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Has anyone here ever "worked" in a pro-level tournament? I have registered to be a standard-bearer(a.k.a signboy) in the VB Open in september-its a Nationwide event-. I'm really looking forward to walking with the pros even if I have to lug around a six pound signboard-and hopefully will get assigned to a group in the lead!! Just wanna know if anyone's done anything similiar and kinda what to expect/watch out for. Thanks!-K.D.

I have some friends that have worked the HP Classic here in New Orleans, but not me. Go for it, and have a blast, 6 pound board can't be any worse then lugging your clubs around the course.

I used to work the LPGA event that would come to the Seattle area, the Safeco Classic. It stopped coming about 3 years ago. I would do the standard bearer job and would also drive some of the girls around as transportation. Just stand back and enjoy how good the players are. The caddies will usually tell you were to stand early in the round. I did a stint at a Senior event and didn't care for it as much. The Nationwide tour should be fun, have a good time.

I've tried and tried to volunteer at the local EDS Byron Nelson Classic, and Colonial Tournaments, but to no avail.

I always hear that they're always hurting for volunteers, but I've tried for almost 8 years straight,and nothing - why?

Yeah-I ve worked two Champions Tour Events, the US Senior Open in 1999 in Des Moines, and the Allianz Championship in 2002-2004, also in Des Moines. This Year is the first year I've worked at a PGA tour event, the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. I was a standard bearer at all of these events, it is a blast. Being inside the ropes gives the tour life a whole new perspective. 99% of the guys on tour are the coolest guys you'll ever meet. They are more than happy to talk golf w/ you. I would highly reccomend this to ANYONE, i guarantee you'll have a great time.

IDK what to tell you SamT me and my dad had no problems volunteering for the tournaments. They were more than happy to sign us up.

The Champions/Senior events weren't near as fun as the PGA tournament, i will definately go back to the John Deere next year. Dont get in the players' way and they will treat you fine, the caddies usually tell you where to stand and what to do.