The Senior PGA Tour is open for business ahead of next May's Senior PGA Championship, to be held at Bellerive Country Club.

The event, scheduled for May 21-26, 2013, will require approximately 1,600 volunteers to help with everything from transportation to player leader boards.

In a news release, the PGA announced this week that registration for volunteers was now open. 

There is a $135.22 fee to volunteer, which covers the following:

• Official Senior PGA Championship uniform including 74th Senior PGA Championship shirt, wind jacket, and hat/visor.
• Official 74th Senior PGA Championship Program
• $10 discount at the Championship Golf Shop
• Preferred parking
• Food and water vouchers
• Senior PGA lanyard

Volunteers will be assigned on a first-come first served basis, and should be able to work three or four 4-hour shifts over the course of the championship.

To register, go online, or contact the 2013 Senior PGA Championship Office (314) 594-0148.