JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Want To Make New Friends?...Give Back to the Community?...Support Local Charities?... Join the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS volunteer program! With over 20 committees to choose from, there's something for everyone! Whether you're a golf nut or just want to have some fun, we've got a spot for you! Come join in on the fun in our COUNTRY Financial Volunteer Program!

VOLUNTEER PACKAGE INFORMATION

2025 COUNTRY Financial VOLUNTEER UNIFORM PACKAGE: $50

  • Official Volunteer Polo
  • Official Tournament Hat or Visor
  • Volunteer Credential - Provides weekly access to the tournament grounds.
  • Provided breakfast, lunch and snacks on days volunteered.
  • Invitation to play in the volunteer outing at Panther Creek Country Club - DATE TBA 
    • Must volunteer 3 or more shifts to be invited.

FREE VOLUNTEER PACKAGE

2025 FREE VOLUNTEER PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Please contact Emily at emily@memorialhealthchampionship.com if you have any questions or concerns.

  • Official tournament t-shirt
  • Volunteer Credential - Provides weekly access to the tournament grounds.
  • Provided breakfast and lunch on days volunteered.
  • FREE volunteer package will NOT qualify for invitation to the volunteer outing

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER

  • 13 years of age or older (with limited committee selections)
  • Available to volunteer for (recommended but not mandatory) three shifts between Monday 6/24 - Sunday 6/30.
  • Typical shifts include morning, mid-day, and afternoon times.
  • Flexible in volunteer assignment.
  • Ability to walk 18 holes or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Golf knowledge is helpful, but not required.

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Interested in a Volunteer Leadership Position?

We are looking for rockstar volunteers to add to our COUNTRY Financial Volunteer Leadership team! If you are interested in learning more about the positions, we have available and the perks of being a committee chair or co-chair, reach out to us at emily@eventivesports.com or give us a call at 217.670.2910!

 

 

      WITH OVER 20 COMMITTEES TO CHOOSE FROM WE HAVE A PLACE FOR EVERYONE!

Scroll to see which committees interest you the most! 

Access Control

Shifts: MONDAY - SUNDAY: A Shift: 5:30AM - 10:00AM, B Shift: 10:00AM - 2:30PM, C Shift: 2:30PM - 6:30PM
The Access Control Committee will play a key role in verifying credentials at important locations within the clubhouse. These include outdoor player dining, the Player and Caddie exit at the 18th green, the pro shop, and the front entrance of Panther Creek Country Club. 

Admissions

Shifts: THURSDAY - FRIDAY: A Shift: 6:00AM - 11:00AM, B Shift: 11:00AM - 4:00PM   SATURDAY - SUNDAY: A Shift: 6:00AM - 10:00AM, B Shift: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Adding excitement to your volunteering experience: At the main entry of the tournament, our dedicated volunteers will handle daily ticket distribution, oversee Will Call, and validate tickets and credentials at admission gates.

Caddie Registration

Shifts: MONDAY - TUESDAY: A Shift: 7:00AM - 12:00PM, B Shift: 12:00AM - 5:00PM    WEDNESDAY: A Shift: 7:00AM - 12:00PM
The Caddie Registration team is an exclusive group responsible for collaborating with caddies to facilitate their tournament registration. Strong interpersonal abilities and a deep understanding of tournament details are essential qualifications for this committee. 

Caddie Services

Shifts: WEDNESDAY: A Shift: 3:00PM - 5:00PM   FRIDAY: A Shift: 11:30AM - 7:00PM    SATURDAY-SUNDAY: A Shift: 11:00AM - 5:30PM
The responsibilities of the Caddie Services position encompass tasks such as gathering caddie bibs and organizing name tags alphabetically upon retrieval, in addition to preparing bibs for the upcoming round of play.

COUNTRY Volunteer Headquarters

Shifts: MONDAY - SUNDAY: A Shift: 6:30AM - 11:30AM, B Shift: 11:30AM - 4:30PM
The responsibilities of the Caddie Services position encompass tasks such as gathering caddie bibs and organizing name tags alphabetically upon retrieval, in addition to preparing bibs for the round of play.

COUNTRY Volunteer Headquarters

Shifts: MONDAY - SUNDAY: A Shift: 6:30AM - 11:30AM, B Shift: 11:30AM - 4:30PM

Members of this committee will aid in check-in at the COUNTRY Financial Volunteer Headquarters (CVHQ) and helping maintain a hospitable and welcoming environment for our volunteers as well as serve food if needed in CVHQ.

Ecology 

Shifts: MONDAY - SUNDAY: A Shift: 9AM - 2PM, B Shift: 2PM - 7PM

Help keep the course clean and green by being part of the Ecology Crew. You'll be responsible for trash removal at key stations, including hospitality tents, on-course areas, CVHQ, and the main entrance. Some lifting of heavier items may be required, but your efforts will ensure the course stays tidy and welcoming throughout the event.

Family Fun Weekend - Presented by SIU School of Medicine

Shifts: Saturday – Sunday: 10AM - 4PM
Join our committee for a weekend packed with excitement at the Memorial Health Championship presented by LRS! Our focus is on enriching the fan experience during the Family Fun Weekend presented by SIU School of Medicine. From distributing giveaway items to ensuring the safety of families and smooth flow of activities.

Fan Ambassadors

Shifts: Thursday - Sunday - A Shift: 8:30AM - 1:00PM, B Shift: 1:00PM - 5:30PM
Offering comprehensive assistance for guest inquiries related to the tournament or course to ensure their contentment. Distributing promotional giveaways to spectators when needed upon their arrival or departure. Key prerequisites encompass excellent customer service skills, proficiency in utilizing technology such as computers and iPhones, familiarity with navigating the tournament venue, and aiding with spectator questions.

Hospitality 

Shifts: Thursday - Sunday - A Shift: 8:30AM - 12:30PM, B Shift: 12:30PM - 5:30PM, C Shift: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Be the liaison to corporate hospitality zones, with duties including ensuring the comfort of guests, overseeing food and beverage service, maintaining venue cleanliness, and verifying credentials by scanning tickets and providing wristbands. Exceptional customer service capabilities and a positive demeanor are essential qualities for committee members. 

Marshals

Shifts: Thursday - Sunday - 4-Hour Shifts Ranging between 6:30AM - 8:00PM
Be our eyes and ears inside the ropes! Ensure players are not disturbed during play, spot balls, assist with starting tents when necessary and enforce crowd control and golf etiquette among spectators.

Player Registration

Shifts: Monday - Wednesday - A Shift: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, B Shift: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Player Registration team is an exclusive group responsible for collaborating with players to facilitate their tournament registration. Strong interpersonal abilities and a deep understanding of tournament details are essential qualifications for this committee. 

Practice Area

Shifts: Monday - Sunday - A Shift: 5AM - 10AM, B Shift: 10AM - 3PM, C Shift: 3PM - 8PM
The committee oversees the day-to-day functioning of the driving range and all other practice facilities at Panther Creek Country Club. Responsibilities encompass organizing range balls and affixing the suitable nameplate to identify each player.

Pro Am

Shifts: Monday - A Shift: 6:30AM - 10:30, B Shift: 11:30AM - 2PM   l   Wednesday - A Shift: 5AM - 10AM, B Shift: 10AM - 3PM
Assist with Pro-Am operations on Monday, June 24 or Wednesday, June 26 (or both!). Pro-Am operations include assisting participants with golf clubs and equipment, assisting with the ALL NEW Adidas Concept shop, and assisting Panther Creek Country Club staff with golf cart management.

PLEASE NOTE: This committee is only volunteering on Monday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 26. 

Product Distribution

Shifts: Monday - Sunday - A Shift: 5AM - 10AM, B Shift: 10AM - 3PM, C Shift: 3PM - 8PM
Provide and distribute on-course refreshments to multiple locations throughout the course, such as hospitality venues, tee boxes, volunteer headquarters, and player and caddie dining areas. Will require heavy lifting (ice bags, beverage boxes/containers)
PLEASE NOTE: This committee is only volunteering on Monday, June 24 & Wednesday, June 26. 

SHOTLINK Greenside Operators 

Shifts: Thursday - Sunday - 4 Hour Shifts Ranging between 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
NEW! Greenside Operators will need to be provided on every hole Thursday – Sunday. Greenside Operator volunteers will be responsible for managing equipment around the green to help provide more accurate data to support the ShotLink scoring function.

Standard Bearers

Shifts: Saturday - Sunday - 4-Hour Shifts Ranging between 7:10AM - 5:30PM
Walk the course inside the ropes with the Pros! Standards are metal-framed walking scoreboards that indicate the scores of all the players in a particular group on the golf course. Members of this committee will walk 18 holes and work alongside the walking scorer in delivering accurate scores to all spectators. This committee is ideal for individuals 13+.

Starters and Announcers

Shift times are to be announced

Welcome, Korn Ferry Tour players, caddies and Honorary Observers to the 1st/10th Tee on their day of play Thursday - Sunday of tournament week. Announce the starting tee time of each group and the players’ names. 

NOTE: This is an invite only committee

Walking Scorer

Shifts: Wednesday - Sunday - 5-Hour shifts ranging between 6:30AM - 8:30PM

This committee will record accurate hole-by-hole information for each player in their group then transmit this information to Scoring Central via handheld devices. (Must have thorough knowledge of golf, be comfortable working with smartphones or handheld devices, and be able to walk 18 holes of golf regardless of the weather).

INFORMATION FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS