LECOM Suncoast Classic Volunteer Opportunities

LECOM Suncoast Classic Volunteer Opportunities

The LECOM Suncoast Classic is a professional golf tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour, which is the developmental tour for the PGA Tour. Here are some key details about the event:

• Location: Lakewood National Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

• Dates: The 2025 tournament will be held from April 16-19, 2025.

• Participants: The event features 156 golfers competing for a $1,000,000 purse.

• Format: It's a 72-hole stroke play tournament.

• Charity: Since its debut in 2019, the tournament has raised over $750,000 for local non-profits.

• Winners: Past champions include Tim Widing (2024), Scott Gutchewski (2023), and Hayden Buckley (2021).

Volunteering at the LECOM Suncoast Classic is a fantastic way to get involved in the tournament and support a great cause! Here are some details about the volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer Benefits:

• Official LECOM Golf Shirt & Hat: You'll receive an official LECOM golf shirt and hat as part of your volunteer uniform.

• Tournament Week Volunteer Badge & Parking Pass: You'll get a volunteer badge and parking pass for the duration of the tournament.

• Meals & Snacks: Breakfast and lunch will be provided on your workdays, along with snacks.

• Grounds Day Passes: You'll receive four LECOM Grounds Day Passes for any tournament day, which you can use for yourself or guests.

• Golf Certificate: For volunteers working a minimum of three shifts, you'll receive a certificate redeemable for one round of golf (valid from May to December 2025).

• Gift Card: A $25 gift card from Style Driver.

Volunteer Committees:

Amongst others, here just a brief list of committees offered:

Scoring Services Division

Walking Scorers

Volunteers help record and relay scores on handheld devices. Requires basic computer skills and knowledge of golf etiquette. Must be able to walk 18 holes.

Active: Tues - Sat | Min Age: 18+

Standard Bearers

Carry a scoring standard while walking 18 holes with players. Great for teens and parents.

Active: Wed - Sat

Scoring Control

Input data and manage scorecards. Light walking/standing.

Active: Tues - Sat

Marshal Services Division

Gallery Management

Manage gallery noise and safety, and provide world-class guest experiences.

Active: Tues - Sat

Tournament Services Division

Corporate/Sponsor Hospitality

Greet guests and check credentials in hospitality areas.

Active: Wed - Sat

Announcers

Introduce players at tee boxes with strong public speaking skills.

Active: Tues - Sat

Pro-Am

Support Pro-Am events, including registration and gift distribution.

Active: Mon- Tues

Admission & Information

Assist with ticket sales, Will Call distribution, and credentialing.

Active: Wed - Sat

Many more committees are available - Read more on the LECOME Suncoast Classic volunteer page. Once on that page, just scroll down to the committee descriptions. On the same page (right at the top), you will also see the link to register as a volunteer for the 2025 tournament.

Genesis Invitational and Fanatics - L.A. Strong

Genesis Invitational Fanatics L.A. Strong

 

The Genesis Invitational and Fanatics joined forces to support fire victims of the tragic fires in Los Angeles in January 2025.  Proceeds will go directly to the supporting organizations. 

PGA TOUR 2025 Fall Schedule Released

 

As of mid-December 2024, the official PGA TOUR schedule for the Fall of 2025 has been published. We posted the schedule and hyperlinked the respective volunteer pages - as they were available.

Click here (https://www.golf-volunteers.com/pga-tournaments.html#PGATOURSCHEDULEFALL2025) to find those fall tournaments. Especially for the later events on the schedule, volunteer pages have to be updated from 2024 or newly created - for example for the Baycurrent Classic in October in Yokohama, Japan Some tournaments have not opened registration yet, but we will keep you posted in our newsletter, once registration opens up.

Enjoy volunteering in 2025.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Volunteer Opportunities

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There are still a few opportunities to volunteer for the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Tournament week is from January 27 - February 2, 2025.   This tournament is the 1st PGA TOUR Signature Event on the mainland in the 2025 season.

Here are a few volunteer committees, that still have a some spots open:

• Evacuation (EVAC):

Watch and enjoy the tournament when the players are on the course, and if the weather turns, you will drive a tournament vehicle to transport players, their families, and caddies off the courses during an evacuation. Assist in transporting back to the courses afterward. This committee requires volunteers to be on standby all day. Volunteers may be asked to work on Monday if the tournament is not finished on Sunday.

 

• Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a Motor Vehicle Record Information Authorization form, and have a clean driving record.
• Days of Operation: Must volunteer a minimum of 3 all-day shifts. Shifts are Tuesday – Sunday.

• Gallery Management Ambassadors (GMA):
  

GMAs are given a unique inside and outside the ropes experience. Volunteers are responsible for managing gallery noise & traffic; ensuring the safety of our guests by reinforcing health & safety policies; leading by example; and providing a world-class guest experience. Volunteers are also responsible for locating balls that go outside the ropes in areas where there are no Spotters, as well as rope and stake control when the ball is near a rope or stake that interferes with the professional’s swing. Gallery Management Ambassadors are assigned to the teeing area, fairway and green of a specific hole (1-18), or to high traffic areas such as practice locations, crosswalks, and hospitality areas. Volunteers will be outside in direct sunlight and the elements.

 

• Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Days of Operation: Must volunteer a minimum of 3 all-day shifts from Thursday – Sunday, which must include Thursday and Friday.

• ShotLink Mobile Spotters:

This committee is essential to ShotLink being able to collect and distribute real time scoring and statistical data. ShotLink will now feature a PGA TOUR On-Course Scoring Tech on Par 4’s, Par 5’s and some Par 3’s when necessary. Under the leadership of the Scoring Tech, the ShotLink Mobile Spotters will help locate and flag shots that miss the fairway/green, assist with ball flight from the tee, and relay pertinent information to the Scoring Tech such as penalty situations, obstructed shots, and detailed from locations. This new role will help deliver real-time distance data and statistics to be immediately computed and distributed to Scoreboards, TV, Internet, Gaming, and Mobile Applications.  Volunteers should have a basic knowledge of the game of golf and a commitment to timeliness, accuracy, and attention to detail. Effective teamwork and communication are essential in this role. All Mobile Spotters should be physically able to walk around their assigned hole for the duration of their shift in potentially varied weather conditions. Quickly locating shots not in view for the Scoring Tech or Camera System is a key function of this role as it is vital to be able to gain accurate insight into the location of each shot. Volunteers will be outside in direct sunlight and the elements.

 

• Requirements: Must complete a ShotLink Disclosure form and an online training course, attend a virtual or in-person training session prior to tournament week, attend a mandatory in-person training session on Wednesday of tournament week.
• Days of Operation: Must volunteer for all-day shifts for FOUR days on Thursday – Sunday.

More descriptions for other opportunities can be found on the tournament's Volunteer Positions page.

Volunteer Hospitality Tent

Check out these Volunteer Benefits:

Besides giving back to the community and supporting the Monterey Peninsula Foundation and other organizations benefitting from the event, there is a long list of perks and benefits, that should make your decision to volunteer and help, an easy one:

• Access to all tournament days with your volunteer credentials
• Two daily tickets for tournament round days (Wednesday-Sunday) for your friends or family. Tickets are digital and will be available to transfer before the tournament starts
• Volunteer Appreciation Day at The Hay
• Exclusive access to volunteer merchandise store
• 20% discount at Pebble Beach retail shops with volunteer credential (restrictions apply)
• An exclusive AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am logo volunteer memento
• Invite to volunteer-only evening appreciation event
• Breakfast and lunch on days that you volunteer
• Tournament hat
• Community Hero eligibility
• Our volunteers experience camaraderie while interacting with our players, sponsors, and fans. Perhaps the best part of volunteering is knowing that you are helping Monterey Peninsula Foundation in their mission to support nonprofits throughout Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties

Read more about the impact you can make by volunteering and helping the Monterey Peninsula Foundation on the charity page of the event. 

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James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Volunteer Registration Open Now

James Hardie is proud to host the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational on the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, FL.

Tournament week is from March 31 – April 6, 2025. This prestigious event wouldn’t be possible without the work of volunteers like you throughout tournament week. We appreciate your willingness to help support this event.

  

Adult volunteer uniform package

Adult volunteers are required to purchase their volunteer uniform package for $75, which includes the golf shirts and hat to be worn during each shift. The package includes:

• Two tournament logoed golf shirts
• One tournament logoed hat or visor
• One championship logoed wind jacket
• One credential valid for all seven days of the tournament (volunteer credentials are specific to each volunteer and non-transferable)
• Two complimentary grounds tickets per day (Thursday – Sunday)
• Complimentary parking
  
  

You'll also receive complimentary food, snacks, and beverages on the days that you volunteer.

Read about the VIP / Player Transportation Committee and contact us to get the necessary code to register for this committee specifically.

Read about other committees, charity and the tournament in general on the 'official' James Hardie™ Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational volunteer page on the tournament website. There you will also find the option to register as a volunteer.

Don't Miss Out! Early Bird Volunteer Registration Discount Ends 11/30!

Broken Sound

The James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational: A New Era for PGA TOUR Champions

The PGA TOUR Champions is set to welcome a new and exciting tournament in 2025: the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational. This unique event will be held from March 31 to April 6, 2025, at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca Raton, Florida. The tournament promises to blend the worlds of golf and football, featuring 78 PGA TOUR Champions players and 26 football legends.

A Unique Format

The tournament will kick off with the football legends and PGA TOUR Champions players teeing off together on Friday and Saturday. The event will culminate in a final round featuring only the PGA TOUR Champions players. This format not only adds a layer of excitement but also provides fans with a unique opportunity to see their favorite sports stars from both golf and football compete side by side.

Supporting Charitable Causes

One of the standout aspects of the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational is its commitment to giving back to the community. The tournament will benefit three cornerstone charities: Habitat for Humanity International, First Tee, and Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Proceeds from the event will help these organizations continue their vital work in the community.

Building a Better Future

James Hardie, the title sponsor of the tournament, is dedicated to building resilient communities. As part of their commitment, they have partnered with Habitat for Humanity to construct a new home for a deserving family in South Florida. This initiative not only supports the local community but also aligns with James Hardie's mission of "Building a Better Future for All".

A Spectacle for Fans

The tournament will be televised on the Golf Channel, making it accessible to fans in over 175 countries. With a purse of $2.2 million, the event is set to attract top talent and provide thrilling competition. Spectators can look forward to an unforgettable experience, with opportunities to interact with both golf and football legends.

Conclusion

The James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational is more than just a golf tournament; it's a celebration of sports, community, and philanthropy. As we look forward to the inaugural event in 2025, it's clear that this tournament will leave a lasting impact on both the sports world and the communities it supports.

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2025 PGA TOUR Champions Schedule - Volunteer Opportunities

The PGA TOUR Champions schedule for 2025 has been published by the PGA TOUR.   As usual, we posted it on our website. Below is an extract for the 1st quarter of 2025. However, the full 2025 PGA TOUR Champions schedule on our site contains direct links to the respective volunteer pages, which should make it quite easy for you to find golf volunteer opportunities at a tournament, that you may be interested in.

DATE	TOURNAMENT	COURSE	LOCATION
1/16 - 1/18/25	Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Saturday finish)	Hualalai Golf Course	Ka'upulehu-Kona, HI
2/6 - 2/8/25	Trophy Hassan II	Royal Golf Dar Es Salam	Rabat, Morocco
2/14 - 2/16/25	Chubb Classic	Tiburon Golf Club	Naples, FL
3/7 - 3/9/25	Cologuard Classic	La Paloma Country Club	Tucson, AZ
3/21 - 3/23/25	Hoag Classic	Newport Beach Country Club	Newport Beach, CA
3/28 - 3/30/25	The Galleri Classic	Mission Hills CC	Rancho Mirage, CA

The season begins - as usual - in January in Hawaii and concludes in November in Arizona. Plenty of tournaments are being played in-between, including one interntaional tournament in Morocco. The PGA TOUR Champions and James Hardie also paired up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and created a new tournament, that is being played in Boca Raton, FL in early April.