Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition

Honda Classic

- — Steve Waters

The PGA Tour event is today through Sunday on the par-70, 7,158-yard Champion course at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. Purse: $6.4 million; winner’s share $1.152 million.

Schedule: Tournament play begins at 7 a.m. today and Friday and at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Players: The 144-player field has 12 of the world’s top 25 golfers, led by defending champion and seventh-ranked Adam Scott. Also playing are No. 8 Justin Thomas ,No.9 Sergio Garcia, reigning Masters champion Danny Willett (13), Rickie Fowler (14), Paul Casey (16), Branden Grace (17), Russell Knox (18), Tyrrell Hatton (19), Brooks Koepka (20), PGA champ Jimmy Walker (23) and Louis

Oosthuizen (25). Tickets: Purchase in advance at thehondacl­assic.com or 844-846-6328. Daily tournament admission is $50 ($65 at the gate). Admission is free for kids 15 and under accompanie­d by a ticketed adult. A weekly Classic Value Pack, which includes admission through Sunday, is $150. Several different club tickets at the 17th and 18th holes are available, For Legends Club tickets behind the 18th green, which cost $750 per person per day, call 561-799-2747.

Military admission: Free tickets are available for active duty, reservists, retirees, their registered dependents and non-retired veterans Thursday through Sunday, along with up to two discounted guest tickets. Tickets provide access to the United Technologi­es Patriots Outpost at the 17th hole, which includes compliment­ary lunch and snacks. Verificati­on is required. Register in advance online or at the gate. Parking: Daily and weekly passes are available online or by calling 844-846-6328. General parking at Dyer Park is $10 per day and $35 for the week. Parking at BallenIsle­s Country Club is $20 in advance, $25 at the gate and $80 for the week. Family Day: Interactiv­e games, contests, prizes and activities for kids and families are offered Saturday, including the Kids Club from noon-8 p.m. Concerts: The Kenny G Community Concert, with opening act country singer Taylor Norris, starts at 6 p.m. today. The dance band Fusion performs Friday. Miami band Entourage plays Saturday. Fireworks: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. TV: Today and Friday 2-6 p.m. on Golf Channel (replay 7-11 p.m.); Saturday and Sunday 1-3 p.m. on Golf Channel and 3-6 p.m. on NBC (replay 7-11 p.m. Golf Channel). For more informatio­n: Visit thehondacl­assic.com.

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