As the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, LA, returns April 20–26, Beard Equipment Company is proud to spotlight a team member who has been working behind the scenes to help make it happen for nearly two decades—Jamie Worsham.

A Territory Manager covering the state of Louisiana, Jamie is in his 19th year supporting tournament operations at TPC Louisiana (with what would have been his 20th if not for the 2020 COVID-19 cancellation). His involvement began with a simple decision: step up and help when it was needed most. With TPC Louisiana being one of his largest customers, volunteering wasn’t a question—it was a responsibility. “It was really a no-brainer,” Jamie says.

Jamie’s connection to golf started early. Introduced to the game by his father at just 2–3 years old, that passion has stayed with him ever since. Today, being part of tournament week—working alongside professionals and helping prepare the course for play—is something he looks forward to every year. Over time, he’s taken on a variety of roles, from mowing greens and tees to primarily focusing on fairways using a Precision Cut 6700A Fairway Mower.

Throughout his years at the tournament, Jamie has worked with three superintendents, including current Superintendent Tyler McCool. Each one, he says, has left a lasting impression. “I’ve always been amazed at what they can do to make a course shine for the TV cameras,” he shares. “They’re truly artists at what they do.” He’s also built strong relationships with crew members who have been part of the event since his very first year—connections that continue to make the experience meaningful.

While Jamie has had the opportunity to meet well-known pros and caddies over the years, it’s the personal moments that stand out the most. During his first year volunteering, he was able to bring his father—who was disabled—out onto the course in a cart to experience the tournament firsthand. “He wouldn’t have missed that tournament for anything,” Jamie recalls. After losing his father the following year, that memory has made tournament week even more special.

Preparation for the Zurich Classic begins long before April. Shortly after the holidays, Jamie works closely with the superintendent to coordinate a detailed list of tournament support equipment. With play beginning in late April, everything is delivered weeks in advance to ensure the course is fully prepared. Once tournament week arrives, Jamie is on-site from Monday through Sunday, volunteering his time to help ensure operations run smoothly.

For Jamie, some of the best moments happen before the crowds arrive. Early mornings on the course—watching the sun rise before the day begins—are a favorite part of the week. It’s a peaceful start that reminds him of another passion: hunting, where those same early hours hold a special kind of quiet. He also enjoys bringing people together, cooking for the crew and volunteers each Friday during the tournament.

Above all, Jamie emphasizes how much work goes into creating the final product seen on television. “Most people have no clue how much goes into making the course appear and play like it does,” he says. Thanks to the dedication of superintendents, crews, and volunteers like Jamie, the course is transformed into a world-class stage year after year.

At Beard Equipment, we’re proud to have team members like Jamie Worsham—people who go above and beyond to support our customers, build lasting relationships, and play a small but meaningful role in something much bigger.