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April 2, 2025 • Volume 28, Issue 4 • Complimentary • HiltonHeadSun.com
Volunteers: The heartbeat of RBC Heritage at Harbour Town BY TAMELA MAXIM Contributor The RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, a PGA Signature Tour event, began in 1969 at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It’s a community-driven celebration made possible by the extraordinary efforts of dedicated volunteers.
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RBC Heritage Volunteer Force
From April 14th to the 20th 1500 volunteers will come from all walks of life—locals who call Hilton Head or Bluffton home, seasonal residents and visitors who travel specifically to lend their time. They fill a long list of roles, ranging from course marshals maintaining order and safety on the greens to hospitality volunteers ensuring corporate guests enjoy an exceptional experience. Others manage parking, assist with concessions, provide player support and help facilitate transportation logistics. Their work extends far beyond the golf course, encompassing tasks supporting the media, tournament staff and fans.
What do the volunteers say about their experiences?
Omer Waddles, Shotlink Mobile Spotter Chairman “What I love most about volunteering is collaborating with the incredible people involved.
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Contributing to the Island’s success and being part of its support system gives me a great sense of pride. Working alongside such a fantastic team of volunteers creates a sense of unity. Together, we embody the spirit of this event, sharing its significant contributions to the SC economy and charitable organizations.” Jan Kirk, Walking Scorer and Gallery Management “Volunteering for The RBC Heritage has offered me an exciting opportunity to be truly immersed in the heart of the action and witness, upfront, the world’s most competitive players! More importantly, volunteering for this prestigious
event has provided a fun and fulfilling experience of being a small “team player” in support of the RBC’s exceptional impact and contributions to our local community and its worthy charities! It has been truly an honor!” Phil Hartman, Chair of Safe Haven “Volunteering for the RBC Heritage has been a rewarding experience. You work with and develop friendships with volunteers from all across the USA and meet some very interesting fans. The tournament raises millions of dollars to help local residents with support for medical, childcare, recreation, and food bank programs, to
name just a few. The Safe Haven Committee is responsible for providing shelter for volunteers and evacuation of golfers in case of inclement weather. Thirteen homeowners open their homes to volunteers for seven days. Over sixty Safe Haven volunteers are ready to ensure that over fifteen hundred volunteers and players have a safe place to shelter. I must add that the Safe Haven volunteers are the best volunteers at the tournament and that volunteer coordinators Sarah Sofia and Will Copeland deserve much credit for orchestrating this event!”
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