February 23, 2017 Volume 12, Issue 1

TEE TALK The official Volunteer newsletter of the

2017 Insperity Invitational

May 1 - 7

The Woodlands Country

Club Tournament Course

Volunteer Registration for the Insperity

Invitational is LIVE and underway! An email went

out in January with registration instructions. We

already have a number of people signed up to

volunteer on one of our many great committees

but we still have plenty of room for volunteers—

new and returning. Volunteering is a great way to

give back to the Houston community, make new

friends, spend time with old friends and

co-workers, and enjoy top-notch Championship

golf.

This year’s volunteer package includes:

One (1) Bermuda Sands tournament logoed polo

One (1) Bermuda Sands tournament logoed outerwear

One (1) Tournament logoed golf cap or unisex visor

Meals on days of Volunteer service

Parking on days of Volunteer service One (1) voucher for one (1) round of golf at

The Woodlands Country Club (must complete four shifts to be eligible)

Volunteer Appreciation Party on Saturday, May 6, 2017 *Also included: laughs, opportunity to meet new friends, and memories that last a lifetime. All proceeds

benefit local Houston charities.

If for some reason you did not receive the registration email and would like it sent again, feel free to send a note to dtrosin@Championstourgolf.com or call 281-357-4653. The strength of our volunteer program seems to get better each year and 2017 should be no different. There is an exciting schedule of events starting to come to fruition and you surely won’t want to miss out on the best volunteer experience of the year. We can’t wait for the 2017 event and hope that you will join us to continue our “Tradition of Excellence” for the 14th straight year!

Volunteer Registration is Here!

Loudmouth Day!

Driving Range Volunteers looking sharp!

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REGISTRATION AND SCHEDULING

Monday, April 3

» First committee assignments sent out

Friday, April 7

» Uniform packages begin shipping via FedEx (for those who paid for shipping)

Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m.

» Marshals Committee Training (Woodlands CC Tournament Course Dining Room)

Friday, April 21

» Online Registration Ends

Wednesday, April 26

» Final schedules sent out to volunteers

Friday, April 28

» Player Transportation Committee transfer cars from National Rental Car (IAH) to The Woodlands

Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 7

»Tournament Week!

UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION

Wednesday, April 5 » Insperity Employee Uniform Distribution (Corporate Headquarters: Kingwood) Thursday, April 6 » Insperity Employee Uniform Distribution (Houston Service Center) Wednesday, April 12, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. »Volunteer Uniform Distribution (Tournament Office)*

Thursday, April 13, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. »Volunteer Uniform Distribution (Tournament Office)*

Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

»Volunteer Uniform Distribution (Tournament Office)*

Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

»Volunteer Uniform Distribution (Tournament Office)*

*To take place in Tournament Trailer next to the Fitness Center at The Woodlands CC Tournament Course. Address: 1830 South Millbend The Woodlands, TX 77380

Important Pre-Tournament Dates

Ever thought of expanding your role as a

volunteer or hole marshal? Join our

Volunteer Leadership team as a Hole

Captain! Each hole has a group of volunteers

called Hole Marshals that are in charge of

reducing distractions and ensuring the safety

and enjoyment of the professional golfers

and spectators. Each Hole Captain is in

charge of managing a certain hole and

scheduling the shifts of the volunteers that

work on that hole. Are you a part of a golf

club or organization that would like to

volunteer together? This is a great

opportunity to showcase your organization

by “sponsoring” a specific hole. There is no monetary commitment from your organization other than your

volunteer uniform fees, but your organization will be recognized with a Hole Sign indicating that the

volunteers are provided by your company or club. If you are interested in taking on this exciting role, please

contact Davis at the Tournament Office for more details at 281-357-4653 or by email at

dtrosin@championstourgolf.com.

Calling all Marshals - Hole Captain Needed!

Hole 10 volunteers welcoming John Daky

The tournament started off LOUD on Friday with John

Daly making his debut on the PGA TOUR Champions at

the Insperity Invitational. Plenty of fans, volunteers, and

staff showed John support by sporting their favorite

LOUDMOUTH prints as he impressed everyone with his

long drives and big personality. However, it was another

professional with an eccentric fashion sense that left

The Woodlands with the trophy. Jesper Parnevik won

his first PGA TOUR Champions Title in his 23rd start with

a 12-under 204 at The Woodlands Country Club

Tournament Course.

Parnevik’s Insperity Invitational win was his first win in

fifteen years since the PGA TOUR’s 2001 Honda

Classic. His career in his 40’s was marred by injuries and

there was a point when he would not hit a shot for six

months. However, this only enhanced the drive to get

back to the winners circle for Parnevik. “I don’t know if I

would have been as keen or as eager to play right now if

I would have played those eight years full-time. You see

a lot of guys get a revival almost coming out here and

they kick start their career and they think it’s fun again.”

It’s apparent Jesper is back to having fun again. You just

have to watch an episode of his award winning reality TV show about his family called “The Parneviks” to see

that. A man who once declared volcanic sand as one of his major food groups, we are proud to have him as

our Champion. Parnevik’s win propelled him into contention in the PGA TOUR Champion’s season-long

points race and allowed him an invite to the first ever Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs at the end of the season.

The inaugural three-event playoffs ended at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Desert Mountain in

Scottsdale, AZ where the top-36 golfers on the PGA TOUR Champions played for their chance to be named

the top golfer of the season. Paul Goydos played flawless golf and completed a wire-to-wire victory but he

was unable to put enough space between him and the ageless wonder, Bernhard Langer, to win the Schwab

Cup. Langer finished second at the final event and capped off another near-flawless season of golf. The

59-year old had one of his best year’s yet on TOUR, which says a lot with a resume like Langer’s. In 21

tournaments, his worst finish was a tie for 13th. He had four wins, four runner-ups, and 18 top-10’s. He

ended the year with 21 consecutive rounds under par. Langer has won four of the last seven Charles Schwab

Cups and is the only player to win it three years in a row. On a TOUR with a lot of guys that can go low,

Langer’s consistency at the top of the field is hard to imagine and he only seems to be getting better with

age. This is Bernhard’s world and the rest of us are just living in it. It sounds like a broken record, but

congratulations to Bernhard on another title! We look forward to seeing him back here in 2017!

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