The Presidents Cup 2009 has found its new home at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, CA .  We hope everyone is as excited as we are for a successful week of world-class golf.

The Presidents Cup has grown from little more than an idea in the early ‘90s to the incredible event it is today – a world-class competition that brings together the game’s best in the spirit of goodwill and friendship. The event represents all that is good about the game of golf, and in 2009 fans in Northern California and the millions watching around the world will be treated to a display of competitive fire and incomparable sportsmanship. After the battle between the two teams has come to an end, players from both teams are given an equal share of the tournaments proceeds to donate to charities of their choice. In 2007, those donations totaled $4.2 million, bringing the total charitable contributions through the lifetime of the event to an astounding $17.75 million. San Francisco’s First Tee program will be one of the main beneficiaries of The Presidents Cup 2009.

We invite you to be a part of the drama and excitement that is guaranteed to come from The Presidents Cup 2009. To reserve your place as a 2009 volunteer for The Presidents Cup, please note the following:  

Volunteer Registration:  Please complete and submit your application form with your $150.00 payment as soon as possible.  After your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by a PGA TOUR representative or your assigned committee chairman regarding the status of your application.  Please know this process could take a few weeks to complete but we will do our best to contact you in a timely manner.

Committee Assignments:  Please choose your committee preference(s) from the enclosed volunteer committee descriptions.  Though we cannot guarantee assignments, committee chairmen will make every effort to accommodate your preference. Your volunteer application and payment must be received before any assignment can be made.

Apparel:  A required volunteer package consists of two golf shirts, one jacket and a baseball cap or ladies visor.  It is your responsibility to provide your own khaki colored Dockers - style slacks.  You must wear The Presidents Cup 2009 uniform regardless of weather conditions. 

After the start of the tournament, additional items will be available for purchase in the volunteer headquarters.  Uniform distribution dates will be announced when you receive your confirmation card. 

Volunteer Badge:  Your volunteer badge will admit you to the tournament, Tuesday through Sunday.  Your volunteer uniform should ONLY be worn on the days you are working.

Meal Vouchers:  Every volunteer will receive one meal voucher per working day which can be redeemed throughout the day at various locations.  Coffee and donuts are complimentary.   

Party:  Save the date!  The Volunteer Appreciation Party will be held either on Saturday, October 3 or Sunday, October 4, 2009 to launch the tournament.  (The date has not yet been finalized.) Invitations will be sent to all registered volunteers prior to the party. If you choose to take advantage of the 50% discounted Captains Club Credential (found on the application), you will receive an additional ticket to the volunteer party for a guest.

Requirements:  Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate and are required to work a minimum of four (4) shifts, at six (6) hours each.  All volunteers are required to work one (1) shift during practice rounds and three (3) shifts during tournament week unless specified otherwise in the attached descriptions. Every committee will have a mandatory training session prior to tournament week.

Once again, thank you for your interest.  We look forward to seeing you in October 2009!

All the Best,

Howard Lester
2009 Tournament Chairman
                      &
The Presidents Cup Staff
Tom Clark – Executive Director
Greg Carlson – Senior Operations Manager
Jill Toomey – Tournament Services Manager
Ian Knight – Sales Director
Sam Perlick - Volunteer Coordinator