The PGA Tour reaches a dramatic conclusion next week on the East Lake Golf Club’s manicured grass. The 30 golfers with the most FedEx Cup points on the PGA Tour, last year’s Tour champion Rory McIlroy among them, will compete for fame and money. Here’s everything you need to know before tee time.
KICKOFF
The tour’s finale starts in style. A program at the College Football Hall of Fame will recognize the 30 competitors on Monday, September 18 at 7 p.m. The event features appearances by local sports celebrities, drinks and light hors d'oeuvres, and a performance by Ludacris. Tickets are $15.
SCHEDULE
The golf course opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday - Sunday. The tournament kicks off with an Opening Ceremony Thursday at 10:30 p.m. Tee time is approximately 11:40 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday - Sunday each day – official times to be posted here. The closing ceremony is 6 p.m. Sunday.
TICKETS
Procrastinated on buying tickets? No problem, they're still available online or by calling 1-844-868-7465. Tickets are $25-$75 for individual tournament days or $175 for the entire week. Kids 18 and under admitted free with a paying adult.
TRANSPORTATION
Park for free at Georgia State University Football Stadium (formerly Turner Field) and take a complimentary shuttle to East Lake Golf Club . You can also Uber straight there; PGA has a special Uber gate close to the 17th green and the 18th tee for easy drop off and pick up. There’s no parking for the tournament on site.
FOOD
The menu is almost as exciting as the actual tournament. This year’s food options include Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Steinbeck’s Ale House, Ceviche Taqueria, and Henri’s Bakery.
AUTOGRAPHS
The best place to autograph hunt is behind the 18th green. Players usually stop and sign autographs along the fence-line as they make their way back to the clubhouse after rounds.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The good news is your cellphone is allowed, as is capturing photo and video for personal use. However, many items are not. Posters, selfie sticks, outside beverages, cameras and knives are among the prohibited items. The full list is available here.
WEATHER
Don’t let the hurricane spoil your plans – the tournament has a meteorologist onsite monotoring the elements to ensure player’s and spectator’s safety. The weather is expected to be mostly sunny, with chances of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday.
