The Barclays, Aug 25-30

[blue3715]

Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City NJ. Aug 25-30 2009

Event Link: PGATOUR.com - The Barclays

Volunteer Link: https://events.r2it.com/volunteer/barclays/2009

I believe I will be a marshall on hole #15.

Pic of golf course (a bit early in development)
http://www.coursedownloads.com/board...1425716710.jpg

Rendering of same pic with hole numbers:
http://www.coursedownloads.com/board...1425727443.jpg

[blue3715]

I might be promoted to a hole (marshall) co-captain this year. I'm excited for the opportunity. I'll keep you informed of how it all goes.

[blue3715]

Seems I can't edit old posts. I am confirmed to be a hole co-captain on the 18th hole. Should be fun.

[blue3715]

Links to the Greg Norman designed shirts. It's a nice color and you can happily wear it after the event. The event logo is not shown on the shirt.

Men's shirt

Women's shirt

[Mahbles]

Have fun at Liberty National! The course, views and clubhouse all look fantastic! Good luck!

[blue3715]

Thanks, I got 3 more volunteers (that I know of) to sign up, and 2 others who are still interested. Too bad you are in HI!

[blue3715]

There are no volunteer positions for thru boards this year, these usually show who is in the next group (and their current score) coming up to the green. They will be done with electronic signs this year (I'm told).

Also, they are barcoding both the volunteer and volunteer's guest pass so no-shows will not get a discounted week's pass.

On another note, the Barclays WILL be back at Ridgewood next year.

[blue3715]

So official volunteer designation letters went out. We have about 29 people assigned to the 18th, as few as 5 on pratice day (Tues) but as many as 25 for the weekend. That's a lot of people which is great (allows for a full lunch hour and breaks).

Not much else to add. They still are looking for volunteers so please sign up.

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r027/volunteer.html

[Comeback City]

Hey thanks for the head's up. I live in Bergen County so Jersey City and Ridgewood are right around my way. I'll apply as a volunteer but I'm not sure I'm available...I don't have any affiliations so I'm not sure how that's going to work...what are a volunteer's responsibilities anyway?

[blue3715]

Hey thanks for the head's up. I live in Bergen County so Jersey City and Ridgewood are right around my way. I'll apply as a volunteer but I'm not sure I'm available...I don't have any affiliations so I'm not sure how that's going to work...what are a volunteer's responsibilities anyway?

Well you need to know your availability of course. You don't need any affiliations to volunteer. Just put "other" and put "self sign up" in the field.

As for responsibilities, it depends what you do. List is here: https://events.r2it.com/volunteer/ba...scriptions.pdf .

[blue3715]

We still need about 6 more for the 18th.

Also, updated course map pic:

[blue3715]

Article in today's Star Ledger said 2010 is to be back at Ridgewood CC and 2011 is to be at Plainfield CC in Edison.

Good to hear it's staying in NJ. I just hope it doesn't flee back to Westchester in 2012!

If this year is a hit then maybe back at Liberty National again in 2012?

[blue3715]

As it would turn out I've been moved to hole #3.

I will be on #18 when #3 is done though.

I had a chance to see the course in person. Very difficult, windy, thin fairways and thick theskew (sp?) rough.

It should be a challenge for the player and spectator alike.

Definitely will be a busy week for us Marshals.

[CG031]

I'll be attending, I'm excited. I went to last years at Ridgewood, and it was awesome. It wasn't too crowded (went Thurs.) probably because it was the first day and Tiger wasn't there....So I got to see a lot of golf without having to strain to see guys play.

I'll probably go to one practice round and another round.

[blue3715]

Tuesday is the better day I think. Wed is the pro-am and these amateurs dont generally play all that well.

See ya there.

[Nick]

Just curious if there are any qualifications that one would need to volunteer?

[CG031]

Tuesday is the better day I think. Wed is the pro-am and these amateurs dont generally play all that well.

Ok, I'll probably go Tuesday/Thursday.

[bogeyhitter25]

Too bad you are in HI!

I don't think I have ever heard those words come out of anyone's mouth before.