Exciting Week: Genesis Invitational Volunteer (my third year)

This is the week I get so excited in February. That is not because of Valentine’s day, but because of Genesis PGA tournaments. Nonetheless to say, I am a big follower of PGA tournaments. I came to see Genesis tournament as a spectator for many years. Since 2018 when I stopped working, I ‘ve come to volunteer as a marshal at 18th hole. So, this is my third year as a marshal at Genesis Invitational.

For many years, this event was somewhat quite. Some top rankers played here, but not huge stars. It seemed one of small PGA tournaments. Since 2018 when Tiger came back to Riviera as a host, this tournament became a total different tournament. When he missed the cut on Friday 2018, I was worried that he might not be back. But he came back in 2019 and tied 15th. This year, he is the host, again, expecting a huge crowd.

18th hole again this time! That is a fun hole to be as a marshal. Volunteers from Lakewood men’s club have been in charge of this hole for many years. Now I feel so comfortable working with other volunteers at this hole. All volunteers are so friendly and helpful. This year, You Kyoung, one of my golf buddies, will volunteer, too. I am glad to spend my time on helping this industry and community I love.

I can only volunteer on Wed. and Thu., when kids are at school. My husband usually doesn’t like to help kids to school in the morning, but good thing is that this is Valentine’s week, so he is usually very supportive. My daughter goes to Paul Revere middle school, 5 min walking distance from Riviera country club. So, I may come here with my daughter. That is exciting, too.