| Volunteer for THE TOUR Championship |
Last Update: October 6, 2008 TOUR Championship Volunteers: It takes hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours of support to ensure the success of THE TOUR Championship Presented by Coca-Cola. THE TOUR Championship provides us the opportunity to give back to the community. Since 1998, over $7.6 million has been raised for our charities which primarily benefit the East Lake Foundation and the First Tee of Atlanta. It is with our volunteer support and effort that we are able to give so much back to charity, the heart of the PGA TOUR. PLEASE NOTE: THE TOUR Championship dates for 2009 have not yet been determined. 2009 Volunteer Recruiting Timeline January 2009: In mid January, applications will be sent via email and U.S. Mail to all volunteers
from the 2008 TOUR Championship. Volunteers with an email address in the database will receive both. April 1, 2009: Remaining positions will be open to anyone and will be filled on a first come, first served
basis. Positions can only be filled with a paid application. We cannot hold spots with just a name. It takes 62 volunteer committees to successfully run THE TOUR Championship. Click here to see the list of all committees and a brief description of what each one does. To receive information to volunteer for 2009, please fill out the Volunteer Application Request form and send it to the tournament office. Information for all new volunteers will be sent April, 2009. For More Information: For questions regarding volunteering for THE TOUR Championship, please call 404.378.8687. Thank you for your interest in volunteering for THE TOUR Championship! |
| Volunteer Uniform |
 2008 Uniform VOLUNTEERS White Greg Norman Shirt Red Cutter and Buck Jacket CHAIRMEN Women: Red Cutter and Buck Shirt Men: Red Nike Shirt Red Cutter and Buck Jacket
|
| Billy Payne Volunteer of the Year Award |
 The Award The Billy Payne Volunteer of the Year Award was created during the 2004 Championship. As East Lake Golf Club is now the permanent home of the Championship, the tournament organizers knew it was important to recognize an outstanding volunteer every year. The award was named after Billy Payne, in recognition for the work he done for THE TOUR Championship and in the Atlanta community. Payne was the inaugural recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award and it was presented to him during the Greenside Chat in 2004. The award will be given to the volunteer that best displays Payne's qualities which include leadership, service, hard work, humility, camaraderie, respect for people, love of the game and desire to enhance local community. Chairman, Hole Captains and Vice Chairmen will be asked to cast their vote for their Volunteer of the Year candidate at the completion of the tournament. Nominations will be reviewed by the General Chairman, Vice Chairmen and the Championship Staff. The Volunteer of the Year winner will be announced at the Greenside Chat and will receive a replica of the Bobby Jones Calamity Jane Putter. The information and criteria for the award will be available during tournament week in Volunteer Village. The Volunteer Tent committee will be available to help answer any questions. Pictured left to right are: Executive Director of THE TOUR Championship, Todd Rhinehart; President of East Lake Golf Club, Ray Robinson; 2004 General Chairman and Inaugural Award Recipient, Billy Payne; the Coca-Cola Company, Kasia Horner and Vice President of PGA TOUR Championship Management, Ron Cross. |
 2004 Billy Payne Volunteer of the Year Award Winner: Dr. David Apple Dr. Apple volunteered on the First Aid Committee for THE TOUR Championship in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004. He was instrumental in securing the First Aid support in the inaugural year of the tournament at East Lake and played an important part in facilitating the relationship between the hospital and the tournament throughout his tenure. Congratulations Dr. Apple and Thank You for your support. |
 2005 Billy Payne Volunteer of the Year Award Winner: Tom Kesler Tom Kesler has volunteered on the Scoring Committee for THE TOUR Championship in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Tom runs the monster board and has been invaluable to his chairman in recruiting, scheduling and follow up as the need arose regardless of the time involved and without being asked. Congratulations Tom and Thank You for your support. Pictured left to right: Vice-Chairman of the Scoring Division that oversees the Scoring Committee, Donna Brown; and Tom Kesler |
 2006 Billy Payne Volunteer of the Year Award Winner: Mark Wellden Mark Wellden exhibits a fantastic volunteer spirit. He is an invaluable transportation driver. He's always willing to come in early and stay late. He is one of the "go-to" drivers for transportation of PGA TOUR VIPs. Mark has volunteered and worked in transportation for five years. He is always available for early and late runs and often does both in the same day. In 2006, Mark worked 15 shifts out of 18 available on the schedule. He always works on departure Sunday and stays until the last guest and volunteer are on their way home safely. He's willing to do anyting that needs to be done. Congratulations Mark and thank you for your support! Pictured left to right: Billy Payne, current Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and former General Chairman of THE TOUR Championship, and Mark Wellden |
| Tom Cousins Leadership Award |
 The Award The Tom Cousins Leadership Award was established in 2005 to recognize an outstanding Committee Chairman or Hole Captain each year who exemplifies the ideal team leader in terms of service to the tournament, an energetic spirit, perseverance, flexibility, hard work and who shows exceptional dedication to the tournament. The award was named after Tom Cousins, in recognition for his leadership in the Atlanta community. Cousins was the inaugural recipient of the Leadership Award and it was presented to him during the Greenside Chat in 2005. The Volunteer of the Year will be announced each year at the Greenside Chat and the winner will receive a special award which includes a replica of the feather from the Native American bust which resides at East Lake Golf Club. Picture: Inaugural Award Recipient, Mr. Tom Cousins (left), and 2005/2006 General Chairman, Rob Johnston, pose at the dedication of the native american bust. |
 2006 Tom Cousins Leadership Award Winner: Danny Royal Danny Royal has been chairman of the Media Center Committee every year since THE TOUR Championship began at East Lake in 1998. Tournament week is a 7am - 7pm working day for Danny - preparing and distributing daily media releases, preparing a daily print/internet clippings package, distribution of player interview schedules, daily media registration, and at the end of the day, manages faxing a full media packet to all media on the PGA TOUR release list. Denise Taylor, Manger of Media Relations for the PGA TOUR says it best ... "Since we first brought THE TOUR Championship to East Lake, I was thrilled when I learned that Danny Royal had agreed to be Media Chairman. I had heard Danny's name and knew that he was well known and respected. Danny's vast knowledge of the Atlanta media and golf has been a great help to the tournament." Congratulations Danny and Thank You for your support! Pictured left to right: East Lake Foundation Visionary and Philanthopist, Tom Cousins and Danny Royal |
2005 Tom Cousins Leadership Award Winners: |
 Jane Franklin Jane Franklin started off as a Transportation volunteer in 1998 and in 2000 was made chairman of the Special Needs Committee for THE TOUR Championship. She has been chairman of that committee in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Jane has a very bubbly personality and is great at making people feel comfortable and appreciated. She is always eager and welcomes the opportunity to take on extra tasks, including helping every year with Uniform Distribution. Congratulations Jane and Thank You for your support! Pictured left to right: East Lake Foundation Visionary and Philanthopist, Tom Cousins; Chairman of Special Needs Committee, Jane Franklin; and Vice-Chairman of the Facilities Division that oversees Jane's Committee, Andy Crockett |
 Hoyt Smith Hoyt Smith is the Atlanta golf marshal guru! Hoyt started off as chairman of Hole #1 back in 1998, then in 2000 was chairman of the Marshals on the front 9, and in 2002 was made chairman of all the Marshals - a position which he has held since then in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Hoyt has been instramental in building our excellent marshal leadership team, and works closely with all of the hole chairmen to ensure their highest level of performance. He also runs orientation for the volunteer marshals every year and is one of hte very first people to arrive every morning and one of the last to leave the course daily. Congratulations Hoyt and Thank You for your support! Pictured left to right: East Lake Foundation Visionary and Philanthopist, Tom Cousins; Marshals Chairman, Hoyt Smith; and Vice-Chairman of the Marshals Division that oversees all Marshals, Tom Coco |
| Volunteer Organizational Chart |
It takes 1,250 volunteers to run THE TOUR Championship. Ever wonder how they are all organized? Volunteer Positions There are five different types of volunteer positions: Volunteers - are assigned to work on a committee. They report to their committee Chairman. Chairmen - are in charge of managing the committee they are assigned to. There are 62 total committees. Chairman report to their Vice-Chairman. Vice-Chairmen - are in charge of managing the committees in their division. There are 8 total divisions. Vice-Chairmen report to the First Vice-Chairman and the General Chairman. First Vice-Chairman - is in charge of overseeing all the committees and divisions at THE TOUR Championship. The First Vice-Chairman reports to the General Chairman. General Chairman - is in charge of overseeing all the committees and divisions at THE TOUR Championship. The PGA TOUR staff meets monthly with our "Executive Board" of volunteers which includes the General Chairman, First Vice-Chairmen, and all Vice-Chairmen. We meet to discuss all aspects of tournament operations and volunteer issues. We don't get to see most of our chairmen and volunteers until closer to the tournament. To see where your committee is located on the Organizational Chart, click here. |
| Volunteer Newsletter |
Get the best deals on the best equipment all at the SHOP.PGATOUR.COM.
TOP 100
PGATOUR.com is part of the Turner Sports and Entertainment Digital Network