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MOBILE DEVICE POLICY PREPARING FOR YOUR DAY AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION Mobile devices must be kept in 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, , 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 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 . Monday – Wednesday Playing Times*...... 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 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 that there are no delays, inclement weather, etc. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 & 10 Starting on Holes 1 & 10 (groups of three) Playing times……………………………………….. 6:50 AM – 7:45 PM* SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 & 12 All players starting on Hole 1 (groups of two) Playing times……………………………………….. 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM* *Subject to change TROPHY PRESENTATION CEREMONY The Wanamaker Trophy Presentation Ceremony will take place on the 18th Green immediately following the end of play on Sunday, August 12. In the event of a tie for first place after 72 holes, there will be a three-hole aggregate score play-off on Holes 16, 17 and 18. If the score remains tied at the conclusion of the play-off, a hole-by- hole play-off will take place until the tie is broken. The hole-by-hole play-off will begin on Hole 18, and if still tied, move to 10, 16, 17 and 18 repeated. The Wanamaker Trophy Presentation Ceremony will occur immediately following the play-off. TELEVISION COVERAGE All times listed are Central Daylight Time. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 For more information visit www.pgachampionship.com or download the PGA Championship app: Live Coverage,TNT...... 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Highlight Show, CBS...... 11:37 PM – 12:07 AM FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 SPECTATOR GUIDE Live Coverage,TNT...... 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Follow us: Highlight Show, CBS...... 11:37 PM – 12:07 AM @PGAChampionship @pgachampionship TH SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 100 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Live Coverage,TNT...... 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM @PGAChampionship #PGAChamp Live Coverage, CBS...... 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM AUGUST 6 - 12, 2018 • BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Live Coverage,TNT...... 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM © 2018 The PGA and PGA Championship names, logos and marks are Live Coverage, CBS...... 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM a trademark of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. TRANSPORTATION

RIDESHARE Spectators are heavily encouraged to utilize Uber, Lyft, and/or St. Louis County/Yellow Cab to and from Westminster Christian Academy, the only official Rideshare PUDO (Pick-Up/ Drop-Off) lot for the 100th PGA Championship. For an efficient Rideshare experience, simply enter “800 Maryville Centre Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017” as your destination in your Rideshare-app of choice and your driver will take you to the designated Rideshare PUDO lot at Westminster Christian Academy. Complimentary shuttle services will be provided from the PUDO lot to the Main Spectator Bus Terminal across from the Main Spectator Entrance at Bellerive Country Club.

PGA GENERAL PUBLIC PARKING Off-site PGA Public Parking will be free and located at Fenton Logistics Park, 1050 Dodge Drive, Fenton, MO 63026. Carpooling is strongly recommended whenever possible. Complimentary shuttles will be provided from both the PGA Public Parking lot and the Main Spectator Bus Terminal across from the 100th PGA Championship Main Spectator Entrance at Bellerive Country Club. There will be no overnight parking in any PGA Public Parking Lots, and any vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. PGA Tournament Corporation is not responsible for damage to your vehicle, or items lost or stolen from your vehicle.

THERE IS NO PUBLIC PARKING OR SPECTATOR DROP-OFF AT BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB. For spectator drop-off, use Westminster Christian Academy, 800 Maryville Centre Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017. PGA Public Parking is located at Fenton Logistics Park (Old Chrysler Plant), 1050 Dodge Drive, Fenton, MO 63026.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING Designated accessible parking for those requiring lift-equipped transportation to the course will be provided. Please call The Convention Store at (877) 472-7275 for more information. The front rows of the general public parking lots will be reserved WALK OR BIKE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP for spectators not requiring lift-equipped There will be NO pedestrian and/or bicycles allowed on Ladue Road from I-270 to Rte. 141, and Mason transportation but who have physically Road from W. Walling Drive and Conway Road, during daylight hours due to anticipated heavy bus shuttle challenged hang tags for their vehicles. and hang tag permitted vehicles. Where permanent sidewalks exist, spectators are directed to follow Wheelchairs will not be available for rent, but sidewalks to existing designated crosswalks at stop lights and/or stop signs. Due to closure of roads and spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to resident hang tag restrictions, there is no vehicle parking within 2 miles of Bellerive Country Club. All the PGA Championship. spectators are instructed to follow either Rideshare and/or directions to the PGA General Public Parking lot Wheelchair accessible viewing areas will be at the Fenton Logistics Park. located at the 1st Tee and the 18th Green.

CHASE SAPPHIRE CARDMEMBER CLUB ON-SITE EXPERIENCES Chase Sapphire® cardmembers will enjoy exclusive benefits, including THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS GRAND OPENING THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS complimentary beverages, upgraded food available for purchase, cash bar, golf interactive, comfortable seating and views of the 10th Fairway. The 47,000 square-foot Championship Shops merchandise venue Chase Sapphire cardmembers may bring one guest and simply show is located at the Main Entrance along the spectator walkway. This The Championship Shops will be open to the public their card for access. Capacity may be limited. merchandise shopping experience offers men’s, women’s, and Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th prior to children’s apparel and headwear from major brands including OMEGA the 100th PGA Championship. No tickets or credentials are required to attend this event. The Wanamaker and Ralph Lauren, Nike, Adidas, Cutter & Buck, Under Armour, FootJoy, As Official Timekeeper and proud partner of the PGA of America, OMEGA trophies will be available for pictures during Travis Mathew, Forty Seven Brand, New Era, and many more! The wants golf fans like you to enjoy the 100th PGA Championship in true the Grand Opening. Championship Shops also offers a major selection of exclusive OMEGA fashion: with a touch of luxury, a lot of style and a sense of fun. accessories, gifts, and memorabilia. While you’re in The Championship Shops, take a virtual selfie with the Parking is complimentary and located at the Creve Coeur THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS HOURS life-size video images of OMEGA Ambassadors Rory McIlroy, Sergio Soccer Complex (Lot C) at 2350 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Garcia and Tommy Fleetwood; then, visit OMEGA’s on-site boutique, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Vehicles must access off GRAND OPENING – No ticket required which has the finest OMEGA products for you to closely explore, Rte. 141 / Maryland Heights Expressway and Creve Coeur Friday, August 3...... 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM including the watches Rory, Sergio and Tommy are wearing this week. Mill Road. Please follow road signage, traffic control Saturday, August 4...... 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM officers, and parking attendants to lot. Sunday, August 5...... 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM ON-COURSE MENU HIGHLIGHTS Attendees will be provided complimentary shuttle to and A wide selection of food and beverage options will be available Please see inside cover panel for parking details. from the Main Bus Terminal across from the 100th PGA to attendees of the 100th PGA Championship. To plan your dining Championship Main Spectator Entrance. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK experience, please consult the on-site course map or pairing Monday – Wednesday...... 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM sheet for menu items available by their location on-course. Please note, there will be no on-site parking at Bellerive Thursday – Friday...... 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM Highlights include: Country Club or the vicinity thereof for the Grand Opening. Saturday – Sunday...... 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM • Specialty burgers and hotdogs, salads, deli wraps and Italian GRAND OPENING HOURS MERCHANDISE EXPRESS sausages No ticket required Located at the Main Entrance along the spectator walkway, this shop • Local barbeque featuring offerings from Sugarfire Smoke House is ideal for quick purchases and last-minute gifts as you exit. • Shrimp with Thai noodles, refreshing watermelon salads, and Friday, August 3...... 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM other cold quick grab healthy options Saturday, August 4...... 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK HOURS • Extensive snack offerings including fresh fruit at all food locations Sunday, August 5...... 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Wednesday...... 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Wines, mixed drinks, plus a wide variety of soft drinks and non- SHUTTLE TIMES Thursday – Friday...... 12:00 PM – 7:45 PM alcoholic options Friday, August 3...... 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Saturday – Sunday...... 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Specialty craft beers, including self-serve “Tilt Your Own Tap” Saturday, August 4...... 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM locations throughout the course 100TH PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: THE ULTIMATE BRACKET Sunday, August 5...... 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM As part of the 100th PGA Championship celebration, the PGA of WILL CALL For additional information about the 100th PGA America is asking fans for help in identifying the greatest PGA There will be no public Will Call service at the Championship. Please Championship, visit www.pgachampionship.com. Championship ever played. Fans can cast their votes and determine arrange to distribute tickets and related items prior to arriving at the champion via a bracket format. To learn more about the campaign Bellerive Country Club, as they will not be stored for collection by other and make your selections, visit pgachampionship.com/pga100 and individuals on-site. The Admissions Office, located at the Main Spectator see the video board located along the spectator walkway, next to The Entrance, will distribute complimentary junior and military daily grounds Championship Shops. admission tickets, and complimentary tickets for allied associations.