WELCOME VOLUNTEERS!

 

The NYSGA championship volunteer program is incredibly popular with club members because it is a fun and (relatively) stress-free way to make a tremendous impact benefiting the club and the best golfers in the state. Golfers will leave Yahnundasis remembering how the membership's support made them feel welcome and like they just played in a professional event. 

 

 

Read below to learn about the three volunteer roles for the 2025 NYS Men's Amateur Championship and complete the short survey below if you are interested in joining our team as we work together to identify the best female golfer in New York!
 

~~CLUB VOLUNTEER INTEREST SURVEY~~


There are three volunteer roles available: spotting, registration, and live scoring. Below is a brief description of each role:

SPOTTING VOLUNTEERS
This is the most important volunteer role and requires the most club volunteers, offering a unique experience that helps save players from penalty strokes and keeps play moving. Spotting volunteers work on the golf course to support and protect players, by (1) helping search for golf balls in fescue/woods, (2) communicate with players - via hand signals - so they can make informed decisions about their play, and (3) stopping groups from playing to protect players in blind areas. NYSGA Rules Officials on the course work directly with spotters so they always have quick access to a strong support system.

REGISTRATION VOLUNTEERS
These volunteers work directly with NYSGA staff at the registration tent to (1) welcome players, caddies and spectators, (2) answer questions about the club, (3) assign caddie bibs, and (4) distribute player tee gifts.

LIVE SCORING VOLUNTEERS
These club volunteers walk with final groups during the last round to enter their scores into the Golf Genius mobile app. These members must be able to comfortably walk 18-holes while keeping track of scores for each player, have a strong golf background, and be confident in the use of a smartphone. These volunteers must not interact with or disrupt players but are required to confirm scores they are uncertain of by asking players between play of two holes.

MEDIA & MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS
Two smaller specialized volunteer roles that have major impact!

  • Media volunteers collaborate with the NYSGA to advance NYS Men's Amateur Championship coverage in local media outlets and assist in hosting a 'media day'.

  • Medical volunteers help to formulate a robust medical plan and provide medial assistance during the championship.

HOW WE SUPPORT CLUB VOLUNTEERS
The NYSGA understands that club volunteers must feel comfortable in their role to be successful and, most importantly, to have a terrific experience.

  • Gifts: All club volunteers will be gifted a complimentary hat and golf shirt embroidered with the NYSGA logo. Volunteers will also be able to enjoy a free lunch.
  • Training: The NYSGA will conduct an in-person training seminar to review each volunteer role's responsibility and answer any questions. This presentation will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those unable to attend and a recording will be posted on this website to be watched at a later time.
  • Support: All club volunteers are assigned to an NYSGA official while working to do one final review of their role and to have help available right when it is needed.

NYSGA CONTACT
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Andrew Hickey - the NYSGA's staff in charge of this championship.

Andrew Hickey
NYSGA Director of Operations
andrew@nysga.org
315-481-1152