Village of Pinehurst, N.C. (June 11) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Pinehurst Resort are pleased to announce that volunteer applications for the 2014 U.S Open Championships, June 9-22, 2014, are now available. The U.S. Open is scheduled for June 12-15 and the U.S. Women’s Open is June 19-22 and both championships will be played at Pinehurst No. 2.
Approximately 7,000 volunteers will be needed to fill positions on 18 committees, including corporate hospitality, leaderboards, marshals and merchandise. With back-to-back championships on Course No. 2, volunteers will be able to choose from three volunteer options in an effort to accommodate their availability throughout the two weeks. Each volunteer shift will last five to six hours. Volunteers may choose from one of the following options:
Option One – Five-Shift Minimum: Three shifts will be scheduled during the U.S. Open and two shifts will be scheduled during the U.S. Women’s Open.
Option Two – Four-Shift Minimum: Three shifts will be scheduled during the U.S. Open and one shift will be scheduled during the U.S. Women’s Open.
Option Three – U.S. Open Championship or U.S. Women’s Open Championship: Four shifts will be scheduled during the U.S. Open or U.S. Women’s Open ONLY.
All volunteers are required to purchase the volunteer package for $175. The uniform is specifically designed for the 2014 U.S. Open Championships, which consists of two golf shirts, one jacket and one piece of headwear. A credential based on the selected volunteer option will also be given. Volunteer positions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information on those who want to submit an online application, read full committee descriptions and work options, please go to http://2014volunteers.usga.org. To request an application via mail, please send an email to 2014usopen@usga.org.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
About the USGA
The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA’s working jurisdiction comprises the United States, its territories and Mexico.
The USGA is a global leader in the development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game’s history, and funds an ongoing “For the Good of the Game” charitable giving program. Additionally, the USGA’s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
Contact:
Pete Kowalski, USGA Communications
908-216-8435 (cell)
pkowalski@usga.org
