Event Date:
24 - 27 November, 2022

Event Venue:
Royal Queensland Golf Club, Brisbane

Fan Guide Event Map Getting Here and Parking FAQs
GETTING TO THE PGA
Public Parking
Public parking is available at the car park on the eastern land of Royal Queensland Golf Club, entering off Curtin Avenue East. Spectators can then walk directly into the venue from the car park through the main entrance.

Parking for all patrons is free of charge for the duration of the tournament.

Northshore Ferry Terminal Hamilton
A free shuttle bus will run from the Northshore Ferry Terminal Hamilton (bus stop located on MacArthur Ave) commencing at 5.30am each day and concluding at 6.00pm. For details on how to get to Royal Queensland Golf Club, visit www.translink.com.au
Travel time approx. 6 minutes.

Bowen Train Station
A free shuttle will run from Bowen Hills Train Station (bus stop located on Abbotsford Rd) to the event, commencing at 5.30am each day and concluding at 6.00pm. For details on how to get to Royal Queensland Golf Club, visit www.translink.com.au

Travel time approx. 15 minutes.

Ride share

Ride share drop off zone is at the public car park with access via Curtin Avenue East and Fison Avenue West.


ACCESS TO THE COURSE
All patrons must enter the course at the main event entry which is located on Curtin Avenue East. Course access is available to patrons with general admission tickets, official accreditation or hospitality passes.

There will be no general admittance access via Curtin Avenue West.

Patrons are to stay outside the ropes and follow the marshal’s instructions when crossing the fairways at the designated crossing points. Pass outs are not available at this event.


GATE OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES
Gate times are related to the tournament draw and tee times, which are confirmed closer to the event. Indicative times are as follows.

Thursday and Friday: gates open at 5.30am and close one hour after play concludes at approximately 7.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: gates open at approximately 5.30am and close at approximately 6.00pm**

Gates will be open to the public free of charge from 3.00pm each day.

**Weekend times are subject to change pending tee times.


PUBLIC CATERING
There are numerous food and beverage outlets on course, including in the Champions Village located on the 17th hole and at the Clubhouse / 18th Hole precinct, 8th hole and 10th tee.

Beverage partners including CBCo, First Creek Wines, Moet Hennessey and Coca-Cola will be served and a range of food trucks including Eat Fresh Kebabs, O’Crumbs Burgers, Kranksy Sisters, El Camino Mexican, Chipstars, Wonderpies, Dinky D’s, Good Times Diner and Eataly Italian.

Please note that the event is a cashless event, and no ATM’s will be located on site.


GRANDSTANDS AND SEATING
Public grandstands will be located adjacent to the 18th green, 1st tee and 17th hole. There are numerous other seating options available in the Clubhouse Village, Champions Village and at the TaylorMade Bunker located on the 17th hole in view of the super screens and live broadcast.


EVENT MERCHANDISE
Official Fortinet Australian PGA Championship Merchandise, supplied by Adidas can be purchased in the Official Merchandise store located at the main entrance gate. There will also be a small merchandise sales tent located in the Clubhouse precinct village.

Please note that the event is a cashless event, and no ATM’s will be located on site.


SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
The PGA of Australia and our partners, including Coca-Cola and Adidas, are committed to minimizing landfill waste and promoting recycling. The Fortinet Australian PGA Championship is committed to the Sports for Climate Action Declaration.

All bins have the option of a recycle bin, and there are numerous key recycling points on course and in the village areas.

Please ensure you discard waste in the correct bins and help recycle.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Electronic super screens
Electronic super screens are located at the main entrance and 18th green, Clubhouse Village, TaylorMade Party hole and Champions Village on the 17th Hole to ensure all spectators are up to date on play. The screens will display the tournament channel feed comprising of broadcast, live scoring and sponsor branding.

First Aid
First Aid is available all week adjacent to the first tee and Royal Queensland pro-shop. Please take note of the Assist First Aid location on the map and when you are near the first tee.

Daily draw sheets and maps
Daily draw sheets and course maps will be available upon entry to the course, at the merchandise marquee.

Cashless event
The event is a cashless event, and as such there is no ATM on site.

Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones may be used, however they must remain on SILENT at all times, and have the FLASH OFF. Mobile phone photography is permitted on all tournament competition days, and video on non-competition days only. Please be considerate of tournament play and other spectators at all times.

Digital cameras
Professional Cameras and Video Cameras are strictly prohibited at the event. Only official media and accredited officials can take photographs or footage using professional camera. Mobile phones and small digital cameras may be used, providing they are on silent.

Evacuation policy
A golf tournament can continue play in raining conditions. If weather is potentially dangerous to players and spectators, 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 tops and high places, isolated trees, golf carts grandstands, telephone poles, metal or wire fences, metal stakes and TV towers.

If an evacuation is required, spectators will be directed to the nearest departure gates.

Prohibited items
- Audio or video equipment (including professional SLR cameras)
- Television, radio or noise producing devices
- Large eskies, milk crates or step ladders
- Firearms, weapons, or explosives
- Alcoholic beverages or glass bottles
- Bicycles
- Pets
- Drones, model aircraft, remotely operated camera equipment or other similar airborne devices