spectator guide

27TH PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF
ANGEL CABRERA
Masters Champion
Port Royal Golf Course | Bermuda
October 19 - 21, 2009
LUCAS GLOVER
U.S. Open Champion
This information will be helpful when
planning your trip to the 27th PGA
Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.
If someone will be using your ticket,
please make this information available
to them. For additional brochures,
please visit our Web site at
www.pgagrandslamofgolf.com.
The PGA of America and Port Royal
Golf Course are dedicated to providing
an outstanding spectator experience
for all PGA Grand Slam of Golf guests.
Please assist us by observing proper
golf etiquette and decorum. This
includes drinking alcoholic beverages
responsibly, obeying the marshals,
never running, applauding good shots
and acting in a considerate manner
towards all PGA Grand Slam of Golf
contestants and fellow spectators.
STEWART CINK
British Open Champion
SPECTATOR
GUIDE
Y.E. YANG
PGA Champion
$1,350,000 Purse
$600,000 - 1st Place
$300,000 - 2ndPlace
$250,000 - 3rd Place
$200,000 - 4th Place
The Professional Golfers’ Association of America
100 Avenue of the Champions | Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3653
Tel: (561) 624-8400 | Fax (561) 624-8586 | www.pga.com
©2009 The PGA of America
PARKING INFORMATION & SPECTATOR MAP
Public Parking
White Hill Field
Motorbike Parking
Death Valley Playing Field
ARRIVING VIA CAR
Public Car Parking: Spectators
planning on driving to the Grand
Slam are encouraged to carpool
and are instructed to park at
White Hill Field off of Middle Road.
Taxi Drop / Pickup
Calvary Gospel Chapel
All parking will be free of charge and
complimentary shuttles will run
continuously to and from Port Royal
Golf Course all three days of the Grand
Slam. See schedule of events for
information about public shuttle
operating hours.
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Lot B Parking
Calvary Gospel Chapel
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Lot P Parking
Port Royal GC Main Lot
Lot CD Drop / Pickup
CD Port Royal Clubhouse
Port Royal Golf Course
ARRIVING VIA MOTOR BIKE
Public Bike Parking: Spectators planning
on taking a motor bike to the Grand
Slam have two options for parking:
1. Death Valley Playing Field close
to Hole #2 of Port Royal and
the Main Spectator Entrance
2. White Hill Field
Public Bus System: Spectators planning
on taking a pink government bus from
any other location other than the public
parking lots are encouraged to take
Routes 7 and 8 that run from Hamilton
and Dockyard. This bus will drop off
and pick up at the main entrance
to the Grand Slam.
Ferry: The Rockaway Ferry will have
an increased frequency schedule during
the Grand Slam. Spectators arriving from
Hamilton should consider this option.
Complimentary shuttles will run
continuously to and from Port Royal Golf
Course all three days of the Grand Slam.
ARRIVING VIA TAXI
Taxi Drop-off & Pick-up: If you are
planning on taking a taxi to the Grand
Slam, all taxis will be directed to drop-off
and pick-up at the Calvary Gospel Chapel
near the main entrance to Port Royal.
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HELPFUL TIPS
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emember where your car or motor
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
GATE HOURS
Monday.............................................. 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday............................................. 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday...................................... 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC SHUTTLE HOURS
(from public parking lots)
Monday.............................................. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday............................................. 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday...................................... 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
PRO-AM
Each Major Champion will be grouped with an
amateur team for six holes. Major Champions
will be starting on Holes 1, 6, 10, and 14.
FORMAT: Scramble
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19
Champions’ Clinic.................................... 9:30 a.m.
Pro-Am Starting Times........................ 10:30 a.m.*
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS
Played in one group of four. Starting times
listed are considered approximate, taking into
consideration possible delays, weather, etc.
Major Champions will start on Hole 1 each day.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 | FIRST ROUND
Starting Time........................................... 10:30 a.m.*
Completion of Round............................. 3:30 p.m.*
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 | FINAL ROUND
Starting Time............................................10:30 a.m.*
Completion of Round..............................3:30 p.m.*
*Approximate
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ameras and autographs are ONLY
permitted Monday, October 19, 2009.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
•W
ear a hat for protection from the sun and
use sun block.
• Wear light colored and cool clothing.
•S
tay behind the gallery ropes. All spectators
will be able to walk in the fairways behind
play. Please cooperate with the marshals.
• Kneel or sit if you are in the front row.
• Remain still throughout each shot.
• Walk carefully, never run.
• Display your ticket conspicuously at all times.
• Bring a rain jacket or poncho.
• Identify a place to meet if you get separated
from your companion(s).
SITE INFORMATION
ATM MACHINES
ATM Services are available on-site at
Port Royal Golf Course near the Clubhouse.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AUTOGRAPH POLICY
Autographs may be requested and given at
the players’ convenience at the Practice Range
and Putting Green during the Pro-Am, Monday,
October 19. For the players’ consideration, a
NO AUTOGRAPH POLICY will be enforced on
the grounds of Port Royal Golf Course during
the Championship Rounds, Tuesday, October 20
through Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
CAMERA POLICY
Cameras are ONLY allowed on-site for the
Pro-Am, Monday, October 19, 2009. They are
not permitted at Port Royal Golf Course during
Championship play, Tuesday, October 20
through Wednesday, October 21, 2009.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic
devices (see prohibited items) will not be
permitted on the grounds at Port Royal Golf
Course regardless of profession or current
needs. PGA will provide complimentary phones
on the premises should the need arise for
spectators to make a phone call. Please leave
cell phones in your vehicle or you can check
your phone at the Spectator Services location
at the Main Entrance gate each day.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The items listed are strictly prohibited
on the grounds of Port Royal Golf Course
at all times. Bags will be searched upon
entering the event. Anyone violating
these policies will be subject to removal
from the grounds and the loss of ticket(s).
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ll bags, purses, and backpacks that
exceed 12 inches in any dimension
(length, height, width, etc.).
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ll personal electronics to include
radios, televisions (including hand-held),
cellular telephones, pagers, Palm Pilots,
BlackBerry devices, hand held games,
Walkmans, iPods, etc.
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ikes, coolers, ladders, milk crates,
plastic buckets, signs, banners, lawn
chairs (small, folding, canvas chairs are
permitted) and metal spiked golf shoes.
• Dogs and other pets.
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ameras and autographs are ONLY
allowed on-site for the Pro-Am,
Monday, October 19, 2009. They
are not permitted at Port Royal Golf
Course during Championship play,
Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday,
October 21, 2009.
INFORMATION REGARDING ACCOMMODATIONS
& THE SURROUNDING AREA
For information regarding hotels, restaurants
and other points of interest in Bermuda, please
visit the Bermuda Department of Tourism
Web site at www.bermudatourism.com or
call 800-BERMUDA.
PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF
MERCHANDISE SHOP
The PGA Grand Slam of Golf Merchandise
Shop is located inside the Port Royal Golf
Course Clubhouse. Shop for a wide variety
of exclusive PGA Grand Slam of Golf
branded merchandise.
JUNIOR ADMISSION POLICY
In an effort to encourage youth attendance,
complimentary Junior Tickets will be offered
to children ages 17 and younger accompanied
by a ticketed adult. Junior tickets will be available
on a daily basis at Admissions located at the
Main Entrance of Port Royal Golf Course.
CONCESSION STANDS
Concession stands will be on the golf
course in the following locations:
LOST CHILDREN
All lost children should be brought to the
PGA Grand Slam of Golf Championship Office,
located in the Port Royal Clubhouse.
FIRST AID STATION
The PGA Grand Slam of Golf First Aid
Station can be found at the Main Parking
Lot of Port Royal Golf Course. If the need
for medical assistance should occur, please
notify the nearest PGA Grand Slam of
Golf Volunteer.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Cash must be used at on course concession
and beverage stands. Travelers checks, credit
cards, debit cards and cash are accepted in
the Championship Golf Shop and the Main
Entrance concession stand.
TELEVISION COVERAGE
The PGA Grand Slam of Golf is broadcast by
TNT to a worldwide audience of 88.9 million
U.S. homes and an international audience of
more than 100 countries in a prime-time telecast.
TELEVISION VIEWING TIMES IN BERMUDA
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Locally in Bermuda on TNT and ZBM-TV 9.
WILL CALL
There will be NO Will Call service for the public
at the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Please do not
plan to leave tickets for pick-up at Port Royal
Golf Course. It is your responsibility to distribute
or obtain your tickets prior to arriving on-site.
27th PGA GRAND SLAM OF GOLF WEB SITE
You can find information about the 2009
PGA Grand Slam of Golf on our Web site
at www.pgagrandslamofgolf.com.
• Right of #10 • Near #3 Green
• Near #14 Tee
In addition, beverage carts will be located
throughout the golf course.
LOST & FOUND
Lost & Found is located at Spectator Services
at the Main Entrance right of the 2nd fairway.
RESTROOMS
Public restrooms will be on the golf course
in the following locations.
• Main Entrance • Right of #6 Tee
• Near #7 Green • Right of #10
• Right of #13 Green • Right of #16 Green
TROPHY PRESENTATION CEREMONY
The Trophy Presentation Ceremony will
take place on the 18th green immediately
following the close of play on Wednesday,
October 21. In the event of a tie for first
place after 36 holes, a hole by hole play-off
will start on #18, and if still tied will go to
Hole #16, #17 and #18 repeated until
a Champion is determined.
WEATHER INFORMATION
Average Temperatures: Average October
temperatures range from a high of 82.3˚
to a low of 74.3˚ in the evening. Hats, cool
clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen should
be worn on bright, sunny days.
Inclement Weather Policy for
All Spectators: Observe the
Leaderboards throughout the
golf course for the Weather
Warning signs that will appear
if The PGA of America becomes aware
of inclement weather moving into the area.
When the signs appear, you are advised
to take precautions and seek shelter PRIOR
to play being suspended. If the siren sounds,
put down your umbrella, and seek shelter
immediately. Please avoid the following:
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Bodies of Water
Open Fields
Golf Carts
Metal Fences
• Hilltops/High Places
• Telephone Poles
• Tall/Isolated Trees