VOLUNTEER WITH US

Apply today to be part of the team that brings the RBC Heritage to life! You’ll experience a PGA TOUR event from the inside out, side-by-side with staff and pros. Choose from a variety of opportunities to support the tournament—and the entire local community.

Volunteer Information

Please email volunteers@heritageclassicfoundation.com to join the waiting list for the 2025 tournament.

Just about anyone is eligible as long as you’ll be within 1.5 hours of Hilton Head Island during tournament week and can work at least 16 hours, or 4 shifts, depending on the role. Please note: Some roles require additional training and there’s a $125 volunteer registration fee, which covers:

RBC Heritage official volunteer uniform: hat, jacket, shirt ($370 value) and badge
Meal ticket for each day you work good at all concession stands
Preferred parking and shuttle transportation
Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party
Opportunity to buy four discounted tickets

Volunteer Opportunities

Child Care

COMMITTEE FULL

Support the PGA TOUR child care team who provide care for the players’ children during Tournament week, including playing with and helping in the classrooms and accompanying them on various educational, outdoor and field trip activities. Duties require standing and moving between locations at times. Background check is required.

Gallery Management

COMMITTEE FULL

Work inside the ropes and right on course, helping ensure that play proceeds smoothly and safely, creating an enjoyable experience on the course without distracting players. Work on one hole, and periodically rotate positions around the hole in order to help players locate balls and obtain rulings. Duties require standing in the sun for the duration of the shift. Knowledge of golf etiquette is recommended. Training occurs prior to Tournament week.

Hospitality Ambassadors

COMMITTEE FULL

Serve as a liaison for the Tournament and information reference for the spectators. Welcome and direct guests at the entry point to their hospitality suite or course entrance. Help ensure an ideal experience by assisting guests with Tournament information. Duties require standing in the sun for the duration of the shift and frequently walking up and down stairs. This committee's training occurs prior to Tournament week.

Player Refreshment

COMMITTEE FULL

Get close to the action and see the course by supplying beverages and snacks for the players at various hole locations. Set up and take down on-course coolers each day while maintaining the product.

Duties require heavy lifting and carrying substantial weight over varying distances. Volunteers must be physically fit to perform the duties. Duties require driving a golf cart through crowded areas on the course.

Player Transportation

COMMITTEE FULL

Provide a welcoming experience for players and their families by providing transportation around the island and to local attractions during their time at the Tournament. Respond to transportation requests from Tournament officials as needed throughout the Tournament. Duties require driving a vehicle in various weather conditions. Driving record check is required.

Safe Haven/Rain Delay

COMMITTEE FULL

Coordinate with Tournament officials, golfers and other volunteer committees in the event of inclement weather. Direct and transport players and support staff by van to shelter, and inform Tournament support personnel how to proceed in accordance with TOUR guidelines regarding the resumption or postponement of play. Duties require driving a vehicle in inclement weather conditions. Driving record check is required. Training occurs prior to Tournament week.

Spotters

COMMITTEE FULL

Identify and locate shots as quickly as possible so tournament play data can be updated in a timely and accurate manner.

Works closely with the Gallery Management volunteers to ensure the ball is protected if it lands in a high traffic area outside the ropes. Volunteers will be assigned to one of two roles: Ball Spotters and Directional Tee Spotters.

Special Assistance Shuttle

COMMITTEE FULL

Assist spectators who need special assistance by transporting them via golf cart from the handicapped parking drop-off area to central locations within the golf course in order to enjoy various locations on the course. Duties require driving a golf cart.

Standard Bearers

MUST BE A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

Standard bearers walk inside the ropes with their group for all 18 holes, carrying RBC Heritage leaderboard standards to display accurate and up-to-date scores throughout the round.

Traffic Management

COMMITTEE FULL

Assist spectators with information while loading and unloading spectator shuttles at Harbour Town Marina and parking areas.

Volunteer Tent & Uniforms

COMMITTEE FULL

Uniform Distribution: Provide information and distribute and organize volunteer uniforms and volunteer package material at volunteer uniform distribution in March.

Volunteer Tent: Oversee the tent that volunteers will report to at the start of their day and between shifts. Serve as the primary source of volunteer information to answer volunteer and Tournament-related questions. Help keep the tent stocked with food and drinks while maintaining an appealing area for volunteers to congregate.

Duties require moving and lifting supplies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of volunteering?

In addition to being integral to the success of South Carolina’s premiere PGA TOUR event, volunteers provide tremendous benefit to the local community. The professional attitude of our volunteers helps ensure a top-quality tournament year after year in the eyes of the tournament staff, players, spectators, sponsors and viewers. As a result, the Heritage Classic Foundation, Host Organization of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing since 1987, has distributed $56.9 million to charities throughout South Carolina.

Volunteering for the RBC Heritage is also a great way to experience a PGA TOUR event from a unique perspective, whether it's inside the ropes on the course, up close with the TOUR Pros or working behind the scenes in critical areas that you never knew were part of the tournament. It also provides valuable experience working a PGA TOUR event for those beginning a career in sport management, as well as opportunities for networking, team building, and spending time with friends and family. All of this combines with knowing you played a key role in running a PGA TOUR event seen by millions, which gives back so much to the community.

How do I apply to become a volunteer?

Volunteer registration opens in the fall. First, review the volunteer opportunities to determine which committees interest you. Click here to submit your volunteer application with your contact information and volunteer committee preferences. You will be contacted shortly thereafter to discuss the current volunteer opportunities and details of the volunteer program. After speaking with the Volunteer Coordinator, you will receive your login information to complete your online volunteer registration.

I volunteered last year. Do I need to register again this year?

Yes, you need to complete the online registration form each year. Once volunteer registration opens in the fall, you will be emailed new login information to complete the online registration. Returning volunteers who register in the initial registration period will be automatically assigned to the same committee as the previous year. If a returning volunteer wishes to change committees, they must contact the Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible and will be reassigned on a first-come, first-served basis if space is available.

Is there a fee to volunteer?

Yes. Your $125 registration fee covers the cost of the uniform, parking pass, shuttle transportation, food coupons and opportunity to purchase four discounted tickets. By charging a modest fee, the Heritage Classic Foundation is able to reduce overhead costs and help ensure that proceeds benefit local charities.

Where do I get my uniform?

Volunteer uniform distribution will take place in March. Your Volunteer Package will include your uniform (jacket, shirt, hat- a $370 value), volunteer badge, parking pass and food coupons. Volunteers must provide their own black slacks and footwear as part of the uniform. If you can’t attend the uniform distribution, contact your committee chairman to arrange for someone else to pick up your Volunteer Package.

Where do I park?

You’ll receive a parking hangtag for preferred parking inside Sea Pines (Hilton Head Preparatory School) for the days you’re working. Complimentary shuttle service will provide transportation to and from Harbour Town Golf Links.

What should I bring with me during my volunteer shift?

There won’t be a place to store your personal belongings during your shift, so only bring the items you can carry with you. In addition to your complete uniform, we recommend you bring sunblock, tennis or soft-soled shoes (no spiked golf shoes), and bug repellent. Cell phones are allowed, but they must be kept on silent mode. Please note, volunteers are prohibited from using their cell phones during their shifts.

Where is the volunteer tent?

The Volunteer Tent, sponsored by TidePointe, a Vi Community and Palmetto Electric Cooperative, is located next to DOC's BBQ at the 15th green along Plantation Drive. Coffee, water, soft drinks and snacks are available to volunteers during their assigned shifts only. Complimentary volunteer shuttle service from the Volunteer Parking Lot drops off and picks up near the Volunteer Tent.

What if I can’t make my assigned shift?

Volunteers are assigned to shifts according to their listed availability and are expected to meet their assignments. If an emergency comes up and you are unable to make your assigned shift, contact your committee chairman immediately.