2020 Media Guide
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2020 Media Guide Schedule of Events October 5 – 11, 2020 TPC Summerlin 1700 Village Center Circle Las Vegas, NV 89134 www.shrinershospitalsopen.com Monday, October 5, 2020 (Course closed to the public) Tuesday, October 6, 2029 (Course closed to the public) Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (Course closed to the public) Championship Pro-Am Presented by Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 7:00 a.m. Championship Pro-Am (Tee Times: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.) Thursday, October 8, 2020 - Sunday, October 11, 2020 (Course closed to the public) PGA TOUR Professional Competition Thursday, October 8: First round of professional competition 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 6:45 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Approximate Tee Times Friday, October 9: Second round of professional competition 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 6:45 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Approximate Tee Times Saturday, October 10: Third round of professional competition 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 6:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. Approximate Tee Times Sunday, October 11: Final round of professional competition Championship Sunday 6:00 a.m. Gates Open 6:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. Approximate Tee Times TOURNAMENT MEDIA RELATIONS Contact Information Terri Maruca Kirvin Doak Communications M: 702-371-6962 E: [email protected] T: @ntylion92 Emily Clayton Kirvin Doak Communications M: 702-349-7758 E: [email protected] T: @emilybclayton Helpful Information Parking Information: All media tournament parking is located at Suncoast Hotel on the corner of Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive. The tournament will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the course. The travel time between the Suncoast and TPC Summerlin is about 10-15 minutes. Suncoast Hotel and Casino: 9090 Alta Drive Las Vegas, NV 89145 Shuttle Service Hours: Wednesday, Oct. 7: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Media Center: This year the media center will be located in the TPC Summerlin Clubhouse. The hours for the media center are: Monday, Oct. 5: CLOSED Tuesday, Oct. 6: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Media credentials were distributed via mail. Credentials are available for pick-up at the tournament ticket trailer at TPC Summerlin’s main entrance. Media credentials must be picked up prior to entering the course or media center. Media Center Phone and Fax Numbers: Phone line: 702.589.5510 Fax line: 702.589.5512 Security Security will be at the Media Center 24 hours a day during tournament week. Media Dining Breakfast dining will be available in the Media Center. Lunch dining will be a voucher redeemable at the redemption center on driving range. Equipment The Media Center is equipped with an open public Wi-Fi connection. Access to the Wi-Fi is at your own risk. PGA TOUR Media Contacts For information about a player, please see a PGA TOUR Media Official or one of the Media Center staff. They can also provide you with information and assistance in arranging interviews. John Bush Jack Ryan PGA TOUR Media Official PGA TOUR Communications Specialist M: 904.923.7419 M: 904.273.3599 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Follow @PGATOURmedia on Twitter for the latest updates and news. Get Social Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shrinershospitalsopen Twitter: https://twitter.com/shrinersopen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinersopen/ PGA TOUR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PGATour Twitter: https://twitter.com/pgatour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgatour/ TPC Summerlin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TPCSummerlinNV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpcsummerlin/ Shriners Hospitals for Children Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShrinersHospitalsforChildren Twitter: https://twitter.com/shrinershosp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinershospitals/ Tournament Hashtag: #SHCO20 Tournament Quick Facts Dates: October 5 – 11, 2020 Player Field: 144 PGA TOUR Professionals Course: TPC Summerlin Course Information: The par-72, 7,243-yard TPC Summerlin course was designed by Bobby Weed and player consultant Fuzzy Zoeller. TPC Summerlin has been honored by Golf Digest as one of “America’s Best” golf courses and the course ranks as one of the “Top 100 Modern Golf Courses in the United States.” Format: 72-hole stroke play Beneficiary: All proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children Purse: $7,000,000 Winner’s Share: $1,260,000 Defending Champion: Kevin Na Recent Champions Kevin Na (2019), Bryson DeChambeau (2018), Patrick Cantlay (2017), Rod Pampling (2016), Smylie Kaufman (2015), Ben Martin (2014), Webb Simpson (2013), Ryan Moore (2012), Kevin Na (2011), Jonathan Byrd (2010), Martin Laird (2009), Marc Turnesa (2008), George McNeil (2007), Troy Matteson (2006), Wes Short Jr. (2005), Andre Stolz (2004), Stuart Appleby (2003), Phil Tataurangi (2002), Bob Estes (2001), Billy Andrade (2000) Tournament History The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open continues a long history of professional golf in Las Vegas. In its 38th year, the tournament goes far beyond golf with various community based events daily. The tournament was the first in PGA TOUR history to offer a $1 million purse and the first non-major tournament to offer a $5 million purse. It began awarding FedExCup points in 2013 and is now a regular stop on the FedExCup circuit. Golf Channel Television Coverage Date Time Thursday, October 8 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT (5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Friday, October 9 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT (5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Saturday, October 10 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT (5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Sunday, October 11 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. PT (5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Cox Cable Las Vegas: Channel 339/1339 DirecTV: Channel 218 PGA TOUR Radio on SIRIUSXM Radio and PGATOUR.com/liveaudio Date Time Thursday, October 8 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT (2:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Friday, October 9 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT (2:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Saturday, October 10 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT (3:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Sunday, October 11 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT (3:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET) Tournament Parking All tournament parking is located at Suncoast Hotel on the corner of Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive. The tournament will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the course. Shuttle Service Hours: Wednesday, Oct. 7: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Spectators The 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, Oct. 5 – 11 at TPC Summerlin, will be played as scheduled without fans in attendance. The decision comes after consulting with Shriners Hospitals for Children staff and the PGA TOUR. Shriners Hospitals for Children Open remains dedicated to taking the recommended precautions to enable the safety of players, caddies and essential tournament staff and volunteers. Support Shriners Hospitals for Children via an online silent auction: https://e.givesmart.com/events/iy1/ About Tournament Sponsor Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 813-281-0300 shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Shriners Hospitals for Children is the sponsor and benefactor of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. This international pediatric health care system has 22 locations in North America, and national and international outreach programs. Additionally, the system has an extensive telehealth network that extends the system’s expertise of care to rural communities and other locations. Proceeds from the tournament support the health care system and its mission to improve the lives of children. About Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Hospitals for Children® is a unique health care system with a reputation for finding answers and giving families hope. At our locations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, children receive excellent care for orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Since opening our first hospital in 1922, the health care system has improved the lives of more than 1.4 million children. The primary mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children is to help children who need specialized medical care — wherever they may live. In order to treat more kids in more places, Shriners Hospitals for Children offers a range of services to expand our reach, including telehealth and outreach clinics. Although our locations are primarily in North America, our compassionate health care system has treated children from many countries, and conducts several medical outreach clinics outside of the U.S. every year. What Makes Us Different At Shriners Hospitals, children are our priority, and each patient receives the time and attention they deserve. Once under our care, families struggling with complex medical issues discover they are not alone; they are surrounded by hope, compassion and confidence.