The Barclays, Aug 25-30

[blue3715]

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

Not really. We even have some kids under 15 (with their guardian) volunteering. We just ask that you can commit to 3 of the 6 days, depending on your committee.

Some golf knowledge is helpful but not required. You can view the committee lists and signup here: http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r027/volunteer.html We are still looking for volunteers.

[Golfing Dad]

Barclays upped my credit card interest rate from 0% (introductory rate) to 27.24% because I paid them 6 days after the due date (Due on the 3rd, I paid them on the 9th). Now I know what they are doing with my money, holding golf tournaments.

[blue3715]

Barclays upped my credit card interest rate from 0% (introductory rate) to 27.24% because I paid them 6 days after the due date (Due on the 3rd, I paid them on the 9th). Now I know what they are doing with my money, holding golf tournaments.

Don't pay late then.

They sure did use your late fees to pay for their sponsorship of golf tournaments!

[Nick]

Not really. We even have some kids under 15 (with their guardian) volunteering. We just ask that you can commit to 3 of the 6 days, depending on your committee.

Thanks! If i was still going to be in NY i would totally volunteer. Im originally from westchester but had to move down south. I have been up here all summer and im leaving right before then. But thank you for the info, ill try and arrange to be around next year! it sounds like a lot of fun.

[PhilsRHman]

I signed up a few months ago as a marshal at the practice facility. It's been a while since I got anything the training days, etc., and now I can't find the email. Any idea if I've missed something along the way? Sounds like you've had a lot more developments on your end (with changing holes, etc).

[blue3715]

Phil, training for marshals is at the golf course, on Wed Aug 19th at 6:30pm or Sun Aug 23rd at noon. It's in the media center which should be near the entrance. This is where/when you can pick up your uniform unless you are having it mailed.

If you have other questions, please email KristenHicks@pgatourhq.com and she will have your marshal captain contact you.

This is the general email that you should have gotten a while back:

> Thank you for volunteering!
>
> Now that summer is upon us, The Barclays is fast approaching. Below,
> please find your Marshal Hole assignment, hole captain, and additional

> important information you will need to volunteer. PLEASE READ THE
> ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY.
>
> Your committee assignment and Committee Chair(s) contact information
> are listed below. They will be the one(s) to contact you regarding
> your schedule. Please contact them with any questions or scheduling
> concerns you have.
>
>
> Uniform Distribution - Official uniform distribution days will take
> place the two weekends before the tournament:
> August 15th & 16th and August 22nd & 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

> at Liberty National Golf Club (directions enclosed). Volunteers may
> also pick up their uniforms up to an hour before their training
> meeting. All volunteers that have selected to have their uniforms
> shipped to them should receive them by the second week of August. If
> there are any problems with your uniform order please be sure to
> contact the Tournament office at 201.444.5356 and ask for Dan Faggella

> (danielfaggella@pgatourhq.com) or Kristen Hicks
> (kristenhicks@pgatourhq.com).
>
> Training Meetings - Many committees require their volunteers to attend
> a mandatory training meeting before they report for duty. You will be
> notified of training meetings at a later date. As stated above,
> volunteer uniform packages will be available for pick-up at Liberty
> National Golf Club during these training meetings.
>
> Parking* - All Volunteer Parking will be located at Liberty State
> Park. From here, volunteers will have dedicated shuttle bus service
> to and from the event.
> Shuttle ride is approximately 10 minutes. Shuttles will be provided
> exclusively for volunteer purposes and volunteers will not be mixed
> with the general public. Only your Volunteer Hangtag will allow
> access into the volunteer lot.
> Volunteers will be dropped off and picked up at the Volunteer Center.
> Please use the volunteer lot only on days you are scheduled to work to
> ensure that we have adequate parking for all working volunteers each
> day. Directions to Liberty State Park will be included in your
> credential packet with your uniform.
> *IMPORTANT - Please allow yourself enough time to park, ride the 10
> minute shuttle, and arrive to either check-in at the Volunteer Center
> or the destination your Chairperson instructs you to report to. We
> suggest arriving at Volunteer Parking at least 45 minutes prior to
> your scheduled reporting time.
>
> Volunteer Appreciation Party - The Volunteer Appreciation Party will
> be held Saturday, August 29th. Location is to be announced.
>
> Volunteer Badges - If you have an unexcused absence for any of your
> scheduled shifts, your badge and your guest badge will be deactivated.

> If for any reason you have to miss your shift please let your
> chairperson know beforehand.
>
>
> Hotel Info - We are pleased to announce that the Courtyard Newark
> Liberty National Airport has agreed to offer 2 special rates to our
> volunteers: $95 per night without breakfast or $105 per night with a
> full hot breakfast buffet. You have to call the hotel directly at
> 973.643.8500 and ask for "The Barclays Volunteer" rate.
> You cannot receive this rate if you book over the website.
> The rate applies to rooms with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds during the
> week of August 23rd- August 31st. This offer will expire on August
> 10th and is available on a first come, first served basis. Courtyard
> by Marriott will offer it to all our volunteers as long as they have
> the rooms to give.
> Rooms will fill up fast so if you are interested in taking advantage
> of this offer, please call the hotel directly as soon as possible.
>
>
> If you have any additional questions, please call our Volunteer
> Coordinators Dan Faggella or Kristen Hicks at
> 201.444.5356 or email them at danielfaggella@pgatourhq.com or
> kristenhicks@pgatourhq.com .
> Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you tournament week!
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> The Barclays Tournament Staff

[blue3715]

I have a special promo link.

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/fa..._BUYAT_pgatour

For a normal $45 day pass, you get an upgrade (usually $85) to the Delta Global Pavilion- along the 13th fairway (563 par 5).

[blue3715]

Still looking for volunteers for these committes:

Admissions
Ambassadors
Commissary
Evacuation
Golf Carts
Marshals - Please Assign Me To A Hole
ShotLink Laser Operators
Special Needs Services
Supply Distribution
Transportation
Uniform Distribution
Will Call


Full descriptions here:
https://events.r2it.com/volunteer/ba...scriptions.pdf

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

[wrx_junki]

I need to pay to be a volunteer? Thought It'd be "free" to volunteer.

How can I buy tickets for a practice round? Would like to see the pros up close rather than having to follow a mob around.

[PhilsRHman]

Turns out my grandmother caught wind of me volunteering and told me it would be the highlight of her life to watch Phil Mickelson play. So obviously we're going to get her out there for a day. Question is, I think Tuesday is best, but since it's practice rounds I'm afraid it will be pretty random where everyone is going to be and it would be possible she's miss Phil if he plays first thing in the morning. The timing of Tuesday is also tough because I have something I have to do in the city that evening.

Wednesday you're stuck with the pro-am, which isn't a big deal and should have smaller crowds. Question is, if there are 125 pros, how do they decide who plays in the pro-am? No way they could get 125 foursomes out there. I guess it could be 1 pro and one am, but that would definitely hold down the point - which is to raise funds, right? Thinking that Wednesday would be more relaxed and smaller galleries than Thursday, but maybe I'm wrong there.

So, any suggestions for the best day would be great.

[blue3715]

I need to pay to be a volunteer? Thought It'd be "free" to volunteer.

Go to Tuesday for the practice round to get close up. You can get tickets from this link. $35 paid in advane:

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r027/tickets.html Volunteers pay $50 to offset the cost of the volunteers (shirt/hat, food vouchers/concessions, and of course a free 1 week guest pass).

[blue3715]

I think Tuesday is best, but since it's practice rounds I'm afraid it will be pretty random where everyone is going to be.

Tuesday is the best to get photos, signatures and to be up close. Far by the fewest crowds. I believe they have actual tee times, as there are 125 pros who want to practice, you can't have them all teeing off around 11am.

I will confirm and get back to you.

Wednesday you're stuck with the pro-am, which isn't a big deal and should have smaller crowds. Question is, if there are 125 pros, how do they decide who plays in the pro-am? No way they could get 125 foursomes out there. I guess it could be 1 pro and one am, but that would definitely hold down the point - which is to raise funds, right?

It's 1 pro and 3 amateurs per group. There are two shotguns, at 7:30am and 1:30pm. So they get like 22 groups in each shotgun, so about 44 pros in all play. As I was told in 2008 by Woody Austin's caddy, those pros who play are "forced" to do so by their sponsors as part of their agreement. I don't know who plays in it until the tee sheets are out. Check on Monday for Tuesday tee times (

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r027/tee-times.html ). I find it's not that busy on Wed either, depending who plays. Even last year Phil only had a few hundred following him. Vijay and Sergio and KJ Choy had big followings. The other players had less than 50 (or zero) so it was easy to get up close.

Thinking that Wednesday would be more relaxed and smaller galleries than Thursday, but maybe I'm wrong there.

Wed is much smaller galleries than on Thursday and the players dont have their game face on. On Thurs you will see 125 pros, not 40+ as on Wed. You really can see a lot of golf on Thursday, it's the best day IMO (that and Fri) to see a lot of golf.

Note, public access on Tues is 9am, 7am the rest of the week.

[blue3715]

There are no specific tee times on Tuesday. Players can play any time they like. Course is open from 9am onwards.

[blue3715]

Rumor is Tiger will play this event, but no commitment until official Friday deadline.

There is a large Korean population in the area. They are usually out in force following K.J. Choi, but should be even bigger crowds now following Y.E. Yang now.

[CG031]

Hey Blue,

Will I have a problem getting practice round tickets if I show up early on Tuesday morning? I'm assuming it won't sell out, and you can buy them once you get there, right?

[blue3715]

Hey Blue,

Tuesday will be easy as pie to get in. They will prob sell about 5000 or less tickets of the 25k available.

You can likely scalp an extra from someone for under $20.

[CG031]

Tuesday will be easy as pie to get in. They will prob sell about 5000 or less tickets of the 25k available.

ok awesome thanks!!!

[blue3715]

Ok, I digress on the scalping part, I can't confirm that!

Last year (Ridgewood) Tuesday was so slow they didn't even check for tickets after 12pm. I assume more people will be there this time, and if Tiger signs up... still tickets will be "aplently" on Tuesday.