Last but not least are the duties of the marshal around the green. When marshaling around the green, you need to stay against the rope and face the gallery as much as possible. It is hard to monitor them when you don’t have your eye on them. If you see that a shot is going into the gallery, you should call out, “FORE Right” or “FORE Left.” If possible, judge where the ball will land and run to that spot to warn the people in that area. When a ball lands outside the ropes, around the green, immediately go to the ball. One marshal should protect the ball while the other marshals clear a path from the ball to the green. This is a difficult tasks to face, because the people who need to be moved in order to make a clear path to the green will want to see the shot and may resist giving the player enough room. Before the player reaches his ball, you must have a wide path cleared to the green and a straight line to the flagstick, giving the player plenty of room to make the shot. You may find the player upset about the shot and the situation may be tense ~ it is up to you to handle such a case quietly, quickly and with as little confusion as possible. It is important to have the gallery moved and the hole ready for play by the time the player gets to the ball. Only a few individuals are permitted to stand on the green and we will be made aware of who they.
The duties of the marshal committee include working outside and standing for a long periods of time. Please be prepared.
1. Bring water to drink, especially if the weather is hot. (Beverages will be on the tee, however they are not meant for the Marshals. The beverages on the tee are usually provided for the Contestants, the Caddies, the Standard Bearers and the Walking Scorers)
2. Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Remember to bring a jacket and layer clothes under your uniform, if necessary.
3. Comfortable shoes are a must! Rubber soled shoes are recommended.
4. Learn where your hole is in relation to amenities on the site. You will be asked many questions from the gallery, such as the locations of the bathrooms, first aid, telephones, concessions, etc.
Thank you for volunteering! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your CPKC Women’s Open experience.