Fun at Honda Classic practice
The 2018 Honda Classic will be played today-Sunday at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, with Rickie Fowler defending his title.
TICKETS
Grounds tickets, Bear Trap tickets and other hospitality tickets and packages are on sale at thehondaclassic.com or by calling 1-844846-6328.
DAILY GROUNDS PASSES
Individual daily passes can be purchased in advance online or by phone or at the gate for an additional charge.
■ Today (Pro-Am)
$30 advance / $40 at gate
■ Thursday to Sunday
(Rounds 1-4)
$50 advance / $65 at gate
■ Admission into the Honda Classic is free for kids 15 and under with a ticketed adult. Each kid receives a keepsake credential and lanyard (while supplies last), and access to kids only “Kids Zones” located right on top of the action at the 17th and 18th greens.
WILL CALL
The Honda Classic offers two Will Call locations, all wirelessly connected, so that patrons can choose to visit the location that is closest to their parking destination. Please note — there will not be a will call location at the general parking lot; Credentials must be picked up at the front admissions gate. The two locations are as follows:
■ Will Call A
Located next to admissions at the tournament’s front entrance.
■ Will Call B
Located at PGA National Park - 340 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens. From I-95, take Northlake Blvd. west past the Florida Turnpike overpass and turn right on Hiatt Drive. The park will be on the left. If using a GPS device, enter the following address: 340 Hiatt Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33418.
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES PATRIOTS OUTPOST
The Honda Classic in partnership with United Technologies offers complimentary tickets for active duty, reservists, retirees, their registered dependents and non-retired veterans Thursday through Sunday of tournament week. Each honoree also has the ability to purchase up to two discounted guest tickets per day at $20 per person. Tickets also provide access to the United Technologies Patriots Outpost hospitality pavilion overlooking the signature par3, 17th hole where complimentary lunch and snacks will be provided each day. Registration for the Patriot’s Outpost is recommended in advance at thehondaclassic.com. Verification is required.
TIRE KINGDOM FAMILY DAY — SATURDAY
Saturday at the Honda Classic is filled with activities for kids and families including the Kids Club offering interactive games, contests, and activities. Kids 15 and under always receive free admission with a ticketed adult, but on Family Day the first 1,500 also receive a giant golf ball for autograph collecting.
MICHELOB ULTRA TERRACE AND AFTER PLAY CONCERT SERIES
■ Thursday – The Spazmatics
■ Internationally renowned as “The Ultimate 80s New Wave Tribute.”
■ Friday – Fusion
■ Dance band featuring musicians who perform with some of the most famous artists in the industry, including Pitbull, Pharrell Williams and Usher.
■ Saturday – Gosling’s After Party featuring Skratch Bastid.
TIRE KINGDOM FIREWORKS SPECTACULARS
Will be held Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m.
TELEVISION
■ Thursday-Friday: 3-6 p.m., Golf Channel
■ Saturday-Sunday: 1-2:45 p.m., Golf Channel; 3-6 p.m., CBS
BEST SPECTATOR SPOTS
■ Hole 1 Tee
The first tee is a great place to see the entire field begin its round at The Honda Classic all four days with half the field also making the turn there in the first two rounds. There is public bleacher seating for several hundred spectators and a long and straight fairway with spot mounding that provides multiple vantage points.
■ Hole 3 Green
Fans can watch the pros go for it in two at this reachable par 5. Spectators will see lots of birdies and eagles. There also is a concessions hub nearby.
■ Hole 4 Green
Just short of the green, there is a hill where spectators can stand and watch all the action on the fourth, plus the sixth hole.
■ Hole 8 Green
Spectators can watch the approach shots over the water at this par 4. Plus there are upgraded restrooms and extensive concessions and a beer tent behind the green.
■ Hole 9 Green
There is bleacher seating for several hundred fans plus the top deck of the Michelob Ultra Terrace provides a great vantage point where spectators can also watch the action at the 10th tee as well.
■ Hole 10 Tee
The Moet & Chandon Champagne Lounge features premium champagne paired with fine cuisine from Brio Tuscan Grille. Open to all ticket holders, the lounge also features an outdoor observation deck with a direct view of the players’ tee shots.
■ Hole 10 Green
The Citi Cardmember Club allows CitiCard members to watch the action from an elevated hospitality location behind the 10th green that includes an outdoor patio and indoor cash bar.
■ Hole 12 Green
Between the 12th green and 13th Tee, an elevated Terrace provides a great vantage point to watch all the action on those two holes, plus the 14th hole, the 15th hole and the 16th tee. From a pure golf standpoint, it might be the best vantage point on the course.
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A 360-degree, 3,300-square-foot viewing platform overlooks the 15th hole which also offers views of the 14th green, 12th green, 13th tee and 16th tee. This location provides a premium hospitality experience for the general admission ticket holder.
■ Hole 16 Green
Public seating on 16 is left of the green.
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The Honda Classic’s signature hole provides many great vantage points. Five rows of seating in front of Cobra Puma Village to the left of the tee enclose the tee box and provide a stadium feel. The Devonshire Wine Garden, Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge and the FPL Patio all provide public seating between the tee and the green of this challenging par 3.
■ Hole 18 Tee - Ultra Club
This casual oasis located by the 18th tee offers fans craft beers and mobile device charging stations.
■ Hole 18 Fairway and Green
There is extensive and expanded bleacher seating for the general public in front of the elevated private hospitality areas approaching the green on this finishing hole that always plays a major role in crowning the Honda Classic champion.
BEST PLACES TO GET AUTOGRAPHS
■ Kids-only Autograph Zone is set up near the Pro Shop area and players visit regularly.
■ PGA National practice area, short-game practice area and main putting green.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
■ A camera. While taking photos is permitted today, please leave cameras at home once the competition gets underway Thursday.
■ Banners and radios are also prohibited.
■ There are plenty of places to sit and tons of shady spots, but if spectators want to bring their own chair or umbrella, they should leave the cases or covers at home. Those are prohibited items.
OTHER SPECTATOR TIPS AND RULES
■ Spectators should display their credentials at all times.
■ Stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with marshals at all times. Fairways can only be crossed at designated spots.
■ Do not walk through bunkers or across greens.
■ Hands in the air mean stop and be quiet while a player hits a shot.
■ Remain still and quiet when a nearby player is preparing to hit a shot.
■ Keep loose clothing from flopping and making noise in the wind.
■ Help other spectators to see by kneeling or sitting if you are in the front of a large gallery.
■ Please do not litter.
■ Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
MOBILE DEVICE POLICY
■ Phones must be on silent.
■ Texting/emailing is allowed anywhere.
■ Spectators must use “Phone Zones” designated throughout the golf course when making or receiving phone calls (check the course map for Phone Zone Locations).
■ Mobile devices may not be used for video recording at any time during the week.
■ Mobile devices may only be used to take golf action photos Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday-Sunday, fans can take non-action photos. But security will confiscate phones if spectators are taking pictures of live golf action.
■ Devices tablet size and below are allowed on site.
■ Repeated violators face device confiscation or removal from event.