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The PGA Championships App, for iOS and Android, is the official digital home of the 2025 Senior PGA Championship. The app will provide a comprehensive Championship experience for all fans, whether they are at Congressional Country Club or following the action around the world, and will be the primary way for fans to access and manage their Championship tickets.

App features include:

• Ability to access and manage Championship tickets
• Interactive onsite map, featuring navigation around Congressional and real-time player location
• Real-time scoring, statistics and tee times for every player in the field
• Full Championship coverage, including articles and video highlights
• Full coverage of the championship, including real-time scoring and much more, can also be found at www.srpgachampionship.com

The PGA Championships app, which is now available in the Apple and Google Play stores, is also the official app for the 2025 PGA Championship (May 15-18) and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 19-22).

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
• Nursing mothers may bring necessary equipment on-site. Storage and refrigeration are available at the Main First Aid Station.

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 Stations

A first-aid station staffed by medical professionals will be located near the Short Game Practice Area and Driving Range. The medical station is also available for nursing mothers and will provide storage and refrigeration. Nursing mothers are permitted to bring necessary equipment on-site.

Disability Services

The Senior PGA Championship is a fully accessible event, and we are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure that everyone has access to all Championship amenities. Please click here for more information on accessibility services during the Championship.

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

The following methods of payment are accepted onsite at the Senior PGA Championship, identified by location. All on-site transactions will be cashless. No cash or checks will be accepted.

• The PGA Shops: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card
• Market Concession and Beverage Stands: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay

PGA Public Parking (Lot GP)

Off-site PGA Public Parking will be complimentary and located at Westfield Montgomery Mall off of Democracy Blvd. at the intersection of Democracy Blvd. and Westlake Dr. (7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817). As you turn onto Westfield Montgomery Mall, please follow signs for PGA Parking. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the Main Spectator Entrance at Congressional Country Club.

There will be no public parking at Congressional Country Club during Championship Week.

PGA Public Parking will be open Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, May 25, 2025.

There will be no overnight parking in the PGA Public Parking Lot, and any vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. PGA Tournament Corporation is not responsible for damage to your vehicle, or items lost or stolen from your vehicle.

Volunteer Parking (Lot V)

Official Championship Volunteers with a valid parking pass may park in Lot V located at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm on Oaklyn Dr. (10000 Oaklyn Dr, Potomac, MD 20854). As you approach the lot, please follow signage and traffic control to Lot V. There will be no public parking at Congressional Country Club during Championship Week.

There will be no overnight parking in any PGA Parking Lots, and any vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. PGA Tournament Corporation is not responsible for damage to your vehicle, or items lost or stolen from your vehicle.

Accessible Parking

Designated accessible parking for those requiring life-equipped transportation to the course will be available at PGA Public Parking (Lot GP) which is located at Westfield Montgomery Mall, (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817). Wheelchairs will not be available for rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to the Senior PGA Championship.

Please click here for more information on accessibility services during the Championship.

Rideshare “Drop-N-Go”

There will be no public drop-off or pick-up areas near Congressional Country Club. For rideshare vehicles, please enter destination “Westfield Montgomery Mall” (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817). Shuttle times from this lot are as follows:

• Thursday & Friday: 6:00am - 8:45pm
• Saturday & Sunday: 6:15am - 7:30pm

Note: Only public transportation will be allowed in the drop off area (e.g. Uber, Lyft, Taxi, etc.)

All times Eastern

Gate Hours

Thursday – Friday
6:30 AM – 8:15 PM

Saturday – Sunday
6:45 AM – 7:00 PM

General Public Shuttle Hours

Thursday – Friday
5:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday – Sunday
5:15 AM – 8:00 PM

Practice Rounds

The course is not open to the public during Practice Rounds.

Championship Rounds

Starting times as listed are considered approximate, and are based on the assumption that there are no delays, inclement weather, etc.

Thursday - Friday, May 22 - 23

Starting on Holes #1 & #10 (groups of three)

Starting times
7:00 AM – 2:37 PM*

First and second round groupings and starting times will be announced no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Saturday - Sunday, May 24 - 25

All players starting on Hole #1 (groups of two)

Starting times
7:15 AM – 1:45 PM*

*Subject to change

Alfred S. Bourne Trophy Presentation

The Alfred S. Bourne Trophy Presentation Ceremony will take place on the 18th Green immediately following the end of play on Sunday, May 25. In the event of a tie for first place after 72 holes, there will be a hole by hole (sudden death) play-off on Holes 18, and if still tied, holes 10, 16, 17, and 18 repeated. The Alfred S. Bourne Presentation Ceremony will occur immediately following the play-off.

Television Coverage

Thursday, May 22

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday, May 23

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Saturday, May 24

Live Coverage, NBC
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, May 25

Live Coverage, NBC
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Map

Click here to download the Course Map at full resolution.

The PGA Shops

The PGA Shops merchandise venue will be hosted at the Congressional Country Club Golf Shop. During the 2025 Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Shops at Congressional will showcase a stylish and on-trend collection from top brands like Peter Millar, FootJoy, Under Armour, Cutter & Buck, and Imperial Headwear, among others. Congressional is known for curating an exceptional merchandise selection for its Members and Guests, and that same standard of quality and variety will be reflected in your PGA Shop shopping experience.

You'll discover a fantastic range of apparel for Men, Women, and Juniors, along with an extensive selection of accessories and unique gift items. Be sure to stop by the PGA Shop to find exclusive merchandise, gifts, and memorabilia commemorating the 2025 Senior PGA Championship.

PGA Shops Hours

Thursday – Friday
6:30AM - 7:45PM

Saturday - Sunday
7:00AM - 7:00PM

Food & Beverage

Enjoy a varying menu for the 2025 Senior PGA Championship, complete with inspiration from the surrounding region. Whether it’s a quick bite on the go, or it’s sitting down for lunch and catching up on the day’s action – there’s something for everyone.

Visit the Market on 17 Green or the following food trucks left of 18 Green:

Food Trucks

Jimmy's Famous Seafood - Jimmy’s Famous Seafood has been serving legendary Maryland-style seafood since 1974, known for its iconic crab cakes and unbeatable hospitality. From fresh, local ingredients to creative chef-driven dishes, every bite is a celebration of flavor.

Chaps Pit Beef - Chaps Pit Beef - Serving Baltimore’s original pit beef since 1987. Enjoy our mouthwatering, award winning, and one of a kind flavor.

Ledo Pizza - Founded in 1955 next to the University of Maryland, Ledo Pizza is the Original Maryland-Style Pizza. Ledo Pizza is Square Because Ledo Pizza Never Cuts Corners!

Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck - Travelin' Tom's is a premium beverage truck that serves a variety of hot and cold coffee and non-coffee products, such as flavored lattes, cappuccinos, cold brews frappes, lemonade, iced tea, refreshers, and more. Our coffee beverages are espresso-based, made from the highest quality beans, and prepared per order!

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.