I submitted a request to become a volunteer at Shinnecock Hills and was selected. Received the confirmation and along with it was a voucher to pay $175. Did the definition of volunteer change? Is this the norm now?
I decided not to do it. The last time I volunteered to work a pro tourney was the BMW Open in Munich (late 80's). I was picked up and dropped off at my quarters all four days in a BMW 749 iL. While I certainly didn't expect that kind of treatment I also did not expect to have to pay.
So, to manage my expectations in the future. Is it the norm for volunteers to pay to be part of and work at Pro golf events?
I decided not to do it. The last time I volunteered to work a pro tourney was the BMW Open in Munich (late 80's). I was picked up and dropped off at my quarters all four days in a BMW 749 iL. While I certainly didn't expect that kind of treatment I also did not expect to have to pay.
So, to manage my expectations in the future. Is it the norm for volunteers to pay to be part of and work at Pro golf events?