Effects of Motives on Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions of Volunteers at a PGA Tour Event

The article discusses the relationship between volunteer motivation and volunteer satisfaction and behavioral intent at a Professional Golf Association tour event. The authors report on the importance of volunteers for the successful operation and management of sporting events. In their study, the personal enrichment, prestige, and career enhancement shown by earlier studies surfaced as an egoistic or material, motivational factor. The emergence of golf interest is noted. Previous studies looked at include Farrell, Johnston, & Twynam, and Green & Chalip