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    Tournament Volunteers

volunteers at UNC Health Championship

First Citizens Bank, forever first

Special thanks to First Citizens Bank, the Official Volunteer Partner of the UNC Health Championship.

Thank you to all of our 2026 volunteers and volunteer chairpersons. 

Congratulations to Jeffrey and Jacqueline Shaw from the Hospitality Committee on being awarded our 2026 Volunteers of the Week!!

Whether you’re a golf novice, an avid fan, a new volunteer or have been an integral part of the crew for years, there is a place for you!

More than 700 volunteers lend their time and talents to help us fulfill our mission make our tournament a success. Come make new friends, contribute to your community and have fun in the process!

Need community service hours for school? Volunteers age 13 and up are welcome to apply and a letter documenting hours contributed can be supplied after the Tournament.

If interested in 2027 volunteer information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Cindy Hanson: cindy.hanson@unchealth.unc.edu .

2026 Volunteer Committee Descriptions [PDF]

A $50 registration fee helps provide an enhanced volunteer experience, including a uniform package, event tickets, meals, drinks, and snacks, all while supporting the opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

What’s included with your registration?
  • Official volunteer uniform: Adidas golf polo and hat or visor
  • Full-week tournament admission with your Volunteer Badge
  • Two (2) digital Week General Admission passes for family and friends
  • Meals and beverages during your shifts
  • Free parking and shuttle to course

Why Volunteer?

volunteers at UNC Health Championship

Volunteers are vital to ensuring our tournament runs smoothly. Not only will you be able to give back to your community, but you’ll also get to experience the event firsthand and have a great time!

Since this tournament takes place in the heart of Raleigh, it’s a great opportunity to help make a difference in your backyard. Plus, your work can make a big impact since proceeds from the tournament go toward providing opportunities for underrepresented communities and making an impact on the future of golf. We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, ranging from walking scorers to marshals.

2025 PGA Korn Ferry Tour

2025 UNCHC Volunteer of the year award
“Volunteer of the Year” Winner!

We’re proud to share that our own UNCHC Volunteer of the Week, Pat Cullen, has been named the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour Volunteer of the Year! Pat has been part of the UNCHC family since 2008, beginning with concessions before moving to product delivery. When a chair role opened, he stepped in as co-chair of Product Delivery and has already committed to serving again in 2026. Pat is a long-time volunteer whose dedication and humility have left a lasting impact on this tournament. His commitment is unwavering. He is widely respected for his quiet leadership and reliability.”

This is the second time in three years the UNC Health Championship has earned this prestigious honor. Molly Taylor received the 2023 KFT Volunteer of the Year award. This is an incredible reflection of the dedication, teamwork, and welcoming spirit our volunteers bring to the tournament. Pat’s recognition shines a light on the incredible volunteer community behind this event—and the meaningful experience waiting for anyone who joins our volunteer team.

Volunteer Committee Descriptions

Please review each committee description below. The description includes the days the committee is available to volunteer, the activity level, the location where you will be volunteering, and a brief paragraph about some of the committee’s duties and responsibilities.

If you need additional information, please contact Cindy Hanson - Volunteer Coordinator.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Volunteers 13 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult.
  • Volunteers 17 and under are required to have parent/guardian consent.
  • Golf Cart & Motor Vehicle Drivers – Volunteers must have a valid Driver’s License. (There are some restrictions for volunteers 18 and older; no limits for 25 and older)

2026 Volunteer Committee Descriptions [PDF version]

Caddie Services

Monday-Sunday (Walking, Standing, Light Lifting)

  • Location: Caddie Headquarters - Located beside Practice Range
  • Duties: Meet and greet Caddies, ensure the Caddie Headquarters area is welcoming and relaxing, is maintained and free from debris. Assist with restocking and inventorying snacks and beverages. Help assist during the Caddie Meals and Caddie Bib collection process.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Course Crosswalks

Thursday-Sunday (Standing, Walking)

  • Location: At crosswalks located throughout the course in high-traffic areas.
  • Duties: Manage spectator/gallery flow at crosswalks on the course. Crosswalk volunteers work closely with Marshal volunteers to provide a safe environment for players and spectators by limiting play interruptions and ensuring players are not distracted.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Distro & Product Supply

Sunday-Sunday (Walking, Standing, Heavy Lifting/Strenuous Activity)

  • Location:  Various Venus and Tournament Site Locations
  • Duties:  Using a golf cart on a specific route and working with a team of two or more, you will be responsible for restocking supply and product items throughout the day and securing some items after play. Items will be picked up and delivered to all hospitality venues, starting tents, tee boxes, VHQ and various tournament and concession locations throughout the course.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

General Volunteer

Wednesday-Sunday (Activity Levels Vary) - Be Sure to Include Any Restrictions When Registering

  • If you want to volunteer but are unsure where to help, sign up here!
  • Location:  Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ); help cover open shifts for other committees.
  • Duties:  Support VHQ and cover openings on other committees as needed.  When in VHQ, your duties may include committee check-in, meal set-up/clean-up, meal delivery, uniform inventory, helping to support our Fan-Fairway folks, and more.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Hospitality

Thursday-Sunday (Standing, Light Walking, Light Lifting)

  • Location: VIP Hospitality Venues 
  • Duties: Provide a warm, welcoming VIP experience for credentialed spectators and sponsors. Support the needs of our VIP guests and assist with checking/scanning credentials, monitoring and refilling snacks/drinks and supplies, while keeping the venue clean and free of debris. Daily set-up and clean-up.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Marshals

Wednesday-Sunday (Standing, Walking, Some Sitting)

  • Location: Inside the ropes at various locations--tee boxes, greens, landing areas, etc.
  • Duties: Monitor the players’ balls, assisting with locating, flagging, and protecting them when they fall outside the ropes or in the rough.  Work closely with Crosswalk volunteers to manage gallery control, ensuring smooth, safe, and continuous play while minimizing distractions and interruptions for players. 

Wednesday to Friday: Morning and afternoon shifts available
Saturday and Sunday: Shifts run progressively throughout the morning.
Shift times can vary and are subject to change by the PGA Tour

On-Course Support

Thursday- Sunday (Sitting, Standing, Walking)

  • Location: Various locations around the course
  • Duties: As an extension of Volunteer services, you will support volunteers stationed on the course. Using a cart and working with team on a specific route, your duties will include providing drinks, snacks and lunches, and giving restroom breaks. You may also be asked to help switch out volunteers during shift change, transport course volunteers to VHQ during weather emergencies, and additional support requested by the PGA.

Morning, Afternoon Shifts Available

Operations & Grounds

Shifts are available the week before, during, and after the Tournament (Active, Heavy Lifting)

  • Assist the Operations & Grounds Team during Advance Week (before the tournament), throughout tournament week, and during post-tournament breakdown. 
  • Duties: Grounds set-up and maintenance of structures and venues during the tournament.  Post-tournament.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to set-up and breakdown of ropes & stakes, signage, fencing & screening, hospitality & spectator venues, scoreboards, clean-up, and more. 

Morning, Afternoon and All-Day Shifts Available

Player/Caddie Registration

Monday-Wednesday (Sitting)

  • Location: Stationed in the Clubhouse at the Registration table.
  • Duties: Assist players & caddies with registration sign-up. Distribute Tour registration packets to players & caddies.  Perform any other tasks that are requested by the PGA Tour Staff.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Practice Facility

Monday-Sunday (Moderate Walking, Moderate Lifting)

  • Location: Practice Facility
  • Duties:  Manage and support Practice Facility operations and chipping/putting areas. Assist Players and Caddies before, during, and after play with spectator control, ball inventory and distribution, signage placement, and more. 

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Standard Bearers

Friday-Sunday (Fri: Standing; Sat-Sun: Standing and Walking)

  • Location:  Friday at VHQ.  Saturday and Sunday with the standard walking 18+ holes.
  • Duties: Standard Set Up—Fri: Help assemble and set up all standards and bibs  
  • Duties: Standard Bearer—Sat-Sun: Walk 18+ holes while carrying the Standard, a portable scoreboard that displays your group’s names and tournament scores relative to par.  You’ll walk alongside a walking scorer and your group of pros, ensuring the Standard remains visible to the gallery.  At the end of each hole, your walking scorer will notify you of score changes, which you will be responsible for updating on the Standard.   

Shift times vary depending on the day.  Shift times are subject to change by the PGA Tour.   

Transportation

Monday-Sunday (Light Walking, Some Standing)

  • Location: Various Tournament and On-Course Locations
  • Duties: Transportation duties include using shuttle carts or motor vehicles on the course or to various tournament locations.  Assistance with spectator transportation to venues and some off-site transportation duties may also be needed.  You may also assist Shotlink Captains with delivering snacks and drinks on the course. 
  • Must be 25 or older with a valid driver’s license (to transport passengers).
  • Knowledge of the course is preferred but not necessary.

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available

Volunteer Services

Monday - Sunday (Sitting, Lifting, Walking, Standing)

  • Location: Volunteer Headquarters (VHQ)
  • Duties: Meet, greet, and assist credentialed volunteers arriving at VHQ. Help with uniform distribution and inventory. Other duties include assisting with the daily shift check-in process, directing volunteers to their shift location, registering new volunteers, and helping with schedule changes. Duties may also include helping with meal distribution, maintaining VHQ, keeping VHQ seating and dining areas clean and free from debris, refilling snacks and beverages as needed, and more. 

Morning & Afternoon Shifts Available; Pre- and Post-Tournament Week shifts available

Walking Scorer

Wednesday-Sunday (Wed: Sitting, Thu-Sun: Active, Walk 18+ holes)

  • Location: On Course
  • Duties: ProAm Greenside Reporters--Wed: Stationed throughout the course, you will report scores via radio to Scoring Control. 
  • Duties: Tournament Walking Scorers—Thu-Sun: Equipped with a hand-held scoring device and a radio, you will walk 18+ holes with a group of pros, tracking statistics and scores.  The radio is used to request a Rules Official, clarify or update scores with Scoring Control, and for any specific issues requiring attention on the course. On Saturday and Sunday, you will walk alongside a Standard Bearer, informing them of any score changes.    
  • Knowledge of golf and its rules is preferred. Training is Mandatory and TBD by PGA
  • Those who work a Thursday or Friday shift will be given priority for a weekend shift.

Shift times vary depending on the day.  Shift times are subject to change by the PGA Tour.

Volunteer Vernon Brown

I’ve been volunteering for about six years now and it’s a lot of fun. Plus, they feed you and give you a lot of smiles.

- Vernon Brown