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TRANSPORTATION ABOUT KIAWAH ISLAND BICYCLES A pristine coastal setting near Charleston, S.C., with legendary SPECTATOR Bike racks will be available at the PGA Public Parking Lot, golf on five resort courses. Play The Ocean Course by Pete Dye the Ocean Course entrance and all On-Island Shuttle stops, (site of the 1991 Ryder Cup, 2007 Senior PGA Championship for those wishing to ride their bike to the Championship. and 2012 PGA Championship), plus courses by Nicklaus, Fazio, INFORMATION All bicycle parking will be complimentary. Player and Johnston. Guests of Kiawah Island Golf Resort enjoy luxurious oceanfront accommodations at the Forbes Five-star AUGUST 6 - 12, 2012 TAXIS, LIMOUSINES AND AUTHORIZED Sanctuary Hotel, 500 rental villas and homes, plus a Five-star CHARTER VEHICLES spa, tennis and recreation. Kiawah Island Real Estate, the only On-island broker with three office locations, offers a wide There will be a specific section of the PGA Public Parking Lot variety of ownership opportunities from one-bedroom villas for taxis, limo and private vehicles to drop off and pick up guests. to oceanfront family estates. Kiawah Island homeowners have Bus parking will also be available in the PGA Public Parking access to exceptional private club amenities and two top-rated Lot for groups arriving in vehicles larger than personal use courses by Watson and Fazio. automobiles (15 passenger vans, motor coaches, etc). These larger vehicles must access the PGA Public Parking Lot from PGA PUBLIC PARKING the gate located on the Kiawah Island Parkway. The PGA Public Parking Lot for Spectators and Volunteers All vehicles will be subject to the same parking fee each time will be behind the Freshfields Village Shopping Center, located they enter the PGA Public Lot. Parking passes for all vehicles between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. There will be no public 2011 PGA Champion may be obtained in the same way as the general public, either parking on Kiawah Island during the PGA Championship. Keegan Bradley in advance or at the gate. Daily parking passes for spectators may be purchased in RIDESHARE & CARPOOLING advance for $10 per vehicle, per day up until July 15th by The PGA of America also encourages individuals to take visiting pga2012.com or by calling the PGA Ticketing Center advantage of the Trident Rideshare Program. Rideshare at 1-800-PGA-GOLF (1-800-742-4653). During Championship provides a cost effective and environmentally friendly way Week, parking will be $20 per vehicle, per day at the gate. for all lowcountry residents to travel to Kiawah Island and There will be no overnight parking in the PGA Public Parking Lot, better enjoy this year’s Championship. For more information and any vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. about this program visit www.tridentrideshare.com. DIRECTIONS TO PGA PUBLIC PARKING MOBILITY IMPAIRED PARKING Traffic traveling northbound or eastbound from outside Designated parking for wheelchair bound spectators will be the Charleston area provided. Please call The Convention Store at (877) 472-7275 (Savannah, Hilton Head Island, Columbia, I-95) for more information. Wheelchairs will not be available for • From U.S. Hwy. 17 turn onto Main Rd. (6.6 mi) rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to the Championship. • Main Rd. becomes Bohicket Rd. (7.3 mi) • Bohicket Rd. becomes Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. (3.1 mi) Wheelchair accessible viewing areas will be located at the • Follow signage into PGA Public Parking Practice Range tee, Hole #1 Tee and right of the 18th Green. Traffic traveling from all areas north of Kiawah KIAWAH ON-ISLAND SHUTTLE (James Island, Charleston, Mount Pleasant) A complimentary On-Island Shuttle System will be provided • Merge onto Lockwood Dr. via ramp for those staying on Kiawah Island. to U.S. Hwy. 17 (0.5 mi) • Left onto U.S. 17 Bus. S (1.1 mi) The On-island shuttle will have 23 stops located throughout the island on three separate routes, operating on 20 minute • Left onto Wesley Dr. (0.2 mi) intervals. Each stop will have bicycle parking available. • Right onto Maybank Hwy. (5.2 mi) • Left onto River Rd. (12.0 mi) On-island shuttle service will begin each day at 5:00 AM • Left onto Betsy Kerrison Pkwy. (3.1 mi) with the last shuttle departing the Ocean Course at 9:00 PM. • Follow signage into PGA Public Parking For comprehensive information about parking and traffic for the 2012 PGA Championship, including maps, please visit PGA2012.com/PGAParking. PGA PLAY SWEEPSTAKES Visit PGA.com/prizes to enter for a chance to win valuable prizes from The PGA of America. FOLLOW US ON: It’s simple to use the QR code. Just download facebook.com/PGAChampionship any QR code reader, then scan the code. Twitter@PGAChampionship MOBILE DEVICE POLICY Those wishing to use their mobile devices will be asked GENERAL SPECTATOR to adjust the volume setting to “silent” or “vibrate” SCHEDULE OF EVENTS INFORMATION while at the Championship. PRACTICE ROUNDS GATE HOURS PHOTOS / AUTOGRAPHS • Guests may accept or make phone calls in designated Monday, Aug. 6 – Wednesday, Aug. 8 .........7:00 AM – 7:30 PM areas throughout the golf course, primarily near Cameras are only allowed at The Ocean Course during Practice concession stands and away from play. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS GATE HOURS Rounds, Monday through Wednesday, and are not permitted • Digital messaging and checking data is allowed Thursday, Aug. 9 – Friday, Aug. 10 ...............6:45 AM – 8:00 PM on-site during Championship Rounds, Thursday through on the golf course. Saturday, Aug. 11 – Sunday, Aug. 12 .............. 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday. Mobile device cameras may not be used to take photos • Mobile device camera use is NOT permitted during during Championship Rounds. Autographs may be requested the Championship Rounds. PUBLIC SHUTTLE HOURS and given at the contestants’ convenience at the Practice • No video recording will be permitted at any time Range and Putting Green during Practice Rounds only. during Championship Week. Shuttle service will begin at 5:00 AM and end a half hour after gates close. Gates will not open for spectators until RE-ADMISSION POLICY Spectators attempting to use their mobile device the times listed above. There will be no daily re-admission to the grounds of the PGA in unauthorized areas or in ways not sanctioned will Championship. If you leave the grounds, you must have a full be asked to surrender the device and pick it up at a PLAYER STARTING TIMES ticket to return to the Championship. Once the bottom of the designated location after they depart the golf course. Monday, Aug. 6 – Wednesday, Aug. 8 .........7:00 AM – 7:30 PM ticket has been scanned, it will no longer provide admission. Thursday, Aug. 9 – Friday, Aug. 10 ...............7:20 AM – 7:45 PM The only exception is when the Weather Warning signs are Saturday, Aug. 11 – Sunday, Aug. 12 .............7:45 AM – 6:55 PM posted, which may require an evacuation of the golf course. Please wear your ticket in plain view at all times as security CONDUCT, CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE personnel will not allow admission to the PGA Championship Please be advised of the following standards of conduct SITE INFORMATION for individuals without appropriate credentials. and etiquette: CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF SHOP • Everyone is requested to display traditional customs JUNIORS GET IN FREE! Located at the Main Spectator Entrance, the Championship of etiquette, decorum and behavior, and to obey all To provide the ultimate family entertainment value, Golf Shop offers a variety of official 2012 PGA Championship Championship policies, signs and verbal instructions The PGA of America is excited to offer up to four (4) of Championship Officials. merchandise; such as men’s and women’s apparel, outerwear, complimentary junior ground admissions with every paid • For the safety of everyone and in keeping with policy headwear, artwork, gifts, and memorabilia for purchase. adult ticket. Junior admissions apply to youth age 17 or established at major sporting events, running is PGA PERFORMANCE CENTER younger, and may be obtained at the Main Spectator considered to be unacceptable behavior. Entrance Admissions Office on the day of entry. Wanamaker • Although cheering and positive gallery responses to presented by MERCEDES-BENZ ticket upgrades for juniors may be purchased for $25 per great play are encouraged, unsolicited and consistent The PGA Performance Center presented by Mercedes-Benz day at Admissions. Please note that junior tickets do not calls from the gallery are prohibited. is located in the Main Spectator Entrance and is open to all gain access into private hospitality areas. • Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate spectators. Driving, both on the fairway and on the open with the Marshals. road, has dramatically evolved through the years as a result ACTIVE MILITARY ADMISSION POLICY • Please kneel or sit if you are in the front row and of countless designers and engineers whose innovations To honor the men and women who serve our country remain still throughout each shot. have continuously propelled the standards of performance. in the armed forces, active military personnel receive Stop by the Performance Center for a complimentary golf complimentary Daily Grounds access to the 2012 PGA ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME swing analysis from a PGA Professional using ball flight, Championship. A valid active military ID is required on the The items listed below are strictly prohibited on the video and swing vest technology. Improve your short day of attendance to receive the free ticket, which can be grounds of The Ocean Course. All bags will be searched game by utilizing the same putt stroke analysis system upon entering the Championship. obtained at the Admission Sales and Will Call Office.