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Programme launches to find team of 1,800 people to help at Gleneagles

Play your part: Paul McGinley’s role is set for Gleneagles – now it’s time for you to get involved

Ryder Cup Europe has officially launched its search to find 1,800 volunteers to help ensure The 2014 Ryder Cup is one of the greatest sporting events in the world.

The application process is now open and potential volunteers can apply for up to three different roles from a choice of 15 positions. The closing date for applications is midnight on April 14, 2013.

Volunteers are sought to fill a variety of roles both on and off-course, including: scoreboard carriers; park and ride volunteers; crowd safety marshals; bus ambassadors; programme and radio sales assistants; buggy shuttle drivers; and media centre or merchandise pavilion assistants.

European captain Paul McGinley is to front the volunteer programme personally after seeing first-hand the positive influence of volunteers at previous matches.

He said: “It takes a huge team of people to make the Ryder Cup a successful event, and the thousands of volunteers involved are a very important part of that.

“We are always appreciative of anyone who gives their time to volunteer and support golf and there are not many countries in the world better than Scotland for producing volunteers and marshals whose golf knowledge is second to none.

“We will be looking for volunteers who have a knowledge of the game but also people who will enjoy the experience and help to make the Ryder Cup an unforgettable event for the fans who will have a vital role to play in trying to help the European team retain the trophy at Gleneagles.”

The process also includes a search for 60 Junior Ryder Cup volunteers to assist and marshal The 2014 Junior Ryder Cup at Blairgowrie Golf Club. All Junior Ryder Cup volunteers will have the chance to then assist at The 2014 Ryder Cup if they meet the right criteria.

Edward Kitson, match director for the 2014 Ryder Cup, said: “The Ryder Cup is a unique event that stirs the passions of players and spectators in a way unlike any other sporting occasion. This makes volunteering at it very special. It’s a chance to be a part of history and to welcome the world to Scotland.

“The volunteers at The 2014 Ryder Cup will be the public face of the match: they will be the first and last people our spectators see. Naturally some of the roles require specialist experience, and while some knowledge of golf would help, in most cases the main criteria is a positive attitude and genuine desire to be involved in one of the world’s great sporting events. Ideally our volunteers will be friendly, out-going, good-humoured and will enjoy helping others.”

Ryder Cup Europe has already expanded its volunteer programme to meet demand after it saw an unprecedented amount of registrations on its website ahead of today’s launch. Prospective volunteers can apply at the official website: www.rydercupvolunteers.com. There is a £75 registration fee for successful candidates, which contributes towards volunteers’ food and beverages as well as clothing for the event. Volunteers will receive a jacket or windcheater, fleece, polo shirt and cap as well as catering vouchers for breakfast and lunch.

The 2014 Ryder Cup will attract more than 250,000 spectators to Gleneagles in September 2014, with around a total of 7,000 employed staff, marshals, volunteers, and emergency service personnel and media representatives expected on site each day of the event.

For more information on eligibility and how to apply to be a volunteer, please visit www.rydercupvolunteers.com. It is also possible to pre-register interest for hospitality packages for the 2014 Ryder Cup by emailing [email protected], and for tickets via the European Tour website.

 

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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