COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

* - Signifies Restricted Committee. See the bottom of the page for more information. 

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Admission Gates/Ticketing

Committee Chair: Jan Wheeler Admission Gate volunteers will be stationed at three entrances to scan and check tickets of all patrons. If patrons need to purchase a ticket, the volunteer will direct them online. Volunteers will also assist with any issues or questions regarding tickets.

 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 -Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+
Reserved for Project Joy & Hope Volunteers

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*Caddie Services - Restricted Committee

Committee Chair: Kim Comeaux
This committee provides support to the PGA TOUR caddies. Volunteers will assist with professional caddie registration, distribute, and collect caddie bibs and towels, maintain the caddie lounge area, and act as a concierge for the caddies.

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Cart Management

Committee Chairs: Terren Roark
Volunteers will manage the distribution and return of all golf carts. Assist with cart numbering and name plates, answer questions, and address cart maintenance issues throughout the day. At the end of the day, ensure cart keys are returned, carts are charging, cleaned daily, and staged appropriately for easy access in the morning.
 

Volunteers are needed Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 21+

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Competition Support - ShotLink Moble Spotter (SMS)

Committee Chair: Bill Scott

As ShotLink transitions into its most recent development (ShotLink 2.0), the LBO role will transition as well. Under Competition Support, the LBO and Spotter committee will now merge and become one committee – ShotLink Mobile Spotters (SMS). This new 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 each hole. 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.

 

Requirements to be a Competition Support ShotLink Mobile Spotter:

• Must complete a short online training course.

• Must attend a short virtual or in-person training session prior to tournament week.

• Must complete ShotLink disclosure form.

 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 -Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+

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Competition Support: Walking Scorers - Restricted Committee

Committee Chairs: Doug & Stefanie Elsesser The Walking Scorer role is a prestigious and critical volunteer position that requires mental and physical stamina, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of the game of golf. The Walking Scorer accompanies a group of up to three players to keep score, track specific statistics, and capture real-time data that informs all aspects of the ShotLink system.

 

Walking Scorers must have the physical ability to easily keep pace with their group across all 18 holes without a break and in varying weather conditions (rain or shine). Scorers should be comfortable using a handheld digital device to record each shot, as well as the voice radio with a headset that allows for constant communication with the ShotLink staff. Scorers’ “metrics” will be measured and reviewed each day with PGA ShotLink staff.

 

Walking Scorers must complete a 1-hour online training course at least once per PGA season, attend a 1-hour in person training the weekend prior to the tournament, and are required to work Wednesday’s ProAM and Thursday or Friday (before a weekend shift will be offered).

 

Volunteers are needed Wednesday, March 27 – Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+

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Evacuation

Committee Chair: Bill Essay
Volunteers will be tasked with staging carts the weekend before the tournament. Volunteers will assist with Player/Caddie/Volunteer evacuations in case of an emergency or inclement weather. If an evacuation occurs, evacuation volunteers will collect carts upon Player/Caddie arrival and will restage each cart for departure. This
committee requires volunteers to standby all day and may not be utilized during tournament week if weather is perfect. This committee is subject to change.

 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 - Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 21+

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Fan Engagement

Committee Chair: Shelley Fuller Volunteers work directly with the guests, sponsors, and tournament staff in special Fan areas throughout the tournament. Volunteers will assist at vendor booths, distribute gateway giveaways, assist our youngest fans in the Kids Zone, and will service our information stations throughout the course.

 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+
Reserved for Project Joy & Hope Volunteers

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Food and Beverage Distribution

Committee Chair: Kirk Shepherd During tournament week, the primary focus of the volunteers will be distribution of water, ice, food, snacks and other supplies for the players, caddies, volunteers, and various special events. Volunteers on this committee may be assigned to various holes to ensure other volunteers have enough throughout the day. Requirements for this committee are the ability to lift 35 lbs. Volunteers must be prepared for all weather conditions. This position may be labor intensive. Sunday, March 24th is a prep day – washing ice chest and staging for the next day.

 

Volunteers are needed Sunday, March 24 – Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+

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Gallery Management Ambassadors 

Committee Chair: Orval Marlow

Gallery Management Ambassadors (“GMAs”) are given a unique inside and outside the rope’s tournament experience. GMAs are responsible for managing gallery noise & traffic; ensuring player safety and efficient movement around the golf course; ensuring the safety of our guests by reinforcing health & safety policies; leading by example; and providing a world class guest experience. GMAs 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 player’s swing. Gallery Management Ambassadors are assigned to the tee box, fairway and green of a specific hole (1-18), or to high traffic areas such as practice locations, cross walks, and hospitality areas.

 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 – Sunday, March 31 (except on Tuesday, March 26)

Age Requirement: 18+ (unless you have experience in golf)
*golf experience is a plus*

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Gallery Management Ambassadors: Putting Green Transitions

Committee Chair: Orval Marlow

Gallery Management Ambassadors will be assigned to each crosswalk or pathway surrounding the putting green area. GMAs will pull the rope across the crosswalk or pathway to stop all carts, spectators, and staff to ensure the player can safely walk across the crosswalk or pathway. GMAs are needed Mon-Sun.

 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 – Sunday, March 31 (except on Tuesday, March 26)

Age Requirement: 18+

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Honorary Observers

Committee Chair: Allison Tyra
Volunteers will assist with checking in sponsors and distributing credentials to each participant. Volunteers will provide a short training about the program and will escort each participant to Holes 1 & 10.
 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March. 28 - Sunday, March. 31
Age Requirement: 18+
Must be available to work two, full days.

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Hospitality

Committee Chair: Helen Duskin

Volunteers will be assigned to one of the hospitality venues/areas. Volunteers will monitor the entrances to the hospitality venues and ensure that only those with proper credentials/tickets are allowed in each specific area. Volunteers will also assist with welcoming guests and answering any questions. This position requires volunteers to stand throughout their shift.

 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+

Must be available to work two full days or four shifts.

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Leaderboards* - Restricted Committee

Committee Chairs: Doug & Stefanie Elsesser

Volunteers will provide status and scores on the manual leaderboards located on the course. This committee may require the ability to climb ladders and operate from elevated platforms.

 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31

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Media Center* - Restricted Committee

Committee Chair: Clay Scott
Volunteers will coordinate the operation of the media center. The media center is the hub for television, print and radio reporters during the tournament. Volunteers may be asked to stay late, depending on when the media is finished for the evening.

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Medical* - Restricted Committee

Committee Chair: Dr. Phil Jacobs
The responsibilities of this committee involve the coordination and assistance to all Medical personnel contracted for the event. Works directly with contracted medical staff. Must be a licensed medical professional.
 

Medical volunteers are needed Wednesday, March 27 -Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 18+

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Merchandise

Committee Chair: Tim West Volunteers will assist the Tournament Staff in stocking and selling merchandise in the official merchandise tent. Volunteers will help unpack, hang, and price merchandise before tournament week. During tournament week, volunteers will manage registers, provide customer service, and help keep the tent stocked. Must be comfortable standing for several hours and handling transactions on the registers.

 

Volunteers are needed Wednesday, March 27 – Sunday, March 31.

Pretournament Dates Needed: TBD

Age Requirement: 18+

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Parking

Committee Chair: Veronica Levet
Parking volunteers will ensure cars are entering the parking lots with the proper parking pass. Must be comfortable directing cars away if the proper parking pass is not presented. We will have multiple parking sites.
 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 – Sunday, March 31

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Photography
Committee Chair: Quy Ngo
Volunteers will be tasked with a shot list of tournament related items to photograph during the tournament week. Volunteers must have their own camera equipment.
 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 – Sunday March 31
Age Requirement: 18+

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Player Services* - Restricted Committee
Committee Chair: TBD
Volunteers will act as a concierge to professional players. This committee works closely with the Transportation Committee. Volunteers will also assist with professional player registration, vehicle assignments, manage the player hospitality area, and book dinner reservations for players and family members.

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Practice Range

Committee Chair: Kent England

Volunteers on this committee will oversee the operations of the practice facility including the driving range and putting green. Volunteers are responsible for setting up name plates for players, sorting golf balls, filling range buckets, and marshalling the putting green. This committee will have early mornings and late evenings.

 

Volunteers are needed Sunday, March 24 – Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 18+

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Pro-Am

Committee Chair: Allison Tyra
Volunteers must be available for all Pro-Am events which are full day, there are no shifts. Expect to be on course approximately 10-12 hours and EARLY usually two hours before first tee time. These events are imperative and the committee’s responsibility to effectively execute. Experience with elite customer service is preferred and a professional appearance and attitude are a must. Responsibilities will include welcoming players to the course, registration, assembling/distribution of participant gifts, carrying and staging golf bags, score card collection and assisting with Pro-Am evening events as needed.
**MUST BE ABLE TO STAND FOR LONG PERIODS AND LIFT 20-30 lbs.

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 27 at Memorial Park Golf Course and Saturday, March 30 at Golf Club of Houston. 
CLOSED - This committee requires chair pre-approval and a passcode for volunteer registration. If you have an interest in joining, please email volunteers@astrosgolf.com.

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Shipping and Receiving

Committee Chair: Ray Anderson Volunteers will be stationed at the tournament’s shipping and receiving area and will ensure that all packages are distributed to Tournament Staff, PGA TOUR, Players, Golf Channel, etc. This committee will require some heavy lifting as packages arrive in different sizes. This position will work outside all day and volunteers must be prepared for all weather conditions. There may be times when this committee sits and waits until shipments arrive.

 

Volunteers are needed Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 31

Age Requirement: 18+

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Shuttling

Committee Chair: Chris Fuller
Volunteers will shuttle spectators/VIPs in golf carts from parking lots to various entrances.
 

Volunteers are needed Monday, March 25 – Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 21+
Reserved for Project Joy & Hope Volunteers

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Standard Bearers* - Restricted Committee

Committee Chair: Jarron Papale
Volunteers will follow a group of golfers during their round of play, inside the ropes. Your primary responsibility will be to show the gallery who is playing in the group and to display their scores in relation to par on a cumulative basis by carrying a standard sign presenting the information.

• A basic understanding of golf scoring and golf etiquette is required. Shifts are outside and in direct sunlight and the elements. Volunteers must have the ability to walk 18 holes while carrying a 5-pound sign.

Standard Bearers must be available to work at least two shifts on a weekday (Wednesday-Friday), or one weekday (Wednesday-Friday) and one weekend (Saturday-Sunday) shift.

Volunteers are needed Wednesday, March 27 – Sunday, March 31
Age Requirement: 14+

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Television* - Restricted Committee

Committee Chairs: Doug & Stefanie Elsesser
Spotters: Each spotter is assigned a group and follows along inside the ropes. At all times they must know what each player lies, what player will be hitting next, and what club has been selected, which they communicate back to the television truck via radio. It requires a solid understanding of the rules of the game, good communication skills, and the ability to walk 18 holes each day. They are integral to the success of our telecast.
 

On-Course Commentator Driver: Each assistant is assigned a commentator. They must be able to drive a golf cart and have good communication skills. Each driver must be available all four days. This role is good for someone who wants to enjoy the action but, may not have the physical ability or the knowledge of the game to fulfill one of the other roles.
 

Volunteers are needed Thursday, March 28 – Sunday, March 31

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Tournament Office

Committee Chair: Vikki Hale

Volunteers on this committee will be stationed in the Tournament Office at the golf course. The primary responsibility of these volunteers is to answer the Texas Children’s Houston Open phone lines and assist with questions or problems that may arise. This position will work inside all day.

 

Monday, March 25 – Sunday, March 31 (Pre-tournament shifts: TBD

Must be available to work full day shifts and at least four days.

Age Requirement 18+

 

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Tournament Operations

Committee Chair: Roger Kurtin

The Tournament Operations committee will assist the Operations Manager. There will be days when help is needed in February & March leading up to tournament week. All individuals must be comfortable working in the heat, rain, and all sorts of weather. This is a physically demanding committee. Lifting moderately heavy items, climbing ladders, building/assembling items, shoveling/digging holes and using power tools are just some of the tasks volunteers on this committee perform.

 

Volunteers are needed: Saturday, March 23 –Mon. April 1

Pre-tournament dates: TBD Age Requirement: 18+

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Transportation

Committee Chair: Benjie Hernandez & Nick Bunkua Volunteers will assist with the pick-up and return of golf professionals and management staff to both Houston Hobby and Bush International airports. May be asked to drive players, family members and other VIP’s to and from hotels and other destinations. Volunteers will also assist with inventory, inspection, staging and deployment of courtesy cars and the collection, inspection and staging of the cars at the end of the tournament. Must be 25 years of age and provide a valid U.S. driver’s license. You will also have to undergo a mandatory motor vehicle record check, in addition to the criminal background check, prior to volunteering.

 

Volunteers are needed Saturday, March 23 – Monday, April 1

Age Requirement: 25+

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Volunteer Services

Committee Chair: LaShabriel Keys

Volunteers will assist with the inventory and assembly of volunteer uniform packages. Volunteers will help distribute the uniform packages on the scheduled distribution/training days. During tournament week, volunteers will manage the volunteer tent, ensure only credentialed volunteers are entering the tent, answer questions, exchange/sell uniforms, and maintain the volunteer hospitality area by restocking food/beverage and keeping the area clean.

Volunteers are needed March 15 – 17; March 21 & 22; Monday, March 25 – 31

Age Requirement: 18+

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*Restricted Committees
Due to the limited number of volunteers required for these committees, only those who have worked on this committee between 2019-2022 or have met with the Committee Chairs directly can sign up for restricted committees.

• Caddie Services

• Leaderboards

• Media Center

• Medical

• Player Services

• Standard Bearers

• Television

• Walking Scorers