Volunteer Center

Volunteer center

CGA Board of Directors Portal (Private): This link directs members of the CGA Board to the meeting portal page. Requires a password to access.

2021 Volunteer Expectations Form: All volunteers must sign this form prior to any volunteer assignment.

2021 Volunteer Waivers: All volunteers must sign this waiver prior to any volunteer assignment.

2021 Volunteer Apparel Order Form: All volunteers must complete this form to receive their free apparel items or to purchase additional items.

Course Rating Information (Private): This link directs members of the Course Rating committee to additional information. Requires a password to access.

FORMS

2021 Volunteer Expectations Form: All volunteers must sign this form prior to signing up for a volunteer assignment.

2021 Volunteer Waivers: All volunteers must sign this waiver prior to any volunteer assignment.

2021 Volunteer Apparel Order Form: All volunteers must complete this form to receive their free apparel items or to purchase additional items.

EVENT SIGN-UP

2021 Tournament Sign-Up: Utilize the Sign-Up Genius portal to sign up for a CGA/USGA/JGAC tournament or Rules volunteer assignment.

2021 AJGA Hale Irwin Colorado Junior Championship Volunteer Sign Up: Sign up here to assist the AJGA with non-Rules tasks at the event at Walnut Creek on June 13-17, 2021.

Sign-Up Genius How To – Get Started Guide: If you have trouble using the Sign-Up Genius software, please follow these mobile or desktop instructions.

Event Selection Document: This guide will help volunteers choose event assignments that correspond with their level of experience.

TRAINING MATERIALS

On-Course Official Manual: This guide states officiating expectations that should be known and followed by all Rules volunteers.

On–Course Official Training Program Checklist: All officials should carry a copy of this checklist on course. It will be used to help train new officials during ride-alongs and ensure they are prepared to perform volunteer assignments on their own. Pre-printed booklets available from Tournament Director.

CGA Rules Seminar and Rules Mondays

CGA Rules Resources Page

USGA Rules Education Page

General Area Rules Page

INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING?

Our volunteers play a significant role in allowing the association to provide the activities that are organized and conducted, and many of the volunteers serve out of a desire to give something back to the game of golf. Our volunteer recruiting window is from October – February. Check back during this time to submit a form indicating your interest.

Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteers of the Year

JAMES V. TOPLIFF AWARD

This award is given annually to the CGA Rules Volunteer who most demonstrates dedication, passion, and service to the game of golf through officiating. The James V. “Jim” Topliff Award is the highest honor the Colorado Golf Association bestows on our Rules Volunteers and is named after the CGA’s long-time Tournament Director.

2020 Award Winners, Peter and Susan Gilbert, stand near their cart while volunteering.

2020 – Peter & Susan Gilbert
2019 – Peggy Coleman
2018 – Monty Montgomery
2017 – Tom Kennedy
2016 – Mike Bureman
2015 – Tim Hersee
2014 – Cope & Judy Bradford
2013 – Tim Daniel
2012 – Brad Wiesley
2011 – Greg With
2010 – Mike Bureman
2009 – David Wining
2008 – Mike Rice
2007 – Frank Beckman
2006 – John Sova
2005 – Mike Bureman
2004 – Jim Herde
2003 – Mike McDonnell
2002 – Ken Smith
2001 – Dick Payne
2000 – Jon Burnett
1999 – Dick Payne
1998 – Larry Wall
1997 – Ken McGechie
1996 – Milton Lake
1995 – Robert Kelley

WOMEN’S VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Each year the CGA identifies one of its outstanding volunteers as the Women’s Volunteer of the Year. The award goes to someone who distinguished herself amongst the many women who graciously donate their time and talents to the association.

2020 Award Winner, Laurie Steenrod, works during a course rating trip.

2020 – Laurie Steenrod
2019 – Sandy Schnitzer
2018 – Dana Murray
2017 – Juliet Miner
2016 – Vivian Heggie
2015 – Nancy Wilson & Phyllis Jensen
2014 – Karla Harding
2013 – Jan Fincher
2012 – Juna Orr
2011 – Twyla Walter
2010 – Sally Lou Schultz
2009 – Barb Schutz
2008 – Joan Scholes
2007 – Ouida Neil
2006 – Virginia Love
2005 – Lynn Zmistowski
2004 – Evelyn Smith
2003 – Mary Lee Browne
2002 – Ruby Maruyama

Master Rules Officials

The designation of Master Rules Official is an honorary title given to a Chief Rules Official who has retired or passed away, and who demonstrated an exceptional knowledge of the Rules of Golf and exemplary dedication to the Colorado Golf Association as a volunteer.