Golf Volunteers

PGA TOUR Volunteer Appreciation: Shared Passion for Volunteering Yields Unexpected Rewards

It was quite a surprise when folks from the PGA TOUR reached out and were curious about our story. Eventually, the article (click on photo above) was published on the PGA TOUR's volunteer website. Of course, we are proud to be recognized like this, but also want to ensure, that the many volunteers, that join us throughout the year and are a very valuable part of this, are not left out.
Some of you are so engaged, that you join us not just in one, but several tournaments throughout the year and in different geographical locations.

We hope, we can inspire others to give back to the community, make great friends along the way, have fun while spending long days and nights to enable the impact, that the PGA TOUR and its Affiliates (PGA TOUR Champions and others) have across the country and around the world.

Join us and many others to make this all happen!

Ryder Cup 2018 Team USA Now Complete

Ryder Cup 2018 Team USA is now complete. As of September 10th, 2018, the Ryder Cup Team USA Captain Jim Furyk completed his team after choosing as the final captain's pick, Tony Finau. Ryder Cup 2018 Team USA is ready to take on Team Europe in what could become an epic event, that will glue many of us to TV screens around the world.

Team members as per rankings:

Ryder Cup 2018 Team USA

Captain's picks (in alphabetical order):

Captain Jim Furyk will be joined by the following Vice Captains:

The Ryder Cup: Golf's Greatest Event

The Ryder Cup: Golf's Greatest Event
Revised and updated, this in-depth look recounts The Ryder Cup''s rich history and venerated place in sports, its champions and its characters, and its status as golf''s greatest grudge match. From its humble origins in 1927 to its place today as golf''s most gentlemanly battle-and a multi-million-dollar international sports event-The Ryder Cup has cemented its place in both its legacy and lore. Golf journalist Tom Clavin and golf commentator Bob Bubka have now made current their seminal work on the tournament, exploring the history and the rivalries, the extraordinary triumphs and devastating defeats, and the U.S. and the European contingents who have made this contest so remarkable. The names are legendary for any fan of golf: Palmer, Nicklaus, Jacklin, Floyd, Mickelson, Ballesteros, Faldo, Hogan, Nelson, Watson, Strange, Sarazen, Crenshaw, Woods, Montgomerie...the list goes on, as do their pitched battles for dominance and accomplishments on the greens. This up-close and personal look at The Ryder Cup is a must-read for golf fans, especially in preparation for the landmark 40th Anniversary tournament in Gleneagles, Scotland, in 2014.

Ryder Cup 2018 Team Europe Complete

Ryder Cup 2018 Team Europe is now complete. The captain's picks happened and the team is poised to match up with Ryder Cup 2018 Team USA in just a few weeks. You can always debate the captain's picks, but the decision is final and we are all looking forward to an exciting tournament.

Team members as per rankings:

Captain's picks (in alphabetical order):

Ryder Cup 2018 Team Europe

Captain Thomas Bjorn will be joined by the following Vice Captains:

Special Olympics Athletes Visiting The Northern Trust - Player Transportation Helping Out

Wednesday (8/22), Pro-Am Day at The Northern Trust, was also a special day for multiple Special Olympics golfers. The whole afternoon was set aside to allow the athletes to experience the Ridgewood Country Club clubhouse, practice on the range and tee off to play a few holes. Of course, the obligatory 1st Tee photo was taken and later on, during the evening reception handed to the players and their families. The tournament's Player Transportation committee helped, as usual, with shuttling the golfers and families between the hotel and the clubhouse.

About the Special Olympics:
Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place -- one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.

About The Northern Trust:
The Northern Trust is the 1st play off event for the FedEx Cup and leads up to the TOUR Championship, that concludes the PGA TOUR season.

About golf-volunteers.com:
Golf-Volunteers.com is a community of golf volunteers and aimed to exchange knowledge, experiences and learn about golf volunteer opportunities on the PGA TOUR and the PGA TOUR Champions.

Special treat for The Northern Trust Player Transportation Volunteers

The volunteers in the Player Transportation committee at The Northern Trust received a special 'THANK YOU' from a happy 'customer'. Gestures like this are rare, so this makes it even more special.

Yesterday (Tuesday), one day after the main arrival rush was behind us, the manager of Louis Oosthuizen stopped by our transportation office and dropped off 3 boxes of donuts for our deserving volunteers. That was such a nice THANK YOU for the hard work the volunteer drivers in our committee accomplished over the weekend. On arrival weekend for the tournament (Sat - Mon) alone, already over 200 trips were completed.

The Northern Trust Volunteer Parking

The Northern Trust Volunteer Parking Lot

Volunteer Parking will be located in Lot 9. Address for Lot 9 is at the Garden State Plaza Mall (Lord & Taylor parking lots), 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652. Allow ample time to arrive, since there is a shuttle ride involved from the parking lot to the course. Shuttles will run Monday, 8/20 to Sunday, 8/26. Shuttle times are as follows:

Monday 8/20: 6:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday 8/21: 5:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday 8/22: 5:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday 8/23: 5:00am to 8:00pm
Friday 8/24: 5:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday 8/25: 5:00am to 8:00pm
Sunday 8/26: 5:00am to 8:00pm