THE NORTHERN TRUST
Golf Volunteer Opportunities

THE NORTHERN TRUST golf tournament is the first tournament of the PGA TOUR's FedEx Cup playoff season. 2016 was our first time volunteering at the tournament, when it was held at Bethpage (Black) in Farmingdale, NY. Back then (and years prior) it was known as The Barclays. With the title sponsor change to THE NORTHERN TRUST, the tournament moved to Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury, NY in 2017. In 2018, we were at The Ridgewood Country Club in Ridgewood, NJ. In 2019 the event will return to Liberty National, which was also the site for the 2017 Presidents Cup. The backdrop (Statue of Liberty and Manhattan, NY) is just amazing. In 2020, the tournament will move to TPC Boston, 2021 will feature the event at Liberty National in Jersey City, NJ again.

In past years, Northern Trust was the title sponsor for the Northern Trust Open, played at Riviera Country Club (just outside of Santa Monica, CA) every February. Also the tournament, where we met.

Just like in previous years, THE NORTHERN TRUST will raise a lot of money for local charities. In 2015 for example, the tournament generated over $1.4 million and since its inception, charities received donations of more than $45 million.

Liberty National Golf Club - Clubhouse

Be a part of THE NORTHERN TRUST golf tournament. It is such an exciting event. Join us and the great volunteer team, that allows the tournament to be so successful. Since we volunteer in Player Transportation - and Andreas is one of the committee chairmen - we would love to see you there.

Below you will find THE NORTHERN TRUST golf volunteer committee descriptions for all the volunteer committees available for you to participate in. We also have details about the volunteer package (including uniform, tickets, etc.).  At the bottom of this page, you will find a link to the 'official' tournament's volunteer website, where you can register to volunteer. Check out the latest updates towards the bottom on this page. Get tickets for the tournament before they sell out. Check out hotel accommodation in the Jersey City, NJ area for tournament week, using our hotel price comparison tool.

THE NORTHERN TRUST 2019 trophy

THE NORTHERN TRUST Golf
Volunteer Committee Descriptions

      • Admissions

        Responsible for scanning proper credentials (badges or tickets) at all entrance gates and for selling tickets at the Main Entrance gate. Also will help distribute spectator guides and pairings sheets at all entrances and provide general information to all spectators. Admission gates are open Tuesday – Sunday of tournament week. Volunteers must be able to stand up outdoors for the duration of their shift.

        Committee Days: Tuesday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Mohammad Zaman

      • Ambassadors

        Welcome and provide general information to spectators at the Main Entrance and at various locations and booths throughout the course. Will need to become extremely familiar with course layout, restroom and concession locations, hospitality tent locations, starting times and pairings, first aid, etc.

        Committee Days: Tuesday - Sunday.

        Committee Chairs: Bob Thomas & Mark Germain

      • Caddie Services

        Register PGA TOUR caddies for The Barclays. Distribute towels via a towel exchange program and issue caddie bibs Wednesday – Sunday of the tournament. Oversee the Caddie Hospitality tent.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Mark Maguire & Hans Haugen

      • Commissary

        Transport drinks, ice and snacks from designated commissary location to all holes on the course, scoring tents, practice range, media center, volunteer center, etc. as directed by the PGA TOUR. Volunteers must be able to perform heavy lifting. Please note: must be at least 18 years old to operate a golf cart when transporting supplies.

        Committee Days: Sunday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Rick Matteo & Donovan Berthoud

      • Corporate Hospitality

        Greet guests, check credentials and provide wristbands to clients at entrances to all corporate hospitality locations. Ensure that only properly credentialed clients are allowed inside the venue, assist marshals with noise control and help maintain a clean area. Corporate hospitality tents are open Thursday – Sunday (with the exception of one or two potentially opening earlier in the week).

        Committee Days: Thursday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Steve Dodge & Krista Brennan

      • Course Prep

        Rope and stake course and all ancillary areas as specified. Committee will install stakes & ropes and maintain rope lines throughout tournament week, and stakes & ropes after tournament. Must be willing to work outside be capable of heavy lifting and perform physical labor. Much of committee’s work is accomplished the weekend prior to the event.

        Committee Days: Saturday - Sunday (prior to event)

        Committee Chair: Buzz Berger

      • Driving Range Shuttles

        Transport players to and from the clubhouse and driving range. Must have valid driver’s license and at least 25 years old.

        Committee Days: Sunday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Mike Nastri

      • Evacuation

        Assist in facilitating the evacuation plan for players in case of inclement weather. Must have valid driver’s license, must be at least 25 years old and be comfortable driving a 12-passenger van. Must remain calm under pressure and in bad weather conditions.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Lenny Mormino & Robert Estremera

      • Golf Carts

        Manage inventory, distribution and collection of golf carts during tournament week. Must be 18 years old to operate a golf cart when transporting supplies and 25 years old when transporting passengers.

        Committee Days: Sunday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: John Felder & Art Olsen

      • Marshals

        Provide gallery control, assist in player movement, help locate errant golf shots and provide spectators with general information as needed. NOTE: Marshals shifts will be measured in half days Wednesday – Friday. On Tuesday (practice) and Saturday & Sunday (one-tee start) there will only be one shift available, to the end of play on your hole.

        Committee Days: Tuessday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Ann D’Avignon & Chip Raymond

      • Media Center

        Assist PGA TOUR Media officials with registration and the welcoming of local, national and international journalists to The Barclays.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Peter Frutkoff

      • Office Administration

        Assist the tournament staff prior to and during the tournament with general administration duties including answering the phones, assisting with mailing, making photo copies, etc.

        Committee Days: Monday (8/15) - Sunday (8/28)

        Committee Chair: Krystal Kim

      • Patriots’ Outpost

        Greet guests, check credentials, and provide wristbands to military members and their families. Ensure that only properly credentialed military guests are allowed inside the venue, assist marshals with noise control and help maintain a clean area.

        Committee days: Thursday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Mailyn Keyes & Christopher Mew

      • Player Services

        Aid with registration for players as well as help provide concierge like services to players and families throughout the tournament week.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Maren Crowley

      • Pro-Am Services

        Aid with registration for clients as well as fill in where needed for all Pro-Am related activities.

        Committee Days: Tuesday night and ALL Wednesday

        Committee Chair: Margaret Ling

      • SHOTLink

        Will record and transmit shot locations of professionals to the SHOTLink system, while stationed greenside or at fairway landing zones. Transmission achieved via the use of hand held palm pilots and stationary tripod cameras. SHOTLink volunteers on Fairway duty will have preferred seating at key locations within the ropes. Volunteers who work the Greens will have a birdseye view of the action from a private platform. All will receive training on handheld devices and lasers prior to tournament week, and optional on-course training is available during the ProAm on Wednesday before the tournament.

        Committee Days:

        Committee Chair: Rebecca Henriques

      • Social Media

        Assist tournament staff with disseminating information and updating fans on the tournament Facebook and Twitter in accordance with PGA TOUR policies and guidelines. pages.

        Committee Days: Tuesday - Sunday

        Committee Chair:

      • Special Events

        Assist tournament staff with various special events before and during tournament week, including the Volunteer Appreciation Party and Executive Women’s Day (female volunteers only).

        Committee Days: Sunday and Monday prior to tournament

        Committee Chair: Krystal Kim

      • Special Needs Services

        Transport guests that require assistance to and from admission gate, specific viewing areas on course. Must be at least 25 years old to transport guests on a golf cart.

        Committee Days: Tuesday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Cindi Hopkins

      • Standard Bearers

        Accompany each group of professionals during play and display their scores in relation to par on a cumulative basis. Must be able to carry a standard (weight approximately 5-7 pounds) for the length of the course.

        Committee Days: Thursday - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: John Zulick & Jason Zulick & Lin Zulick

      • Supply Distribution

        Receive, inventory and distribute packages that arrive during tournament week. Distribute and replenish pairing sheets, spectator guides and programs on a daily basis. Volunteers must be able to perform heavy lifting. Please note: must be 18 years old to operate a golf cart.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: John Leonti

      • 10th Tee Shuttle

        Transport players to and from the 10th tee. Must have valid driver’s license and at least 25 years old.

        Committee Days: Sunday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: John Cienski

      • Transportation

        Use tournament vehicles to provide transportation to players, their families, VIP guests and tournament officials before, during and after the tournament, including to and from hotels and airports. Must be at least 25 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

        Committee Days: Saturday (prior to event) - Sunday

        Committee Chairs: Andreas Kraemer & Raymond Boyd

      • Uniform Distribution

        Assist with inventory, packaging and distribution of all volunteer apparel and credentials. Also assist with apparel exchanges and sales of past apparel. Volunteers will need to be available prior to tournament week (various dates in late July & throughout August TBD) to assist with preparing and distributing volunteer packages.

        Committee Days: prior to event

        Committee Chairs: Karan Whamond & Don Whamond & Shelley Telson

      • Volunteer Center

        Manage tent where volunteers check in with their respective Committee Chairs as well as come for snacks & beverages in between their shifts. Maintain a clean and supportive meeting place for the volunteers.

        Committee Days: Monday - Sunday

        Committee Chair:

      • Walking Scorers

        Record the scores and statistics of play on handheld PDA devices during the Wednesday Pro-Am and all competitive rounds. Must be able to walk 18 holes without a break. Volunteers will receive extensive training on how to use the PDA device.

        Committee Days: Wednesday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: Jill Owens

      • Will Call

        Assist with distribution of credentials that have been ordered in advance or left for pickup for future rounds. Please note that Will Call is located near the Main Entrance, outside the grounds.

        Committee Days: Tuesday - Sunday

        Committee Chair: JoAnn Doherty & Debbie Doherty

Register on the 'official' 'THE NORTHERN TRUST' website or contact us with any questions you may have.

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THE NORTHERN TRUST 2021 Volunteer Parking and Shuttles

All volunteer parking will be located at Volunteer parking will be in Lot 4 – 196 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City NJ 07305. Your volunteer credential will act as your parking pass to access the lot.

From here, volunteers will be dropped off at the Volunteer Center
(approx. 5 minute drive). Shuttles will be provided exclusively for volunteer purposes and volunteers will not mix with the general public.

Shuttle hours during tournament week are as follows:

  • Monday: 6 a.m. 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 6 a.m. 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 5 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 5 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 5 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 5 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 5 a.m. 7:30 p.m.

Hotels in Jersey City

In case you need accommodation and the room blocks in the volunteer hotels have been exhausted (which after 7/1/2019 is most likely the case), you can find a list of hotels (and reviews) HERE.

Restaurants in Jersey City

Check out restaurant recommendations on Trip Advisor

Latest Updates:

  • 8/5/2021: Health & Safety Update:
    Masks UP in confined spaces, where social distancing is a challenge.  Please check your email for today's IMPORTANT update on the mask policy for this year's event.

  • 8/3/2021: Tickets:
    Electronic tickets for volunteers have been sent. Please check your email inbox (email address, that you used to register to volunteer)

  • 7/19/2021: Uniforms
    Uniforms for registered volunteers will be shipped out July 19, 2021. To confirm or change your address, please log into your TrustEvent account.

  • 7/14/2021: Refunds
    Today is the last day for volunteers to request a refund is July 14, 2021. You must email tntvolsnj@pgatourhq.com to request a refund and withdraw from your shifts.

  • 7/1/2021: Vaccinations and Masks Guidelines as of 7/1/2021
    Spectators are not required to vaccinated. Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors. Unvaccinated guests should wear a mask outdoors when they cannot socially distance and at all times indoors. For more information, please review our Guide To Fan Safety.

  • 6/30/2021: Volunteer Party
    Due to COVID-19, unfortunately there will be no volunteer party in 2021.



  • 6/28/2019: Volunteer Appreciation Party:
    The Volunteer Appreciation Party will be held on Saturday, August 3 from 3:00 5:00PM. Your committee chairman will let you know the exact location.

  • 6/25/2019: Volunteer Parking:
    Volunteer parking will be located at Lot 2 in Liberty State Park, 200 Morris Pesin Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305 .

  • 6/21/2019: Volunteer Uniform:
    All volunteers are required to wear THE NORTHERN TRUST official volunteer uniform while on duty. The official volunteer uniform for 2019 consists of a polo shirt and khaki bottoms (shorts and golf skorts are acceptable). Please do not wear the official uniform when off duty.

  • 6/20/2019: Gates open
    Wednesday, August 7: 7 a.m.
    Thursday, August 8: 7 a.m.
    Friday, August 9: 7 a.m.
    Saturday, August 10: 7 a.m.
    Sunday, August 11: 7 a.m.

  • 5/4/2019: Volunteers needed
    Transportation is still looking for volunteers for high-demand days Sunday/Monday (8/3 and 8/4) and Sunday (8/10).

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