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World Golf Championships- FedEx St. Jude Invitational Dear Partners, On behalf of our entire staff, we thank you for supporting the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational! We look forward to a fabulous tournament, July 24-28, here at TPC Southwind. Since 1958, Memphis has hosted professional golf and beginning in 2019, Memphis joins Shanghai, Mexico City and Austin as host cities for the World Golf Championships. This elevated platform will feature the very best in the game and show off the city of Memphis to the world. We have reimag- ined our on-site experience for clients and spectators, and I hope the enclosed information is help- ful as you prepare. More than ever, we are committed to an enhancing the event for every guest and ensuring a successful week for you and your guests. If there is anything our team can do, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your continued support. You allow us to raise much needed funds and aware- ness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. See you on the course! Sincerely, Darrell Smith Executive Director World Golf Championships- FedEx St. Jude Invitational Below are the names and email addresses of the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational staff. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are here to ensure you and your guests have an enjoyable experience. Darrell Smith Erin Stone Executive Director Tournament Director 901.748.0534 901.748.0534 [email protected] [email protected] Tim Lawman Matt Young Operations Manager Sales Manager 901.748.0534 901.748.0534 [email protected] [email protected] Katy Pendgraft Brian Vinson Tournament Services Manager Sales Coordinator 901.748.0534 901.748.0534 [email protected] [email protected] Mitzi Bledsoe Russ Gordon Volunteer Coordinator Account Executive 901.748.0534 901.748.0534 [email protected] [email protected] WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Tournament Office 3325 Club at Southwind Memphis, TN 38125 901.748.0534 Tournament Overview The final in a series of four World Golf Championships (WGC) tournaments played annually on the PGA TOUR schedule, the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will deliver an exhilarating world-class experience while featuring the top players in the world. Premier Venue TPC Southwind was designed by noted architect Ron Prichard, with PGA TOUR players Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller serving as consultants. The golf course features undulating zoysia fairways, champion Bermuda greens and numerous lakes, streams and ponds. Adding to the charm of the golf course are two grain silos and a windmill, remnants of the dairy farm once locat- ed on the site. Powerful Partnership: FedEx FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $64 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 425,000 team members to remain “absolutely positively” focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. Community Impact Supporting the PGA TOUR’s charitable mission of giving back to the communities where tournaments are played, proceeds from the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since 1970, professional golf tournaments in Memphis have raised over $43 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tournament Fact Sheet Date Format July 22-28, 2019 Four-day, 72-hole stroke-play invitational; no cut Site 2018 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Winner TPC Southwind | Memphis, TN Justin Thomas, played in Akron, OH Par/ Yardage 2018 FedEx St. Jude Classic Winner 70 / 7,244 Yards Dustin Johnson, played in Memphis, TN Architect/ Opened 2019 Purse Ron Prichard / 1988 $10.25 Million Tournament History: Year Winner Location Year Winner Location 1999 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2009 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2000 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2010 Hunter Mahan Firestone CC 2001 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2011 Adam Scott Firestone CC 2002 Craig Parry Sahalee CC 2012 Keegan Bradley Firestone CC 2003 Darren Clarke Firestone CC 2013 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2004 Stewart Cink Firestone CC 2014 Rory McIlroy Firestone CC 2005 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2015 Shane Lowry Firestone CC 2006 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2016 Dustin Johnson Firestone CC 2007 Tiger Woods (8) Firestone CC 2017 Hideki Matsuyama Firestone CC 2008 Vijay Singh Firestone CC 2018 Justin Thomas Firestone CC Broadcast Schedule • All television sets inside hospitality venues should be on the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational during broadcast hours. • At other times, the television sets may be on, but the volume MUST BE LOW. • For AV assistance please contact your venue’s manager. Thursday, July 25 Golf Channel 1-6pm CT Friday, July 26 Golf Channel 1-6pm CT Saturday, July 27 Golf Channel 11-12:45pm CT CBS 1-5pm CT Sunday, July 28 Golf Channel 11-12:45pm CT CBS 1-5pm CT Schedule of Events Monday, July 22 • Course closed to public • Practice Round for Professionals Tuesday, July 23 • Course closed to public • Practice Round for Professionals • St. Jude Jam - Downtown Memphis, FedExForum (Tickets Required) Wednesday, July 24 • Course open to public, 8:00am • Practice Round for Professionals Thursday, July 25 • Course open to public, Gate Times to be Announced • Purple Eagle Airplane Dedication Ceremony, Behind 18 Green, 9:30am • First Round Tee Times, To Be Announced • Golf Channel broadcast, 1:00pm-6:00pm CT Friday, July 26 • Course open to public, Gate Times to be Announced • Second Round Tee Times, To Be Announced • Golf Channel Broadcast, 1:00pm-6:00pm CT Saturday, July 27 • Course open to public, Gate Times to be Announced • Third Round Tee Times, To Be Announced • Golf Channel Broadcast, 11-12:45pm CT • CBS Broadcast, 1-5pm CT Sunday, July 28 • Course open to public, Gate Times to be Announced • Final Round Tee Times, To Be Announced • Golf Channel Broadcast, 11-12:45pm CT • CBS Broadcast, 1-5pm CT • Closing Ceremony, 18 Green, Immediately following play Policies and Procedures Alcohol Policy • Strict adherence to alcoholic beverage consumption laws will be enforced in all hospitality areas. • Alcohol cannot be served to anyone younger than 21; proof of age will be required for anyone younger than 35. • Only two drinks may be purchased at a time; spectators are not allowed to carry more than two drinks at any given time. Banner Policy • Banners and signs are strictly prohibited on the outside of tent structures, chalets, or on any fenc- ing. • The tournament will provide standard signs for all hospitality venues. • Banners may be placed on the inside back or side walls of private hospitality tents and must be approved by the tournament prior to placement. Disabled Guest Services A Van Shuttle, which is wheelchair accessible, is available to and from Accessible Parking in the Mobility Impaired lot at 8180 Sedgewick Blvd, and the Clubhouse. Carts will run from the time gates open each tournament day until 30 minutes after play. Cart Shut- tles will only pick up and drop off from designated locations. 1. Main Entry, behind the Driving Range 2. Driving Range, near the Clubhouse 3. 12 Green / 13 Tee 4. 14 Tee 5. 8 Tee 6. 3 Tee If disabled guests need assistance from a location without shuttle access, they should contact any tournament official with a radio. First Aid A team of doctors, nurses and paramedics is on duty during the tournament. To receive medical attention while on the golf course, spectators may ask any volunteer carrying a radio for assistance or they may visit one of three locations: 1. The hospital trailer located on the East side of the TPC Southwind Clubhouse 2. The first aid trailer behind the 13th green 3. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. Rescue Van located to the golfer’s left of the third fair- way Smoking Policy • All hospitality areas are non-smoking. Policies and Procedures Giveaways Policy • You are welcome to provide merchandise to your guests within a private or semi-private space. However, any items you wish to brand with the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational logo or co- brand with your logo must be purchased through PGA TOUR Merchandise. Please run all gift ide- as through tournament staff prior to purchase. • Due to security regulations, no backpacks, tote bags, frisbees or other projectiles may be distrib- uted on course, but these make great gifts to distribute off property. Hospitality Access Policy • Youth age 5 and younger are free of charge when accompanied by a properly credentialed adult, although hospitality venues are not well equipped for children’s entertainment. Anyone older than 6 is required to have the appropriate credential and/or wristband for each hospitality area, i.e., The Pavilion, Blues Club. Bluff City, etc. Inclement Weather Policy • If inclement weather is in the vicinity, spectators will be advised on electronic scoreboards. • Spectators are encouraged to return to their vehicles or ticketed hospitality venue when this warning is given. Please do not presume that play will be canceled if it rains. • Please follow our website, Facebook and/or twitter feeds for the latest weather information. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WGCFedex Twitter: https://twitter.com/WGCFedex PGA TOUR Mobile Device Policy • Devices must be on silent at all times; flash may not be used. • Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos (content) in all areas throughout tournament week. • Content may be used for personal purposes (ex.

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