Kearney Hill Golf Links in Lexington, Kentucky will be hosting the 100th Kentucky Open Championship on Tuesday-Thursday, July 30th - August 1st. The championship will feature 156 of the top amateur and professional golfers from across the state, and we are actively seeking volunteers to help make the experience a special one for the players and spectators.
Below are descriptions of the different positions that you can become involved with as a volunteer.
Live Scoring
Volunteers are stationed on the golf course. They collect hole-by-hole scores from each group and post the scores to a handheld device, which is transmitted to leaderboards and the tournament website.
Marshals & Ball Spotters
Marshals will be assigned to various holes on the golf course. They will assist with ball spotting in the rough and assist players, parents, and officials in enjoying the championship.
Walking Scorer
Walking scorers are responsible for keeping hole-by-hole scores using an electronic device for one of the leading groups during the final round.
Standard Bearers
Volunteers will be responsible for walking with a designated group of players and posting their scores on a standard. Each standard resembles a small scoreboard and provides the event spectators with current information on how the players are scoring in relation to par for the entire tournament. Volunteer needs to be able to carry the standard (weight approximately 5-7 pounds) while walking 18 holes. Standard. This position is a great opportunity for teenagers or parents and children.
