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GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION PHOTOS / AUTOGRAPHS MOBILE DEVICE POLICY • Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages). Cameras are only allowed at Monday through Those wishing to use their mobile devices will be asked to One bottle of water with unopened seal per spectator Wednesday, and are not permitted on-site during Championship adjust the volume setting to “silent” or “vibrate” while at the is permitted. Rounds, Thursday through Sunday. Mobile device cameras Championship. • Other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by may not be used to take photos during Championship Rounds. • Guests may accept or make phone calls in designated Championship Security personnel, at their sole discretion. SOMETIMES Autographs may be requested and given at the contestants’ “Phone Zone” areas throughout the , • Please leave all prohibited items in your vehicle as they convenience at the Practice Range and Putting Green during primarily near concession stands. will not be permitted at the Championship. Practice Rounds only. • Digital messaging and checking data is allowed on the ADMISSION POLICY golf course. INFORMATION REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS There will be no daily re-admission to the grounds of Valhalla • Mobile device camera use is NOT permitted during the & THE SURROUNDING AREA Golf Club. If you leave the grounds, you must have a full ticket Championship Rounds. The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is available to This Close to return to the Championship. Once the bottom of the ticket • No video recording will be permitted at any time during help you with hotel and restaurant reservations, as well as has been scanned, it will no longer provide admission. The only Championship Week. planning itineraries, site visits or reserving meeting and IS CLOSE ENOUGH exception is when the Weather Warning signs have been posted. reception space. For information, please call 1-800-743-3100, Please wear your ticket in plain view at all times as security Spectators attempting to use their mobile device in unauthorized send an e-mail to [email protected] or visit areas or in ways not sanctioned will be asked to surrender the personnel will not allow admission to the PGA Championship www.gotolouisville.com/PGA2014. for individuals without appropriate credentials. device and pick it up at a designated location after they depart TO BRAG ABOUT the golf course. CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM JUNIOR ADMISSION POLICY CONDUCT, CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE Of cial Programs are available for purchase in the Championship To provide the ultimate family entertainment value, the PGA of Shops. The cost for each program is $10.00. America is excited to offer up to four (4) complimentary junior Please be advised of the following standards of conduct and admissions with every paid adult ticket. Junior admissions apply etiquette: METHODS OF PAYMENT to youth age 17 and under, and may be obtained at the Admission • Everyone is requested to display traditional customs of The following methods of payment are accepted on-site at the Sales and Will Call Of ce located at the Main Spectator Entrance etiquette, decorum and behavior, and to obey all 2014 PGA Championship, identi ed by location: on the day of entry. Junior tickets do not gain access into private Championship policies, signs and verbal instructions of • Admission Sales: American Express, MasterCard, VISA hospitality areas. Championship Of cials. and U.S. dollars • For the safety of everyone and in keeping with policy MILITARY ADMISSION POLICY established at major sporting events, running is considered • Championship Shops: American Express, MasterCard, To honor the men and women who serve our country in the to be unacceptable behavior. VISA, traveler’s checks and U.S. dollars Armed Forces, The PGA of America is pleased to offer Active Duty, • Concession and Beverage Stands: American Express, Retirees, Active Reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense • Although cheering and positive gallery responses to great MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card and U.S. dollars Civilians and their accompanying spouse complimentary daily play are encouraged, unsolicited and consistent calls grounds admission to the Championship. Upon arrival, Military from the gallery are prohibited. Personal checks are not accepted at the Championship. personnel must go to the Admissions and Will Call Of ce to • Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with present their Military ID (spouse must present Dependent ID) in the Marshals. OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP APP Download the of cial PGA Championship app—watch live video, exchange for daily grounds tickets. IDs must be presented in order • Please kneel or sit if you are in the front row and remain to receive Daily Grounds tickets. still throughout each shot. get the latest news updates, locate your favorite players and follow hole-by-hole scoring all Championship long. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI SPECTATORS The items listed below are strictly prohibited on the grounds of Please observe the Leader Boards and Thru Boards Valhalla Golf Club. All bags will be searched upon entering the Complimentary Wi-Fi for spectators will be accessible in speci c for the Weather Warning Sign which will appear Championship. areas around Valhalla Golf Club. Wi-Fi Hotspot locations will be labeled in the on-course pairing sheets available during the when inclement weather is approaching the site. • Backpacks of any size. OUT HERE, EVERY DAY IS PERFECT, When the signs appear, spectators are advised to Championship. • Bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10” in their natural state. take precautions and seek shelter PRIOR to play being suspended. EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT. Prohibited bags will NOT be accepted or stored at the If the sirens sound, seek shelter immediately. golf course. In the event of inclement weather, please remember to avoid the • Personal electronics such as, hand-held games, radios, Text to following: MAJOR televisions, iPods, etc. Get started at GetGolfReady.com • Grandstands • Metal Fences 58752 to receive • Telephone Poles • Tall and/or Isolated Trees • All oversized chairs with wide arm rests. Small, portable, with 5 lessons starting at $99 • Golf carts • Hill Tops and High Places folding chairs are permitted. Carry bags will be searched • Bodies of Water • Open Fields prior to entry. exclusive information from • Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit), including WEATHER pocket knives. THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS. Average August temperatures in Louisville, range from a • Coolers, ladders, milk crates, signs, posters, banners, high of 88 degrees to a low of 69 degrees. Message and data rates may apply. Up to 4 messages / day. Text HELP to 58752 for help. dogs and other pets. Text STOP to 58752 to cancel. 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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS 14GGR_ThisClose_4x9.indd 1 6/19/14 1:53 PM GATE HOURS GRAND OPENING Monday – Wednesday 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. The Championship Shops will be open to the public on Thursday – Friday 7:00a.m. – 8:30p.m. Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 prior to the 2014 Saturday – Sunday 7:00a.m. – 8:30p.m. PGA Championship. Tickets/credentials are not required to attend this event. The Wanamaker Trophy will be available PLAYER STARTING TIMES for pictures both days of this event. PRACTICE ROUNDS Parking is complimentary and located in Lot X across from Monday – Wednesday 7:00a.m. – dusk Valhalla Golf Club. Please see On-site Experiences Panel for full description of During the Practice Rounds, players are invited to play at The Championship Shops. their discretion. No advance starting times are available for the Practice Rounds. The Pairings Board will be located near THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS HOURS the Main Spectator Entrance and is continually updated as GRAND OPENING No ticket required players begin their rounds from either the 1st or 10th tees. Saturday, August 2 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Sunday, August 3 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS Thursday – Friday 7:30a.m. – 8:00p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK Monday – Sunday 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. Saturday – Sunday 8:00a.m. – 7:00p.m. Championship Round starting times as listed above are THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS GRAND OPENING PARKING considered approximate, and are based on the assumption AUGUST 2 & AUGUST 3 ONLY that there are no delays, inclement weather, etc. FREE PARKING • NO TICKET REQUIRED • ALL ARE WELCOME *Subject to change Cincinnati & Points North: • Head South on I-71 South TROPHY PRESENTATION CEREMONY • Take Exit 9A onto I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 8 miles The Wanamaker Trophy Presentation Ceremony will • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Rd take place on the 18th Green immediately following • Turn left onto Shelbyville Rd heading East the end of play on Sunday, August 10. In the event of • Proceed East 2.5 miles on Shelbyville Road a tie for first place after 72 holes, there will be a three- • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot X on the right hole aggregate score play-off on Holes 13, 17 and Downtown Louisville & Points West: 18. If the score remains tied at the conclusion of the • Take I-64 East to I-71 North play-off, a hole-by-hole play-off will take place until • Take Exit 6 for 1-71 North for 9 miles the tie is broken. The hole-by-hole play-off will begin • Take Exit 9A for I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 8 miles on Hole 18, and move to 13, 17 and 18 repeated. The • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road Wanamaker Trophy Presentation Ceremony will occur • Turn left onto Shelbyville Road heading east immediately following the play-off. • Proceed east 2.5 miles on Shelbyville Road • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot X on the right TELEVISION COVERAGE Lexington & Points East SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 • Head West on I-64 West Preview Show, CBS 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. • Take Exit 19B for I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) for approx. 1 mile THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road Live Coverage, TNT 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. • Turn Right onto Shelbyville Road heading east • Proceed East 2.5 miles on Shelbyville Road Highlight Show, CBS 12:37a.m. – 1:07a.m. • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot X on the right FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 Indiana & Points North: Live Coverage, TNT 1:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. • Head South on I-65 South toward Louisville Highlight Show, CBS 12:37a.m. – 1:07a.m. • Take Exit 137 for I-71 East for 9.5 miles • Take the Exit 9A for I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 For additional information about the • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road Live Coverage, TNT 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. • Turn left onto Shelbyville Road heading east 2014 PGA Championship, please visit Live Coverage, CBS 2:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. • Proceed East 2.5 miles on Shelbyville Road www.pgachampionship.com SPECTATOR GUIDE • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot X on the right SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 or follow us on: Nashville & Points South: Live Coverage, TNT 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. THIS IS MAJOR. THIS IS THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. • Head North on I-65 North Live Coverage, CBS 2:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. facebook.com/pgachampionship • Take Exit 125A for I-265 East (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 16.5 miles AUGUST 4 - 10, 2014 • VALHALLA GOLF CLUB • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road All times listed above are Eastern Daylight Time. @pgachampionship #PGAChamp • Turn right onto Shelbyville Road heading east For additional information about the 2014 PGA Championship, • Proceed East 2.5 miles on Shelbyville Road please visit www.pgachampionship.com. • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot X on the right TRANSPORTATION ON-SITE EXPERIENCES THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS MAJOR Brands, MAJOR Selections. Located near the 14th hole, this 38,000 square-foot merchandise shopping experience offers men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel and headwear from the MAJOR brands including Ralph Lauren, Nike, Adidas, Cutter & Buck, Under Armour, Forty Seven Brand, New Era, and more! The Championship Shops also offer a MAJOR selection of exclusive accessories, gifts, and memorabilia. THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS HOURS GRAND OPENING No ticket required Saturday, August 2 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Sunday, August 3 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. Please see inside cover panel for parking details. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK Monday – Sunday 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. MERCHANDISE EXPRESS Located near the Main Spectator Entrance, this shop is ideal for quick purchases upon arrival to the PGA Championship or last-minute gifts before you exit. For the MAJOR selection, visit The Championship Shops: MAJOR Brands, MAJOR Selections. MERCHANDISE EXPRESS HOURS CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK Monday – Sunday 7:00a.m. – 8:00p.m. MERCEDES-BENZ PERFORMANCE CENTER Through the years, Mercedes-Benz has pushed the limits of the automotive industry and provided their customers with the Best or Nothing. As a Patron of the PGA of America, Mercedes-Benz realizes the importance of performance both on and off the road. Located near the Main Spectator Entrance, The Mercedes-Benz Performance Center provides spectators with an interactive brand experience featuring the latest vehicle models including the all-new S-Class Coupe and GLA. Fans will also be able to get behind the wheel and test out their driving prowess in one of our AMG Racing Simulators. MERCEDES-BENZ LOYALTY LOT Mercedes-Benz continually strives to provide its owners with the Best or Nothing – and this belief doesn’t stop with just our vehicles. At the 2014 PGA Championship all Mercedes-Benz owners will receive complimentary parking in the dedicated Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Lot. Located next to Valhalla Golf Club, the Loyalty Lot will provide owners will private parking in the closest spectator lot to the course and shuttle service to/from the Main Spectator Entrance.

LOYALTY LOT DRIVING DIRECTIONS Cincinnati & Points North: • Head South on I-71 South • Take Exit 9A onto I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 8 miles • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Rd • Turn left onto Shelbyville Rd heading East • Proceed East 2 miles on Shelbyville Road • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot L on the right Downtown Louisville & Points West: • Take I-64 East to I-71 North • Take Exit 6 for 1-71 North for 9 miles • Take Exit 9A for I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 8 miles • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road • Turn left onto Shelbyville Road heading East • Proceed East 2 miles on Shelbyville Road • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot L on the right Lexington & Points East: • Head West on I-64 West PGA PUBLIC PARKING • Take Exit 19B for I-265 North (Gene Snyder Freeway) for approx. 1 mile 1. CHURCHILL DOWNS 2. PAPA JOHN’S CARDINAL STADIUM • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road FREE Public Parking will be available in two locations: • Turn Right onto Shelbyville Road heading East • Proceed East 2 miles on Shelbyville Road CHURCHILL DOWNS • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot L on the right 700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40214 Indiana & Points North: Parking is located inside Gate 10, off of Long eld Avenue • Head South on I-65 South toward Louisville PAPA JOHN’S CARDINAL STADIUM • Take Exit 137 for I-71 East for 9.5 miles 2800 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40209 • Take the Exit 9A for I-265 South (Gene Snyder Freeway) • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road Parking is located in the Green Lot, off of South Floyd Street • Turn left onto Shelbyville Road heading East Complimentary air-conditioned motor coaches will be provided • Proceed East 2 miles on Shelbyville Road from all PGA Public Parking lots to the Main Spectator Entrance. • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot L on the right Nashville & Points South: No hang tag will be required to access the free lots on • Head North on I-65 North a daily basis. • Take Exit 125A for I-265 East (Gene Snyder Freeway) for 16.5 miles There will be no overnight parking the PGA Public Parking lots. • Take Exit 27 for Shelbyville Road • Turn right onto Shelbyville Road heading East Any vehicle left overnight will be towed at the owner’s • Proceed East 2 miles on Shelbyville Road expense. Please lock your vehicle. • Follow signage to Entrance of Lot L on the right As a PGA of America Patron, Mercedes-Benz will be providing complimentary parking for any spectator traveling to the OMEGA PRECISION EXPERIENCE Championship in a Mercedes-Benz. Spectators will be issued a OMEGA invites you to discover our unique timepieces, rich brand Mercedes-Benz hang tag at the PGA Public Parking Lot entrance history and ambassadors who express OMEGA’s values. Our newly and directed to park in the designated Mercedes-Benz Loyalty themed OMEGA Precision Experience is open to all spectators at Lot. Please refer to driving directions located in the On-Site the 2014 PGA Championship. Experiences section of this guide. SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE Carpooling is highly encouraged. Cincinnati & Points North: Cincinnati & Points North: Enter an Experience inspired by Samsung technology and our PUBLIC SHUTTLE HOURS • Head South on I-71 South • Head South on I-71 South ability to connect golfers with the game they love like never • Follow signs for I-65 South before. Here, fans can discover new possibilities and experience Monday – Wednesday 6:30a.m. – 9:00p.m. • Follow signs for I-65 South • Take Exit 132 for Crittenden Drive • Take Exit 132 for Crittenden Drive how Samsung products bring them closer to the game of golf. Thursday – Friday 6:30a.m. – 9:00p.m. • Turn right onto Central Ave • Turn right onto Central Ave The Experience will feature product demonstrations, including a Saturday – Sunday 6:30a.m. – 8:00p.m. • Turn left onto S 4th Street • Take left onto Floyd Street live broadcast on the new Samsung Curved UHD TVs, behind-the- • Turn slight right onto Longfield Avenue • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking There is no PGA-sanctioned public parking near Valhalla Golf scenes content with the new PGA Championship Android App and • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking. Club. Stopping, dropping off, or tailgating on Shelbyville Road Downtown Louisville & Points North: much, much more! Stop by to see how Samsung makes the golf and surrounding roadways is not permitted. There will be no Downtown Louisville & Points North: • Head South on I-65 South experience better than ever. walk-in access to any gate surrounding Valhalla Golf Club. • Head South on I-65 South • Take Exit 132 for Crittenden Drive • Take Exit 132 for Crittenden Drive • Turn right onto Central Ave PASSENGER, TAXI OR LIMOUSINE DROP-OFF • Turn right onto Central Ave • Take left onto Floyd Street • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking PGACHAMPIONSHIP.COM Of cial drop-off locations for hotel shuttles, taxis and private • Turn left onto S 4th Street vehicles will be provided in a speci c section of the Public • Turn slight right onto Longfield Avenue Lexington & Points East: • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking Parking Lots to drop-off and pick up guests. Bus parking will • Head West on 1-64 West also be available in the PGA Public Parking Lots for groups Lexington & Points East: • Take Exit 12 for I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) • Take Exit 11 for Crittenden Drive arriving in vehicles larger than personal-use automobiles (15 • Head West on 1-64 West • Follow signs for Crittenden Drive N / Fair / Expo Center • Take Exit 12 for I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) passenger vans, motor coaches, etc.). In coordination with the • Turn right onto Crittenden Drive • Take Exit 9 for Taylor Blvd / KY-1865 Louisville Metro Police Department and the Kentucky Highway • Turn left onto Central Avenue • Keep right at fork and turn right onto Taylor Blvd Department, there will be no pick-up or drop-off location at • Turn left onto Floyd Street • Turn right onto Longfield Avenue Valhalla Golf Club or on Shelbyville Road. • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking Nashville & Points South: MOBILITY IMPAIRED PARKING Nashville & Points South: • Head North on I-65 North Designated parking for wheelchair bound spectators will be • Head North on I-65 North • Take Exit 131A for I-264 West (Watterson Expressway) provided. Please call The Convention Store at (877) 472-7275 • Take Exit 131A for 1-264 West (Watterson Expressway) • Follow signs for Crittenden Drive N / Fair / Expo Center for more information. Wheelchairs will not be available for • Take Exit 9 for Taylor Blvd / KY-1865 • Turn right onto Crittenden Drive rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to the • Keep right at fork and turn right onto Taylor Blvd • Turn left onto Central Avenue Championship. • Turn right onto Longfield Avenue • Turn left onto Floyd Street • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking Wheelchair accessible viewing areas will be located at the Practice Range tee, behind 16 Green and right of the St. Louis & Points West: St. Louis & Points West: 18th Green. • Head East on I-64 East • Head East on I-64 East • Take Exit 1 for I-264 East • Take Exit 1 for I-264 East (Watterson Expressway) THIS IS MAJOR BICYCLES • Take Exit 9 for Taylor Blvd / KY-1865 • Take Exit 11 for Crittenden Drive Bike racks will be available at the PGA Public Parking Lots. • Turn left onto Left Taylor Blvd • Follow signs for Crittenden Drive N / Fair / Expo Center TICKET PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! • Turn right onto Longfield Avenue • Merge onto Crittenden Drive All bicycle parking will be complimentary. • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking • Turn left onto Central Avenue AUGUST 10 - 16, 2015 • • Turn left onto Floyd Street • Follow signs for PGA Public Parking