The USGA and Pebble Beach Company today announced that volunteer applications for the 2019 U.S. Open and 2018 U.S. Amateur championships are now available. The 2019 U.S. Open is scheduled for June 13-16. The 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship will be conducted Aug. 13-19.
For the U.S. Open Championship, approximately 4,500 unpaid volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 20 committees, including Fan and Hospitality Services, Marshals, Merchandising, On-Course Operations and Scoring. Volunteer opportunities are largely granted on a first-come, first-served basis and will require a minimum commitment of four (4) shifts, with each shift lasting between five (5) to six (6) hours.
All 2019 U.S. Open volunteers will be required to purchase the Volunteer Apparel Package for $185. This package will include apparel pieces specifically designed for the championship, a credential valid for all seven (7) days of the championship and a meal voucher for each assigned shift. The Volunteer Apparel Package will consist of two golf shirts, a wind jacket and a piece of headwear, provided by Ralph Lauren.
To access the online U.S. Open application and read full committee descriptions, visit http://2019volunteers.usga.org. To request a PDF version of the application to complete and return by mail, send an email to [email protected].
Applications for the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links and stroke-play co-host Spyglass Hill Golf Course are also now available and can be found at http://2018usamvolunteers.usga.org. The championship is seeking 900 unpaid volunteers for various assignments on more than 18 committees, including Walking Scorers, Marshals, Standard Bearers and various operational positions. All volunteers will be required to work a minimum of three (3) shifts, with each shift lasting approximately six (6) hours. For questions or to request a PDF version, please email Taylor Westerman at [email protected].
All 2018 U.S. Amateur volunteers will be required to purchase the Volunteer Apparel Package for $100. This package will include a shirt, hat and outerwear piece, as well as a volunteer credential, a guest credential valid for all seven (7) days of the championship and a meal for each assigned shift.
The USGA has a long history of championships at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and the course has been the site of many of golf’s greatest moments. The 2019 U.S. Open will be the 13th USGA championship at Pebble Beach: five U.S. Amateurs (including the upcoming 2018 U.S. Amateur), two U.S. Women’s Amateurs and six U.S. Opens (including the upcoming 2019 U.S. Open). The USGA has also awarded Pebble Beach the 2027 U.S. Open, along with the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, the first time this national championship will be played at Pebble Beach.
The 2019 U.S. Open will mark the second time that the USGA and Pebble Beach have celebrated centennials together – the USGA conducted its 100th U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 2000, and Pebble Beach Golf Links will ring in its centennial in 2019.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.