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THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP returns to the Chicago area the week of August 18-23, at the Olympia Fields Country Club.

This years championship requires a volunteer force of 2,000, and so far almost 1,300 positions have been filled. Leaving around 700 more positions still open.

This year marks the first Western Open/BMW Championship at Olympia Fields since 1971.

WGA Sr. VP of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino talks the BMW Championship.

Volunteers perform important aspects of tournament operations during a PGA Tour event, and work both inside and outside the ropes of the tournament.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing outpouring of support from volunteers year after year to ensure the success of the BMW Championship,” said Vince Pellegrino Senior Vice President of Tournaments. “Serving as a volunteer presents a tremendous opportunity to see the tournament from a different perspective while also helping us raise funds for our sole charitable beneficiary, the Evans Scholars Foundation.”

Who will be the next champion at Olympia Fields Country Club.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, and commit to work at least three shifts during tournament week. Shift range from 4-6 hours, depending on assignment.

Volunteers are asked to purchase a volunteer package at $135.00. The package is valued at $629.00. this package includes.

Two tournament grounds tickets (good for one day). Two Peter Millar golf shirts, One Peter Millar outerwear piece, One hat or visor, One BMW Championship pin, One clear BMW Championship branded bag, One Volunteer credential, valid for entry all week. One invitation to the volunteer appreciation party. Food and beverage vouchers on days you volunteer.

The par 4, 3rd hole on Olympia Fields North.

If you wish to review the volunteer positions, visit Bmwchampionship.com, and click on the volunteer tab.

Volunteer position sign-up ends on June 15th. Some area’s fill quickly, so sign up now if you are looking for a certain area to volunteer in.

Since 2007 the BMW Championship has raised over $35 million for the Evans Scholars Foundation.

Olympia Fields Country Club has two courses, the North and the South. The BMW Championship will be contested on the North Course, that was designed by Willie Park Jr., the winner of the Open Championship in 1887 and 1889. Park designed over 100 courses in his career.

The North Course is ranked in the Top 100 course by multiple publications. Both Rickie Fowler and Vijay Singh hold the course record with a 63, with Singh’s 63 in the 2003 U.S. Open. See BMWChampionship.com for more details.