Volunteers will assist with the set-up and clean-up of volunteer meals served in the volunteer headquarters during tournament week.

Volunteer Uniforms

Committee Heads – Keith Brickman & Sandy Moonert

Volunteers will distribute uniforms to volunteers. This position will start during volunteer orientation, which occurs in the week before the SAS Championship and continues during tournament week.

Supply Distribution

Committee Heads – Jeff Phillips & Bill Atti

Volunteers will be responsible for distributing products such as water, soda and snacks throughout the course. Volunteers will also potentially add sanitation responsibilities. This role is physically demanding.

Admissions

Committee Heads – Mary Beth Steinbach & Randy Steinbach

Volunteers will be stationed at the main entrance, helping fans safely and quickly enter the tournament grounds. Volunteers will scan fans’ tickets as well as direct hospitality ticket holders to the proper locations.

Hospitality

Committee Head – Lisa Vulinec

Volunteers will be stationed at hospitality areas throughout the course. Volunteers will check tickets and credentials of those entering the assigned hospitality tents as well as helping to provide information for patrons inside the tents.

Player Services

Committee Heads – Mari Jo Hill & Ben Wilson

Volunteers will serve as a liaison for the PGA Tour Champions professionals throughout the week. Duties will include registering the players, handling entry fees and providing the professionals with local information and guidance. In order to be considered for this role, potential volunteers must apply.

Pro-Am

Committee Heads – Shelley Mitchell & Katy Salamati

Volunteers will help assist tournament staff with the operations of the SAS Championship Pro-Am. Duties will include assisting amateur player registration, gift bag assembly and distributions around shotgun starts and at the welcome reception.

Transportation

Committee Heads – Sandy Harwood & Eric Pearson

Volunteers will help transport the professional players, their spouses, tournament staff and VIPs to various locations, both inside and outside of Prestonwood Country Club. Nontraditional hours are sometimes needed int his role and courtesy vehicles are provided. Volunteers will need to pass a drivers check from a third-party source in order to work this position.

Operations

Committee Heads – Ken Olson & Andrew Phillips

Volunteers will be focused on pre- and post-event construction support, with some shifts also available during tournament week. Volunteers in this role must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and up to 75 lbs. Volunteers will need to pass a drivers check from a third-party source in order to work in this position.

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