VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTIONS

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ON COURSE SERVICES

Marshals -- Responsible for crowd management, gallery noise control, and player movement. Committee also provides van and golf cart drivers to shuttle players from the course to secured areas following completion of play and/or due to inclement weather to safety. Marshals are expected to work THREE (3) shifts throughout the week.

Advance Marshals -- Responsible for crowd control outside of roped off areas throughout the course such as walkways for PGA TOUR player movement. This includes escorting Pros to and from the putting green and to the first tee as well as controlling the crowd at the driving range.

Putting Green/Chipping Area -- Sets up and maintains the practice facility for the contestants and works with security personnel to exercise gallery control at the range.

Course Operations Team -- Support and maintain roping and staking the TPC Blue Monster golf course.

FACILITY SERVICES

Beverage Course Support & Special Services -- Responsible for distribution of refreshments for players and volunteers and other goods to various locations throughout the course. Replenishing those coolers throughout the day and collecting them in the evening are also responsibilities of this committee. Also, distributes tournament program, spectator guides & pairing sheets and any other information items to hospitality areas, resort property, entrances, and other locations.

ADA & Volunteer Transportation On-Course -- Transports volunteers and ADA patrons to specific areas on the golf course.

Player Evacuation -- provides vehicle transportation for players, caddies, etc. to/from golf course in the event of bad weather.

Cart Control - Responsible for cart distribution and control during the WGC Cadillac Championship

week. Committee also ensures carts are returned and charged at the end of each day. Early morning and afternoon shifts are available.

SCORING SERVICES

Leaderboard/Scoreboards -- Displays scores and status on manual leaderboards which are located on course. Responsible for updating and communicating progress with the scoring control headquarters.

SHOTLink Walking Scorers -- Scorers walk with each group to keep statistics and hole-by-hole records for each player. Mandatory training sessions are on Saturday before tournament and Tuesday or Wednesday practice round days.

SHOTLink Laser Operators -- Operates stationary tripod lasers at locations on the course to provide statistical information. The lasers are stationed greenside and at designated landing areas. The SHOTLink System collects and disseminates scoring and statistical data on every shot, real-time, during every match via the use of hand held palm pilots. The gathered information is used immediately by television, PGA TOUR.COM, and the TOUR Links player laptop program. Training is provided by the PGA TOUR. Additional information can be found at SHOTLink.com. Mandatory training sessions are held Saturday before tournament and Tuesday or Wednesday practice round days.

Standard Bearers -- Responsible for recruiting and coordinating high school students (13 -- 18 years of age) Each Standard Bearer must be able to carry the standard (app. 5-6 pounds) and walk the length of the course. The standard displays the Pro's score in relation to par on a cumulative basis.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Volunteers Clubhouse -- Committee will manage the Volunteer Headquarters, serve as a message center, and act as a general checkpoint for all volunteers. Will distribute lunch coupons and act as our Volunteer Hospitality committee.

Volunteer Communication/PR -- Work closely with tournament office and Leadership Team on volunteer newsletter, photos, etc. prior to and during tournament week.

Uniform/Credential Distribution -- Provide service for inventory and distribution of all volunteer apparel and benefits. Also, sells merchandise during tournament week.

Volunteers Party/Socials-- Work with tournament office and coordinate all components regarding the volunteer party. From working with caterer, site set-up, collecting raffle prizes, and coordinating time, location, guest speakers and post clean-up for a successful volunteer party.

Volunteer Check-In -- Check in all volunteers daily and distribute lunch coupon, golf coupon, newsletter and other information for that particular day.

Volunteer Pool -- If you would like to experience volunteering in different areas each day, join the Volunteer Pool and to enjoy this experience. A Committee chairman will contact you with your schedule for the week.

ADMISSION SERVICES

Championship Office Support -- Assists the tournament office prior to and during the tournament with general administration duties to include answering the phones, taking ticket orders, assisting with distribution of important information and greeting office guests. Oversee management of volunteer resources, duties will include; distribution, database development & management, and processing volunteer registrations. Volunteers are needed beginning in October 2011. Be a part of behind the scenes on how the tournament runs. Volunteers on this committee should be available to work during the weekdays, between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Admissions/Information/Lost and Found -- Posted at admission gates to greet & check spectators for proper credentials, sell tickets, provide general and directional information to the public, and serve as a lost and found drop off area. Become a part of the "Red Caps" for any information needs.

Finance -- Assist PGA TOUR staff in daily financial functions that are needed; package tickets and distribute to Will Call.

Will Call -- Assists in the distribution of credentials. (Located at the Entrance Marquee)

VIP Will Call - This committee is located inside the Doral Clubhouse; responsibilities will not only distribute credentials as well as be able to answer any WGC Cadillac Championship questions, etc.

PLAYER SERVICES

Caddies -- Register caddies at the beginning of the week and then distribute and collect caddie bibs each day of the tournament.

Pro/VIP Transportation Airport/Hotels -- Transports players, officials and VIPs to and from the golf course, airport and hotels. Drivers are also needed before and after the event to collect and return cars to the local dealerships. Distribute, deploy, check, maintain, inventory and logo the fleet of transportation vehicles provided to the tournament by the official car sponsor. Distribute these vehicles to Pros, VIPs, tournament staff and officials. This group also supports airport meet/greeters.

Media News Center -- Work along side the PGA TOUR Media staff, assisting visiting media companies reporting on the WGC.

SPECTATOR SERVICES

Corporate Hospitality -- Hosts corporate sponsors in hospitality areas by checking spectators for proper credentials, meeting and greeting guests, and providing WGC Cadillac Championship - information.

Hospitality Greeters for the following areas:

•18th Green Skyboxes --18th Green (Thursday-Sunday)
•18th Green Club Boxes --18th Green (Thursday-Sunday)
•Alliance Suites --17th Green (Thursday-Sunday)
•International Club --located players right at the 18th Green (Thursday--Sunday)
•Sarazen Club -- 9th Hole (Thursday-Sunday)
•Monster Seats ( Thursday -- Sunday)
•Clubhouse (Wednesday-Sunday)

Military Hospitality -- This volunteer committee welcomes and oversees the Military Hospitality suite. (Thursday -- Sunday)

Honorary Observers -- This volunteer committee is stationed at the Honorary Observer Tent located at #1 Tee. This committee welcomes, registers, and orients the sponsors that are designated to walk inside the ropes with assigned PGA TOUR Professional golfers.