The Heart of the
Digital Commerce Group Open
Be more than a spectator. Step inside the ropes and help us define the future of golf heritage. Your dedication fuels the tournament.
Volunteers Roles
Find Your Role
The set up crew is responsible for setting up all signs, ropes, flags and portable tents. This crew works closely with the PGA TOUR Americas staff with preparing the event and assisting wherever required. Volunteers should be in good physical shape and be able to work with a number of other team members.
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Thursday, Sept. 3 : 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Friday, Sept. 4: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Saturday, Sept. 5: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Sunday, Sept. 1: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Sunday, Sept. 21: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Marshals are important for crowd control and help ensure proper playing conditions for the players.
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Marshals are needed on tees and around greens as these are the most highly trafficked areas. They may also be needed around the clubhouse or areas where spectator paths cross golf holes.
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Transportation is responsible for shuttling players and other staff between various Greater Victoria locations.
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Drivers may have to be available for evening shifts.
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Drivers should have a clean drivers record.
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Drivers should have good geographical knowledge of the city.
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A class 4 license certification is preferred but not mandatory.
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Spotters play a large role in maintaining proper pace of play and are therefore very important.
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The Host Organization should provide flags to indicate where the player’s ball has ended up in the case that the rough is too long to easily locate a golf ball.
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They will also be trained in signaling back to the tee to indicate whether the players ball is in play or not.
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The ideal walking scorer has good golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes and is comfortable with using basic technology. Each Walking scorer is given a scoring device, radio and headset and will use the scoring device to record each stroke on all 18 holes; including where the shot was taken from (i.e., tee, fairway, rough, bunker, green, etc.). The Walking Scorer does this for each player in their group simultaneously.
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The TOUR will provide the Walking Scorer Chair with a Scoring Training Video so that walking scorers can be prepared for training.
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REMINDER: Training is mandatory for walking scorer volunteers.
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Caddies should be able to walk 18 holes over multiple days, carry roughly 50 pounds and have good golf knowledge. It is rare that a player travels with a Tour staff bag, many players will have a double strapped carrying bag. It is important for caddies to understand that the players are competing for their future dream of playing on the PGA TOUR and that it is their job. Unless asked by players, caddies should not provide ~my advice and should be focused on carrying the bag, raking bunkers, washing clubs/balls, pulling flags, etc.
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Preferably, caddies should be available Thursday through Sunday. Caddies who are available during the entire week will be assigned to players first.
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The hospitality committee consists of a small team of volunteers. This committee will be communicating and interacting with sponsors, players and VIP’s on a regular basis. Some roles may include;
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Assisting with tournament clinics including the registering of amateur participants.
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Managing the entrances to all VIP hospitality areas, ensuring that only properly accredited persons are allowed entry.
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Assisting with the operation of hospitality areas including working with the host facilities to ensure food and drink are available.
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Possibly running food orders from the kitchen to our VIP tents.
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Communicating on behalf of the event with Sponsors and VIP’s.
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We are planning to have a number of events throughout the week with most events needing hospitality support from approx 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.
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The ideal standard bearer volunteer should have some basic golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes comfortably while carrying an aluminum sign. Although the standards themselves are aluminum and not overly heavy, it is recommended that stronger individuals be recruited for standard bearing.
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These individuals should arrive at the course a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their assigned group to receive their standard and training on proper operation.
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The ideal standard bearer volunteer should have some basic golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes comfortably while carrying an aluminum sign. Although the standards themselves are aluminum and not overly heavy, it is recommended that stronger individuals be recruited for standard bearing.
-
These individuals should arrive at the course a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their assigned group to receive their standard and training on proper operation.
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Volunteers Roles
Find Your Role
The set up crew is responsible for setting up all signs, ropes, flags and portable tents. This crew works closely with the PGA TOUR Americas staff with preparing the event and assisting wherever required. Volunteers should be in good physical shape and be able to work with a number of other team members.
-
Thursday, Sept. 3 : 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Friday, Sept. 4: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Saturday, Sept. 5: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Sunday, Sept. 1: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Sunday, Sept. 21: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Marshals are important for crowd control and help ensure proper playing conditions for the players.
-
Marshals are needed on tees and around greens as these are the most highly trafficked areas. They may also be needed around the clubhouse or areas where spectator paths cross golf holes.
-
Transportation is responsible for shuttling players and other staff between various Greater Victoria locations.
-
Drivers may have to be available for evening shifts.
-
Drivers should have a clean drivers record.
-
Drivers should have good geographical knowledge of the city.
-
A class 4 license certification is preferred but not mandatory.
-
-
Spotters play a large role in maintaining proper pace of play and are therefore very important.
-
The Host Organization should provide flags to indicate where the player’s ball has ended up in the case that the rough is too long to easily locate a golf ball.
-
They will also be trained in signaling back to the tee to indicate whether the players ball is in play or not.
-
-
The ideal walking scorer has good golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes and is comfortable with using basic technology. Each Walking scorer is given a scoring device, radio and headset and will use the scoring device to record each stroke on all 18 holes; including where the shot was taken from (i.e., tee, fairway, rough, bunker, green, etc.). The Walking Scorer does this for each player in their group simultaneously.
-
The TOUR will provide the Walking Scorer Chair with a Scoring Training Video so that walking scorers can be prepared for training.
-
REMINDER: Training is mandatory for walking scorer volunteers.
-
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Caddies should be able to walk 18 holes over multiple days, carry roughly 50 pounds and have good golf knowledge. It is rare that a player travels with a Tour staff bag, many players will have a double strapped carrying bag. It is important for caddies to understand that the players are competing for their future dream of playing on the PGA TOUR and that it is their job. Unless asked by players, caddies should not provide ~my advice and should be focused on carrying the bag, raking bunkers, washing clubs/balls, pulling flags, etc.
-
Preferably, caddies should be available Thursday through Sunday. Caddies who are available during the entire week will be assigned to players first.
-
The hospitality committee consists of a small team of volunteers. This committee will be communicating and interacting with sponsors, players and VIP’s on a regular basis. Some roles may include;
-
Assisting with tournament clinics including the registering of amateur participants.
-
Managing the entrances to all VIP hospitality areas, ensuring that only properly accredited persons are allowed entry.
-
Assisting with the operation of hospitality areas including working with the host facilities to ensure food and drink are available.
-
Possibly running food orders from the kitchen to our VIP tents.
-
Communicating on behalf of the event with Sponsors and VIP’s.
-
We are planning to have a number of events throughout the week with most events needing hospitality support from approx 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.
-
-
The ideal standard bearer volunteer should have some basic golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes comfortably while carrying an aluminum sign. Although the standards themselves are aluminum and not overly heavy, it is recommended that stronger individuals be recruited for standard bearing.
-
These individuals should arrive at the course a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their assigned group to receive their standard and training on proper operation.
-
-
The ideal standard bearer volunteer should have some basic golf knowledge, can walk 18 holes comfortably while carrying an aluminum sign. Although the standards themselves are aluminum and not overly heavy, it is recommended that stronger individuals be recruited for standard bearing.
-
These individuals should arrive at the course a minimum of 30 minutes prior to their assigned group to receive their standard and training on proper operation.
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Online Application
Submit your profile, availability, and role preferences through our secure portal. Applications are open now.
Review & Placement
Our committee reviews submissions. Placements are based on experience and availability schedules.
Orientation & Training
Attend a mandatory on-site orientation where you'll receive your kit and specific role training.
The Journey Starts Here
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Online Application
Submit your profile, availability, and role preferences through our secure portal. Applications are open now.
Review & Placement
Our committee reviews submissions. Placements are based on experience and availability schedules.
Orientation & Training
Attend a mandatory on-site orientation where you'll receive your kit and specific role training.