Spectator Guide

Plan Your Championship Experience

Golf’s most prestigious senior men’s golf championship makes its debut at The Concession Golf Club in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, April 16-19, 2026. Before you head to the course, read up on all you need to know to make the most of your day at the Senior PGA Championship!
  • Mobile Apps
    Be sure to download the PGA Championships App featuring an interactive course map, starting times, and more!
  • Know Before You Go
    What to bring and not to bring, inclement weather, disability services & other tips.
  • Transportation & Parking
    PGA public parking, volunteer parking, accessible parking, traffic notices, and directions.
  • Schedule of Events
    Gate hours, shuttle hours, starting times, television coverage.
  • On-Site Experiences
    The PGA Shops, concessions and food trucks.
  • Mobile Ticketing
    Learn how to access, transfer, and use your mobile tickets.
  • Admission Policies
    Admission, camera, phone, and conduct policies for spectators.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    Have a specific question? Check out our FAQs.

The PGA Championships App

Information coming soon.

Know Before You Go

Items to Leave at Home

Items to Bring From Home

Here are a few items we recommend you bring from home to enhance your Championship experience:

  • Personal sunscreen
  • One (1) unopened bottle of water
  • Jacket and/or layered outerwear piece
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Portable phone charger

The following items are also permitted on-site:

  • Small bags
  • Diaper bags and strollers
  • Umbrellas

Inclement Weather

Please observe the Leader Boards for the Weather Warning signs which will appear when inclement weather is approaching the Senior PGA Championship site. When the signs appear, spectators are advised to take precautions and seek shelter PRIOR to play being suspended. If the sirens sound, seek shelter immediately.

In the event of inclement weather, please remember to avoid the following:

  • Metal Fences
  • Telephone Poles 
  • Open Fields
  • Golf Carts 
  • Hilltops and High Places
  • Bodies of Water 
  • Tall and/or Isolated Trees

First Aid Station

Information coming soon.

Disability Services

Information coming soon.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available at a number of locations throughout the Championship grounds. Keep an eye out for Wi-Fi signs during your visit and make sure to download the Senior PGA Championship On-Site Guide and App!

Methods of Payment

Information coming soon.

Transportation & Parking

Information coming soon.

Schedule of Events

Information coming soon.

On-Site Experiences

Information coming soon.

Admissions, Conduct, Health and Wellness Policies

Admission Policy

Tickets and/or credentials, in the form provided by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (“PGA”) or its subsidiary PGA Tournament Corporation, Inc. (“PTC”) will be required for admission into the Championship. All admission tickets issued by PGA or PTC granting access to the Championship are licenses that may be revoked by the PGA or PTC in their sole discretion for any reason or no reason at all. Please retain your ticket or credential at all times as security personnel will not allow admission into the event for individuals without appropriate credentials. Please do not tamper or interfere with the bar code presented on the ticket or credential. PGA/PTC is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets and/or credentials. To view the full admissions policy, click here.

Refund Policy

Unless otherwise determined by PGA Tournament Corporation or The PGA of America, in their sole discretion, there shall be no refunds, rainchecks, exchanges or replacements of tickets except as provided for in the following Event Cancellation / Weather Policy outlined in the full Championship ticket terms and conditions. To review full Championship ticket terms and conditions, click here.

Junior Admission Policy

As part of the Championship’s mission to grow interest and participation in the game of golf, juniors 15 years of age and younger will be admitted into the Championship grounds for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Each ticketed adult will be permitted up to four junior grounds admissions per day at no additional charge. Junior tickets may be picked up on-site at the Ticket Office located at the Main Spectator Entrance on the day of admission.

Junior tickets cannot be obtained in advance and will be available regardless of a sell-out. Please note, junior tickets do not gain access into private hospitality areas or clubs.

Children under the age of 2 do not require an admission ticket to enter the Championship.

Military Admission Policy

To honor the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Forces, the Championship is pleased to offer Active Duty, Retirees, Reserve, Veterans, National Guard and their accompanying guest (limit one) complimentary daily grounds access to the Championship, subject to availability.

Show your Military ID at the box office and day-of tickets will be provided. Please note the Military ticket will not sell out.

Photo Policy

Cameras are not permitted on-site during the Championship week, Thursday through Sunday. Please consult the Mobile Device Policy for guidelines regarding mobile device photo, audio, and video capturing while on-site.

Mobile Device Policy

Mobile devices must be kept in Golf Mode Setting at all times at the Senior PGA Championship:

  • Set your device to silent or vibrate, including but not limited to, ringer, notifications, and alerts.
  • Camera flash turned off.
  • Incoming and outgoing calls may only be made or received farther than 100 yards away from competition.
  • Text, email, social posting and other data use is allowed on the golf course at any location providing players are not in position and about to play their shots.
  • During Championship Rounds (Thursday-Sunday), photography, audio and video recording is prohibited anywhere within 100 yards of competition or when requested by players, caddies, marshals, volunteers, security or Championship staff and officials.

Alcohol Policy

All guests at the Senior PGA Championship are asked to drink responsibly and be respectful of players and other members of the gallery. Spectators appearing under the age of 30 will be asked for identification before being allowed to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site. The following documents are acceptable forms of identification at the Senior PGA Championship:

  • Current, valid United States or Canadian Driver’s License
  • Current, valid Military ID w/photo
  • Current, valid United States or Canadian ID card w/photo
  • Current, valid Passport
  • Current, valid Mexican Consular ID card
  • Current, valid U.S. or Canadian Passport Card w/photo

Temporary identification papers are not acceptable. There is a 2 alcoholic beverage limit, per person, per identification. Alcohol service will be discontinued at the discretion of management. All guests must be 21 years of age to purchase an alcoholic beverage.

Smoking Policy

Smoking, including, but not limited to, cigars, pipes, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes will be prohibited in any permanent or temporary buildings, inclusive of hospitality areas, on patios, decks, or raised platforms, grandstands and bleachers at the Senior PGA Championship. Smoking is permitted on the grounds, 20 feet from any structures listed above.

Conduct Customs and Etiquette

Attendees are requested to display traditional customs of etiquette, decorum, and behavior, and to obey all Championship policies including, but not limited to, those provided on each ticket, all posted signs, and any instructions of Championship Marshals and Officials. Inappropriate behaviors and/or failure to comply with standards/policies may lead to ejection from the Championship and/or cancellation of admission tickets, without refund.

Although cheering and positive gallery responses to great play are encouraged, unsolicited and consistent calls from the gallery toward players and others are prohibited.

  • For the safety of everyone and in keeping with policy established at major sporting events, running is considered to be unacceptable behavior.
  • Please stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with instructions given by Championship Marshals.
  • Please kneel or sit if you are in the front row and remain still throughout each shot.
  • Anyone acting in a manner that is deemed to be abusive, derogatory, rude, or aggressive may be subject to removal from the Championship premises and may be prohibited from returning to the Senior PGA Championship or attending any future PGA of America event.