SPECTATOR GUIDE Live Coverage,TNT
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY PREPARING FOR YOUR DAY AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION Mobile devices must be kept in Golf Mode Setting at all times at the • Average August temperatures in St. Louis, Missouri range from a ADMISSION POLICY 100th PGA Championship: high of 88 degrees to a low of 69 degrees. There will be no daily re-admission to the grounds of Bellerive • Set device to silent or vibrate, including but not limited to, ringer, • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. Country Club. If you leave the grounds, you must have an notifications, and alerts. • Wear a hat for protection from the sun and be sure to use sunscreen. unscanned ticket to return to the Championship. Once the bottom • Camera flash turned off. • Please leave all prohibited items, including ALL backpacks and any of the ticket has been scanned, it will no longer provide admission. bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10”, at home or in your vehicle, as they The only exception is when the Weather Warning signs have • Incoming and outgoing calls may only be made or received farther will not be permitted on-course or stored at the Championship. been posted. Please wear your ticket in plain view at all times than 100 yards away from competition. • Medical response teams will be on-site during the as security personnel will not allow admission to the 100th PGA • Text, email, social posting and other data use is allowed on the golf Championship. Specific locations will be listed in the Championship for individuals without appropriate credentials. course at any location providing players are not in position and Championship course map and pairings guide. PHOTO & AUTOGRAPH POLICY about to play their shots. Cameras are only allowed on-site at Bellerive Country Club • Mobile device photography, as well as audio and video capturing, is ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME during Practice Rounds, Monday through Wednesday, and are allowed in all areas during Practice Rounds (Tuesday & Wednesday). The items listed below are strictly prohibited on the grounds of not permitted on-site during Championship Rounds, Thursday Bellerive Country Club. All items are subject to be searched upon • During Championship Rounds (Thursday – Sunday), photography, through Sunday. Autographs may be requested and given at the entering the Championship: audio and video recording is prohibited anywhere within 100 yards contestants’ convenience, at the Practice Range and Putting Green, of competition or when requested by players, caddies, marshals, BAGS during Practice Rounds only. Please consult the Mobile Device volunteers, security or Championship staff and officials. • Prohibited bags will NOT be accepted or stored on-site Policy for guidelines regarding mobile device photo, audio and • Backpacks of any size and drawstring bags video capturing while on course. COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI • Bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10” in their natural state, with the exception of folding chair bags (chair must be JUNIOR ADMISSION POLICY Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available at a number of locations around removed from bag at security checkpoint) As part of the PGA of America’s mission to grow interest and the Championship grounds. Keep an eye out for Wi-Fi zone signs during • Bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10” sold in The participation in the game of golf, the Championship is excited to your visit and make sure to download the 100th PGA Championship app! Championship Shops will be tagged as prohibited for offer up to four complimentary junior admissions with every paid re-admission due to size regulations adult ticket. Junior admissions apply to youth age 17 and under, PHONE CHARGING PERSONAL ITEMS and may be obtained at the Admissions Office located at the Main Portable phone chargers are available at the 100th PGA Championship • Personal electronics such as computers, laptops, or tablets Spectator Entrance on the day of entry. Please note, these tickets Main Spectator Entrance, behind 10 Tee and right of 2 Fairway. Chargers • Drones, hoverboards, laser pointers, whistles/ do not grant access into private hospitality venues or Clubhouse. are available for a daily rental fee of $10, or can be purchased for $35. noisemakers or selfie sticks • Golf clubs or bicycles MILITARY ADMISSION POLICY CONDUCT, CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE • All oversized chairs with wide arm rests (portable, To honor the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Attendees are requested to display traditional customs of etiquette, folding canvas chairs will be permitted with carry bags Forces, the Championship is pleased to offer complimentary decorum and behavior, and to obey all Championship policies searched prior to entry) daily admission to all military personnel who are currently Active, including, but not limited to, those provided on each ticket, all • Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit), including Reserve, or Career-Retired (20 years or more of qualifying military posted signs and any instructions of Championship Marshals and pocket knives service), along with one guest each day of the Championship, Officials. Inappropriate behaviors and/or failure to comply with • Buckets, ladders, milk crates, or stools regardless of a sell-out. Upon arrival, military personnel must go standards/policies may lead to ejection from the Championship and/or FOOD & BEVERAGES to the Admissions Office at the 100th PGA Championship Main cancellation of admission tickets, without refund. • Coolers Spectator Entrance to present their corresponding Department • Although cheering and positive gallery responses to great play • Food (except in limited quantities for medical, dietary, or infant purposes) of Defense ID in exchange for daily admission. Please note, these are encouraged, unsolicited and consistent calls from the gallery • Alcohol tickets cannot be upgraded to alternate venues, but are eligible for toward players and others are prohibited. the junior admission policy. • Beverages (one unopened, sealed bottle of water per • For the safety of everyone and in keeping with policy established spectator is permitted) INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR SPECTATORS at major sporting events, running is considered to be unacceptable PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Please observe the Leader Boards and Thru Boards for the Weather behavior. • Banners, posters, or signs Warning sign(s) which will appear when inclement weather is • Any materials with unauthorized advertising or • Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with approaching the Championship site. When the yellow “Weather promotion instructions given by Championship Marshals. Warning” sign appears, spectators are advised to take precautions OTHER ITEMS and seek shelter PRIOR to play being suspended. When the red “Play • Please kneel or sit if you are in the front row and remain still • Deemed inappropriate or dangerous by Championship Suspended” sign appears and the air horns sound, this means play throughout each shot security at their sole discretion is suspended and spectators must seek shelter immediately. • Anyone acting in a manner that is deemed to be abusive, In the event of inclement weather, please remember to avoid derogatory, rude or aggressive may be subject to removal from METHODS OF PAYMENT the following: the Championship premises and may be prohibited from returning The following methods of payment are accepted on-site at the WEATHER to the 100th PGA Championship or attending any future PGA 100th PGA Championship, identified by location: • Grandstands • Metal Fences WARNING • Telephone Poles • Open Fields Championship event. • Admissions Office: American Express, MasterCard, VISA & U.S. dollars PLAY • Golf Carts • Hill Tops and High Places SUSPENDED • The Championship Shops: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY ACCOMMODATIONS & THE SURROUNDING AREA • Bodies of Water • Tall and/or Isolated Trees Traveler’s Checks and U.S. dollars Experience all that St. Louis has to offer. For information regarding CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM dining, sports, the arts and outdoor entertainment, visit the Explore • Concession and Beverage Stands: American Express, Official Programs are available for purchase in The Championship St. Louis website at www.explorestlouis.com. MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card and U.S. dollars Shops. The cost for each program is $10. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the Championship. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS GATE HOURS Monday – Wednesday .............................................. 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday – Friday ..................................................... 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM Saturday – Sunday ................................................... 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM PUBLIC SHUTTLE HOURS Monday – Wednesday .............................................. 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday – Friday ..................................................... 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday – Sunday ................................................... 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM PRACTICE ROUNDS During the Practice Rounds, players are invited to play at their discretion. No advance starting times are available for the Practice Rounds. The Pairings Board will be located near the Main Spectator Entrance and is continually updated as players begin their rounds from either the 1st or 10th Tees. Monday – Wednesday Playing Times* ................... 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM LONG DRIVE CONTEST – HOLE 10 TEE Tuesday ..................................................................... 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS Starting times as listed are considered approximate, and are based on the assumption