DETROIT (WWJ) -- If you love golf, look no further than this exclusive opportunity to be among the top golfers as a volunteer at the PGA Tour in Detroit.
The Rocket Mortgage Classic -- the first ever PGA Tour to be held in the city --announced Wednesday that volunteer registration has opened for the 2022 tournament, which will take place at the Detroit Golf Club from July 26-31.
Rocket Mortgage said they are planning to bring on about 1,500 volunteers, who will be involved in all aspects of the tournament, including admissions, guest services. on-course gallery management and shot tracking.
Volunteers will also receive a Rocket Mortgage Classic golf shirt and hat by Levelwear Golf, a complimentary week-long tournament access and parking, an additional daily grounds ticket for guests, complimentary food and beverage during shifts and an invitation to the volunteer appreciation party during tournament week.
Dennis W. Archer, former mayor of Detroit, will return as the tournament’s volunteer General Chair for the fourth consecutive year.
“The volunteers who have helped during the first three years of the Rocket Mortgage Classic have earned high praise for their successful efforts from the players, their families, caddies, staff, PGA TOUR officials and spectators,” Archer said. “If you’ve thought about it before, why not volunteer this year? You will learn a lot, enjoy your experience and impact your local community.”
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Other Rocket Mortgage Classic volunteers shared similar experiences.
“Having this golf tournament is so great for Detroit, and I'm honored to be part of it,” said Sonya Moore, a volunteer since 2019 and Chair of the Walking Scorers committee. “I love the fact that this event provides exposure to golf for those who may have thought golf was out of their reach. I have met some really great people from all over Michigan and the PGA TOUR, and I have developed some wonderful friendships.”
The nonprofit that manages the Classic, Rocket Giving Fund – in partnership with title sponsor Rocket Mortgage -- raised more than $1.35 million through the 2021 Classic that went towards supporting local nonprofits.
More than $800,000 of that amount was invested with community partners who supported the tournament’s Changing the Course initiative, which works towards bridging Detroit’s digital divide by ensuring digital accessibility for all city residents since its launch in 2020.
Since it's first event in 2019, the Classic has invested more than $5.25 million into nonprofit organizations, including $3.2 million through the Changing the Course initiative.
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“Rocket Mortgage Classic volunteers are the backbone of what makes our event such a success,” said Jason Langwell, Executive Director of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. “The duties they perform are critical to making the tournament run smoothly, and also provide significant support toward our "Changing the Course" initiative."
New and returning volunteers can register for limited available positions now by visiting RocketMortgageClassic.com, clicking “Tournament Info” and choosing “Volunteer.”
The volunteer package is $75 for adults, $35 for students 18 and over and free for those ages 13-18. All proceeds benefit tournament charities.