Gate Opening and Closing Times
Thursday – Friday Gates will open at 5:30am and will close approximately half an hour after play concludes
Saturday – Sunday Gates will open at 6:00am and will close approximately half an hour after play concludes
Access to the Course
Course access is available to all patrons with a general admission ticket. Readmission to the course is available. Please ensure your ticket is scanned by a Ticketek staff member upon leaving to be admitted for re-entry. Patrons are to stay outside the ropes and follow the marshal’s instructions when using the designated crossing points.
Catering on Course
There will be catering available near the Palmer Coolum Resort clubhouse, as well as various roaming outlets on course
Event Merchandise
Official PGA Championship merchandise will be sold in the Sporte Leisure marquee which will be located in the vicinity of the Championship Village.
Grandstands
Grandstands with approximately are located adjacent to the 18th Green. Seats will be made available on a first in best dressed bases.
Electronic Super Screens
Electronic Super Screens are located in the Championship Village area to keep all spectators up to date on play.
First Aid
St John Ambulance personnel are located on the northwest side of the Palmer Coolum Resort Clubhouse adjacent to the Practice Fairway and Chipping Green.
Information Booth
The Information Booth located in the vicinity of the Championship Village area. Staff will be able to provide patrons with the daily draw sheet and offer assistance with general enquiries.
Daily Draw Sheets
The daily draw sheet will be made available from the Information Booth located in the Championship Village area.
Event Program
The Official Tournament program will be available at the Information Booth.
ATM
ATM’s will be available in the vicinity of the Championship Area.
Mobile Phones Policy
Patrons are required to turn their phones to OFF or put on SILENT whilst on course.
Digital Cameras / Video Cameras
Digital Cameras/Video Cameras are strictly prohibited at the event. The only people with official media accreditation will be able to take photographs.
Inclement Weather
A Golf Tournament can still continue in raining conditions. If the weather is potentially dangerous to players and patrons then a SIREN will sound and play will be suspended. If the siren sounds patrons are advised to seek shelter immediately and AVOID THE FOLLOWING – Open areas, hill top and high places, isolated trees, golf carts, grandstands, telephone poles, metal or wire fences, metal stakes and TV towers.
Autographs
Patrons are recommended to request autographs from a player ONLY at the Kids Zone.
Lost and Found
All lost property will be directed to the Palmer Coolum Resort reception.
Prohibited Items from course (from Monday – Sunday)
- Audio or video equipment
- Cameras
- Televisions, radios or any noise producing devices
- Large eskies or milk crates or step ladders
- Signs , posters or banners
- Firearms, weapons or explosives etc
- Alcoholic beverages or glass bottles
- Bicycles
- Pets