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The Unsung Heroes Of The Women's Open

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From left

From left

Sally Scranton

Sally Scranton

Susan Hobbs

Susan Hobbs

and George Simonson at Volunteer Headquarters. CAILIN RILEY

and George Simonson at Volunteer Headquarters. CAILIN RILEY

A map in Volunteer Headquarters shows where the more than 2

A map in Volunteer Headquarters shows where the more than 2

000 volunteers came from. CAILIN RILEY

000 volunteers came from. CAILIN RILEY

Volunteer Headquarters is where the volunteers come to rest and recharge. CAILIN RILEY

Volunteer Headquarters is where the volunteers come to rest and recharge. CAILIN RILEY

More than 2

More than 2

000 volunteers are on site at the U.S. Women's Open. CAILIN RILEY

000 volunteers are on site at the U.S. Women's Open. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Jun 28, 2013
They were the unsung heroes, the tireless and often under-appreciated workers—and without them the U.S. Women’s Open would not have happened. More than 2,000 people, men and women of all... more

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