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GENERAL SPECTATOR INFORMATION PHOTOS / AUTOGRAPHS
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY
Cameras are only allowed at Whistling Straits during Practice Rounds, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and are not permitted on-site during Championship Rounds, Thursday through Sunday. Mobile device cameras may not be used to take photos during Championship Rounds. Autographs may be requested and given at the contestants’ convenience at the Practice Range and Putting Green during Practice Rounds only.
Those wishing to use their mobile devices will be asked to adjust the volume setting to “silent” or “vibrate” while at the Championship.
ADMISSION POLICY There will be no daily re-admission to the grounds of Whistling Straits. If you leave the grounds, you must have a full ticket to return to the Championship. Once the bottom of the ticket has been scanned, it will no longer provide admission. The only exception is when the Weather Warning signs have been posted. Please wear your ticket in plain view at all times as security personnel will not allow admission to the PGA Championship for individuals without appropriate credentials.
JUNIOR ADMISSION POLICY As part the PGA of America’s mission to grow the game of golf, the Championship is excited to offer up to four complimentary junior admissions with every paid adult ticket. Junior admissions apply to youth age 17 and under, and may be obtained at the Admission Sales & Will Call Office located at the Main Entrance on the day of entry. Wanamaker ticket upgrades for juniors may be purchased for $20 per day at the Admissions Sales & Will Call Office, to accommodate those being chaperoned by an adult with a Wanamaker Club ticket. Junior tickets do not gain access into private hospitality areas.
MILITARY ADMISSION POLICY To honor the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Forces, The PGA of America is pleased to offer Active Duty, Retirees, Active Reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense Civilians and their accompanying spouse complimentary Daily Grounds tickets. Upon arrival, Military personnel must go to the Admissions and Will Call Office at the Main Spectator Entrance to present their Military ID (spouse must present Dependent ID) in exchange for Daily Grounds tickets. IDs must be presented in order to receive Daily Grounds tickets.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY FOR SPECTATORS Please observe the Leader Boards and Thru Boards for the Weather Warning Sign which will appear when inclement weather is approaching the site. When the signs appear, spectators are advised to take precautions and seek shelter PRIOR to play being suspended. If the sirens sound, seek shelter immediately. In the event of inclement weather, please remember to avoid the following: • Grandstands • Metal Fences • Telephone Poles • Tall and/or Isolated Trees • Golf carts • Hill Tops and High Places • Bodies of Water • Open Fields
• Guests may accept or make phone calls in designated “Phone Zone” areas throughout the golf course, primarily near concession stands. • Digital messaging and checking data is allowed on the golf course. • Mobile device camera use is ONLY permitted during Practice Rounds and is NOT permitted during Championship Rounds. • No video recording will be permitted at any time during Championship Week. Spectators attempting to use their mobile device in unauthorized areas or in ways not sanctioned will be asked to surrender the device and pick it up at a designated location after they depart the golf course.
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COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the areas around the Main Entrance, The Championship Shops, Public Food Court, Practice Range, Putting Green, Clubhouse, Wanamaker Club, 1st Tee, 17th Green and 18th Green.
CONDUCT, CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE Please be advised of the following standards of conduct and etiquette: • Everyone is requested to display traditional customs of etiquette, decorum and behavior, and to obey all Championship policies, signs and verbal instructions of Championship Officials. Protests of any type are forbidden. • For the safety of everyone and in keeping with policy established at major sporting events, running is considered to be unacceptable behavior. • Although cheering and positive gallery responses to great play are encouraged, unsolicited and consistent calls from the gallery are prohibited. • Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with the Marshals. Please kneel or sit if you are in the front row and remain still throughout each shot.
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS & THE SURROUNDING AREA The PGA Championship has partnered with PSE Tournament & Event Housing to assist you with any accommodations needs you may have surrounding your visit. For more information, please log onto pgachampionship.com, hover over Event Details, and select Accommodations.
For more information on the many great things to do in the state of Wisconsin, please log onto travelwisconsin.com, the official website of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
DESTINATION KOHLER The world-class courses of Whistling Straits® and Blackwolf Run® are just the beginning at Destination Kohler. Along with serving as a formidable host to several major championships and the 2020 Ryder Cup, this is also home to the five-star, five-diamond accommodations of The American Club® and the five-star services of Kohler Waters Spa. Visit the resort’s 12 distinctive dining destinations, collection of boutique shops and the Kohler Design Center. PGA-themed specials and events are occurring week-long in Kohler. Visit destinationkohler.com/ pgaevents for details.
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY CHAMBER “SHOW YOUR TICKET” PROGRAM A number of Sheboygan County businesses are offering special benefits to PGA Championship ticket holders during the entire month of August. For a complete list of participating businesses, as well as more details on their special offers, please log onto pgachampionship.com, hover over Event Details, and click on Show Your Ticket, or simply contact the Sheboygan Chamber at (920) 457-9491.
ITEMS TO LEAVE AT HOME The items listed below are strictly prohibited on the grounds of Whistling Straits. All bags will be searched upon entering the Championship. • Backpacks of any size. • Bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10” in their natural state. Prohibited bags will NOT be accepted or stored at the golf course. • Personal electronics such as, hand-held games, radios, televisions, iPods, etc. • Selfie sticks. • All oversized chairs with wide arm rests. Small, portable folding chairs are permitted. Carry bags will be searched prior to entry. • Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit), including pocket knives. • Coolers, ladders, milk crates, signs, posters, banners, dogs and other pets. • Food and beverages (including alcoholic beverages). One bottle of water with unopened seal per spectator is permitted. • Other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by Championship Security personnel, at their sole discretion. Please leave all prohibited items in your vehicle as they will not be permitted at the Championship.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS GATE HOURS All times listed are Central Daylight Time.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS GRAND OPENING (AUG. 8 - 9) Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK (AUG. 10 - 16) Monday – Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Friday 6:15 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
PLAYER STARTING TIMES PRACTICE ROUNDS Monday – Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 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. CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS Thursday – Friday 6:45 a.m. – 7:15 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Championship Round starting times as listed above are considered approximate, and are based on the assumption that there are no delays, inclement weather, etc. *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 16. In the event of a tie for first place after 72 holes, there will be a three-hole aggregate score play-off on Holes 10, 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 move to 10, 17 and 18 repeated. The Wanamaker Trophy Presentation Ceremony will occur immediately following the play-off.
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SPECTATOR GUIDE
THIS IS MAJOR. THIS IS THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP. AUGUST 10 - 1 6, 2015 • WHISTLING STRAITS
TRANSPORTATION PGA PUBLIC PARKING FREE Public Parking will be available in two locations: GENERAL PUBLIC NORTH North of Whistling Straits Golf Course on the east side of Lakeshore Rd. GENERAL PUBLIC SOUTH South of Whistling Straits Golf Course on the east side of Lakeshore Rd.
PUBLIC SHUTTLE HOURS
TRAFFIC | 511 WISCONSIN
Monday – Wednesday Thursday – Friday Saturday – Sunday
WisDOT’s statewide, 24/7 travel information program is branded as 511 Wisconsin. Operated at the department’s Statewide Traffic Operations Center (STOC) in Milwaukee, 511 Wisconsin is a free resource available on multiple public platforms.
6:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. – 8:15 p.m. 6:45 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All Public Parking is located on-site at Whistling Straits. Public shuttles from the General Public North lot will be running to the Main Spectator Entrance of the Championship.
There will be no overnight parking in the PGA Public Parking lots. Any vehicle left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. Please lock your vehicle. PGA is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen from your vehicle.
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As a PGA of America Patron, Mercedes-Benz will be providing complimentary parking for any spectator traveling to the Championship in a Mercedes-Benz. Spectators will be issued a Mercedes-Benz hang tag at the PGA Public Parking Lot entrance and directed to park in the designated Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Lot. Please refer to driving directions located in the On-Site Experiences section of this guide.
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DIRECTIONS TO PGA PUBLIC PARKING
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Take I-43 South to County XX (Exit 137) After exiting, turn Left (EAST) onto County XX Continue East on County XX to County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Right (SOUTH) onto County DL (Dairyland Dr) Continue South on County DL (Dairyland Dr) to County MM Turn Left (EAST) onto County MM Continue East on County MM to Lakeshore Rd Follow signage & Law Enforcement to PGA Public Parking
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FROM THE WEST: Take HWY 23 East to HWY 32 Turn Left (NORTH) towards Howards Grove Continue North onto HWY 42 North in Howards Grove Travel North on HWY 42 to County MM Turn Right (EAST) onto County MM Continue East on County MM to Lakeshore Rd Follow signage & Law Enforcement to PGA Public Parking
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PASSENGER, TAXI OR LIMOUSINE DROP-OFF
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Official drop-off locations for taxis and private vehicles will be provided in a specific section of the Public Parking lots to drop-off and pick up guests.
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Wheelchair accessible viewing areas will be located to the right of the 10th tee and behind the 18th Green.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS MAJOR Brands, MAJOR Selections. Located at the Main Spectator Entrance, 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 8 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please see inside cover panel for parking details. CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK Monday – Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Friday 6:15 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MERCHANDISE EXPRESS Located near the 10th tee and Clubhouse, this shop is ideal for quick purchases and to fulfill your championship day needs during your experience at the PGA Championship. For the MAJOR selection, visit The Championship Shops: MAJOR Brands, MAJOR Selections. Merchandise Express is open during gate hours Monday-Sunday of Championship Week.
MERCEDES-BENZ PERFORMANCE CENTER Through the years, Mercedes-Benz has continuously strived to push the limits of the automotive industry and provide 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. At this year’s PGA Championship, the Mercedes-Benz Performance Center will provide fans the opportunity to experience Mercedes-Benz and their newest vehicle lineup. Fans will also have a chance to win a brand new MercedesBenz at the Mercedes-Benz Hole-In-One Challenge, easily accessible to the right of the Straits #1 Fairway.
FROM THE WEST:
• Take HWY 23 East to I-43 North • Follow signage to PGA Public Parking
SAMSUNG EXPERIENCE Enter an experience powered by Samsung technology that will connect golfers with the game they love. At the Samsung Experience, fans can discover new possibilities and experience how Samsung products bring them closer to the game of golf. The Experience will feature product demonstrations, including a live broadcast on the new Samsung 4K SUHD TVs and content exclusive to Samsung with the PGA Championship app – also available for mobile devices like the Samsung Galaxy S® 6 and Galaxy S® 6 edge smartphones. Stop by to see how Samsung products take the golf experience to the next level.
OMEGA PRECISION EXPERIENCE OMEGA invites you to discover our unique timepieces and rich brand history at the specially themed OMEGA Exhibition, open to all spectators at the 2015 PGA Championship. This year, we’re highlighting the upcoming Olympic Games, where golf will be appearing for the first time in over 100 years.
PREPARING FOR YOUR DAY AT THE CHAMPIONSHIP • Average August temperatures in Kohler, Wisconsin range from a high of 80 degrees to a low of 62 degrees. • Remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Whistling Straits features undulating terrain and it may be beneficial to wear golf shoes. Light-colored and cool clothing can help beat the heat. • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. • Wear a hat for protection from the sun, be sure to use sunscreen and don’t forget your umbrella! • Please leave all prohibited items, including ALL backpacks and any bags larger than 10” x 10” x 10”, at home or in your vehicle, as they will not be permitted on-course or stored at the Championship. • First Aid facilities will be available in multiple areas around the course. Specific locations will be listed in the on-site course map and pairings guide.
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 2015 PGA Championship all Mercedes-Benz owners will receive complimentary parking in the dedicated Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Lot. Located next to the Main Spectator Entrance, the Loyalty Lot will provide owners will private parking in the closest spectator lot to the course. Please note, access will be limited and based on first-come, first-serve.
Take I-43 South to HWY 42 (Exit 128) After exiting, turn Left (EAST) onto HWY 42 Continue South on HWY 42 to County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Left (NORTH) onto County DL (Dairyland Dr) Follow signage to PGA Public Parking
FROM THE SOUTH:
• Take I-43 North to Sheboygan • Follow signage to PGA Public Parking
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THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS GRAND OPENING The Championship Shops will be open to the public on Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9 prior to the 2015 PGA Championship. No tickets or credentials are required to attend this event. Enjoy photos with the Wanamaker Trophy on Saturday, as well as multiple on-site golf activations and local Sheboygan food and beverage! Parking is complimentary and located at General Public South. Please see the On-site Experiences panel for a full description of The Championship Shops. THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS HOURS GRAND OPENING No ticket required Saturday, August 8 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 9 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOPS GRAND OPENING PARKING AUGUST 8 & AUGUST 9 ONLY
FREE PARKING • NO TICKET REQUIRED • ALL ARE WELCOME
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Take I-43 South to HWY 42 (Exit 128) After exiting, turn Left (EAST) onto HWY 42 Continue South on HWY 42 to County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Left (NORTH) onto County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Right (EAST) onto County FF and follow signage
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Take I-43 North to HWY 42 (Exit 128) After exiting, turn Right (EAST) onto HWY 42 Continue South on HWY 42 to County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Left (NORTH) onto County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Right (EAST) onto Rowe Rd Turn Left (NORTH) onto Lakeshore Rd and follow signage
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Take HWY 23 East to I-43 North Take I-43 North to HWY 42 (Exit 128) After exiting, turn Right (EAST) onto HWY 42 Continue South on HWY 42 to County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Left (NORTH) onto County DL (Dairyland Dr) Turn Right (EAST) onto Rowe Rd Turn Left (NORTH) onto Lakeshore Rd and follow signage
METHODS OF PAYMENT The following methods of payment are accepted on-site at the 2015 PGA Championship, identified by location:
LOYALTY LOT DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: • • • • •
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Designated parking for wheelchair bound spectators will be provided. Please call The Convention Store at (877) 472-7275 for more information. Wheelchairs will not be available for rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to the Championship.
ON-SITE EXPERIENCES
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• Admission Sales: American Express, MasterCard, VISA and U.S. dollars • Championship Shops: American Express , MasterCard, VISA, traveler’s checks and U.S. dollars • Concession and Beverage Stands: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card and U.S. dollars Personal checks are not accepted at the Championship.
CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAM Official Programs are available for purchase in the Championship Shops. The cost for each program is $10.00.
