Spectator Guide

The PGA Championships App, for iOS and Android, is the official digital home of the 2026 Senior PGA Championship. The app will provide a comprehensive Championship experience for all fans, whether they are at The Concession Golf 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 via users’ SeatGeek accounts
• Onsite map featuring navigation around The Concession Golf Club and real-time player location
• Spectator guide and daily schedule of events
• Real-time scoring, starting times and alerts. iOS users can select their favorite players to follow them on their lock screen.
• News, recaps 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 2026 PGA Championship (May 11-17) and the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (June 25-28).

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 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 Station

A first-aid station staffed by medical professionals will be located near the Main Entrance/Driving Range and The Crossroads (#12 Green). 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.

For any accessibility-related questions please email us at AccessibilityServices@pgahq.com.

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!

PGA Public Parking (Lot GP)

Off-site PGA Public Parking will be complimentary and located at Premier Sports Campus, at the intersection of Rangeland Pkwy and Post Blvd. (5895 Post Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211). As you turn onto Post Blvd, please follow signs for PGA/Golf Parking. Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to and from the Main Spectator Entrance at Concession Golf Club.

There will be no public parking at Concession Golf Club during Championship Week.

PGA Public Parking will be open Thursday, April 16 - Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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 Hunsader Farms, off of County Road 675. (5500 Co Rd. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211). As you approach the lot, please follow signage to Lot V. There will be no public parking at Concession Golf 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 Premier Sports Campus, at the intersection of Rangeland Pkwy and Post Blvd. (5895 Post Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211). Wheelchairs will not be available for rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs with them to the Senior PGA Championship.

For any accessibility-related questions please email us at AccessibilityServices@pgahq.com.

Rideshare “Drop-N-Go”

There will be no public drop-off or pick-up areas near Concession Golf Club. For rideshare vehicles, please enter destination “Premier Sports Campus” 5895 Post Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211). Shuttle times from this lot are as follows:

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

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

All Times Eastern Standard Time

Gate Hours

Thursday – Friday
7:00AM – 8:15 PM

Saturday – Sunday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

General Public Shuttle Hours

Thursday – Friday
6:30 AM - 8:45 PM

Saturday – Sunday
6:30 AM –7:30 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, April 16 - 17
Starting on Holes #1 & #10 (groups of three)

Starting times
7:30 AM – 2:47 PM*

First and second round groupings and starting times will be announced no later than Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Saturday - Sunday, April 18 - 19
All players starting on Hole #1 (groups of two)

Starting times
7:15 AM* – 1:45 PM*

*Subject to change

Television Coverage

Thursday, April 16th

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Friday, April 17th

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday, April 18th

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sunday, April 19th

Live Coverage, Golf Channel
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Information coming soon.

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.