Thank you to those who registered to volunteer! More than 2,900 people have signed up, and registration is now closed. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring the success of the championship, and we want to ensure that each individual has a once in a lifetime experience. If you have registered to volunteer and have any questions throughout the process, do not hesitate to contact Sally Shonk, Volunteer Manager, at sshonk@2009ussenioropen.com, or Traci Vourax, Volunteer Assistant, at tvourax@2009ussenioropen.com.

Volunteer Package

All volunteers will be required to purchase the $125 Volunteer Package specifically designed for the 2009 U.S. Senior Open. It includes the volunteer uniform (two logo golf shirts, one logo wind shirt, one ball cap or visor), entrance to the climate controlled volunteer hospitality tent, catered food and beverage from area restaurants while on shift, free parking and a credential to watch when not working.

Credentials

As part of the volunteer package, each volunteer will receive a credential that will serve as a ticket to access the championship during the days you are working as well as the days you are not scheduled to volunteer. Opportunities to purchase additional tickets are available once you receive your committee assignment.

Local Hotel Information

To see a list of preferred hotel partners offering volunteers a special rate, click here to download the pdf.

Junior Volunteers

The age requirement for a junior volunteer is 13-17 years of age. The junior volunteer package (priced at $50) includes: one (1) 2009 U.S. Senior Open golf shirt, one (1) hat or visor, a water bottle, a commemorative pin, access to the volunteer hospitality tent while not working, and a junior volunteer credential (valid for all seven days of the championship).

Volunteer Newsletters
Designed to keep registered volunteers up to date on important event news leading up to the championship, the volunteer newsletter is distributed via email on a monthly basis. If you are a registered volunteer who has not yet received the newsletter, please contact Sally Shonk and verify your email address. Click on the link below to view the most recent volunteer newsletter.
June 2009

For further information contact Sally Shonk, Volunteer Manager, in the Championship Office at 317-571-8742 or sshonk@2009ussenioropen.com, or contact Traci Vourax, Volunteer Assistant, at tvourax@2009ussenioropen.com.