Wyndham Champion's Paul Brown Named PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year

Wyndham Championship volunteer Paul Brown was honored at the PGA TOUR’s Tournament Meetings on November 20 as the 2019 PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year. With the award, the PGA TOUR will donate $5,000 to Brown’s charity of choice, The First Tee of the Triad, a non-profit organization teaching kids (aged 7-18) valuable life skills and essential character traits through the game of golf. Brown has volunteered at the Wyndham Championship for over 20 years, most recently serving as a Gallery Control Marshal and Hole Captain at Sedgefield Country Club’s 16th hole. His efforts are not restricted to tournament week, as he supports the tournament staff throughout the year by assisting in multiple office needs, including conducting surveys on how to improve the tournament. “This is wonderful news for Paul Brown and the Wyndham Championship family,” said Wyndham Championship Tournament Director Mark Brazil. “Paul is very deserving of the PGA TOUR Volunteer of the Year honor." Tournaments would not be possible without the support of volunteers, who not only help the event operate, but also contribute to the overall charitable impact. With the support of more than 100,000 volunteers annually, the TOUR assists approximately 3,000 charities each year. In 2018, the PGA TOUR and its tournaments generated a record $190 million, bringing the all-time total to $2.84 billion. “This is an absolutely overwhelming honor,” said Brown. “When you think of the thousands of volunteers on the PGA TOUR who serve in the trenches, for me to be singled out in this manner is something I’ll never forget. But our event is a team effort, and I accept this award on behalf of all of volunteers and tournament staff who help make the Wyndham Championship one of the TOUR’s premier events.” Soon to be 85 years old in January, the Minnesota native is no stranger to sports, having worked for 45 years as an official for football, baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer. His wife, Charlotte, also an avid golfer, is heavily involved in dog shows, having served as a superintendent at the Westminster Dog Show at Madison Square Garden.