As the best players on the PGA TOUR look toward qualifying for the FedExCup Playoffs over the next two months, tournament officials with The Barclays are reminding fans that there are still opportunities to get a unique, behind-the-scenes experience as a volunteer for the event when it returns to Plainfield Country Club in Edison, N.J., August 26-30.
The 1,800 men, women and children (volunteers must be at least 12 years of age to participate) who volunteer their time at The Barclays each year are an integral part of the event’s success, both during tournament week and in its ongoing support of local charities. The PGA TOUR, its players and tournaments support more than 3,000 charities nationwide. These local and national organizations benefit a variety of causes, positively impacting the lives of millions in the communities where PGA TOUR tournaments are held. In 2013, The Barclays donated $1.4 million to local charities. Charity totals from the 2014 event will be announced later this summer.
The Barclays volunteers are divided into 27 committees and work a combined 33,300 hours both leading up to and during tournament week. The volunteers support every element of the tournament, from tracking statistics, greeting guests and feeding fans, to keeping the grounds beautiful throughout the event. Without their hard work, The Barclays would not be possible.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to be close to some of the game’s top players, all while working as an integral part of a world-class tournament. For a $75 fee, volunteers receive a week-long pass for themselves and a guest to The Barclays (good for admission even on days he or she is not working), an official cap and shirt, lunch vouchers and an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party.
“Effective and experienced volunteers are vital to the success of an event with the stature of The Barclays,” said Executive Director Peter Mele. “Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet new people, network and make great friends, all while contributing to the success of an event that makes a tremendous difference in the community and is one of the most elite on the PGA TOUR.”
Those interested in volunteering should visit thebarclaysgolf.com and follow the link for “Volunteer” under the “Information” tab.
About Barclays (www.barclays.com)
Barclays is an international financial services provider engaged in personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management with an extensive presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays’ purpose is to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.
With 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs over 130,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.
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About The Barclays (www.thebarclaysgolf.com)
The Barclays has been a part of the PGA TOUR schedule since 1967 when Jack Nicklaus won the inaugural event at Westchester Country Club. Since that time, some of the greatest players in the game have earned the title including World Golf Hall of Famers Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, Raymond Floyd, Seve Ballesteros, Hale Irwin and Curtis Strange. Many of the world’s current top players have won the event as well, including two-time champions Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia; four-time champion Vijay Singh; and 2014 champion Hunter Mahan. As the first of four playoff events, The Barclays plays a leading role in the FedExCup, the season-long competition that is the centerpiece of the PGA TOUR season.
