Wanted: Las Vegas PGA TOUR Event is Seeking Volunteers
Las Vegas, Nev. (April 22, 2016)—The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the Las Vegas PGA TOUR event, is looking for a few good men, women and kids to volunteer to help out with the tournament, scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 6 at TPC Summerlin. This is your chance to get up close and personal with some of the best golfers in the world while helping a wonderful cause. –By Bill Bowman.
The defending champion of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is Smylie Kaufman. Each year, about a dozen pros with ties to Las Vegas tee it up in addition to some of the biggest names in golf. In 2015 both Rickie Fowler and Davis Love III played in Las Vegas.
Volunteer opportunities include admissions, standard bearers, caddie services, walking scorers, shotlink operators and more. Whether you are a golf fan or looking to support the mission of the Shriners Hospitals for Children, the options are endless to give back and volunteer for a cause that impacts the lives of children across the nation every day.
Returning or new volunteers will receive an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party, a week-long tournament access badge, a commemorative gift, meals during shifts and a uniform including a tournament golf shirt, jacket and hat. Volunteers can also select an upgraded package that includes a straw hat in place of a ball cap for an additional $10.
Those interested in volunteering can take advantage of an early-bird discount, with volunteer registration fees as low as $65 until June 30. Fees will increase by $5 beginning July 1. This fee helps to defray the tournament’s costs associated with each volunteer. The tournament is operated as a 501(c)3 charity and every available dollar is dedicated to our mission of raising awareness and money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Individuals can register online or contact Donna Millwood at dmillwood@shrinershospitalsopen.com.
The 2016 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open brings the FedExCup to Las Vegas as the PGA TOUR returns to the Las Vegas valley for the 34th consecutive year. Many of the top golfers in the world will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is changing lives every day through innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education. The 22 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico provide advanced care for children with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate. Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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