Golf Tournament Volunteer Checklist & Event-Day Roles

Registration desk

Check players in, hand out packs and direct last-minute questions to the right person.

Starter and course movement

Confirm groups leave for their starting holes at the right time and carry the final start sheet.

Contest holes

Some events place volunteers at contests or activities. Give them simple instructions and a method to record winners.

Scoring desk

Collect cards, chase missing teams, enter results and flag ties for the tournament lead.

Prize and close-down

Prepare prizes in order, collect signs, gather equipment and note anything left at the course.

Printable planning checklist

• Assign a registration lead
• Assign starter/course movement
• Cover contest holes if needed
• Staff scoring/results
• Prepare prize area
• Give everyone contacts and timings
• Plan sign/equipment collection

Common questions

How many volunteers do I need?

It depends on event size and what the golf club handles. Start with roles, then combine jobs that do not overlap in time.

What should every volunteer receive?

A short role description, arrival time, contact number and the relevant section of the run sheet.

Who handles player questions?

Nominate one decision-maker so volunteers are not forced to invent answers.

Turn the plan into event-day paperwork

Once the player list and sponsor list are stable, the work becomes operational: check-in, groups, starting assignments, signs, contest sheets, scoring and prizes. GolfDayPack is designed to generate those coordinated documents from one set of event details.