Spectator Info

Tips & Info

Before You Head Out - Be Prepared

Who To Follow?

Thursday and Friday pairings are determined before the tournament begins, with each golfer playing one day in the morning and the other day in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday pairings are based on a player's score, with the leaders teeing off last.

You can find each day's pairings online as well as in the sports section of the Palm Beach Post. At the tournament, pairings sheets with tee times and the order of the groups along with the course map can be found in the Spectator Guides which will be available free of charge. The Spectator Guides are located at the tournament entrance and clearly indicated locations on the tournament grounds.

At the tournament, check the scoreboards to find out who the leaders are and where they are on course. Standard bearers will follow each group holding up the player's names. You can also spot a player by his caddie who wears the pro's name on his vest.

Have a Plan

How do you plan to watch your favorite players on the course—"Parade Style" or "Cross-Country Style"? Pick a spot and watch the field pass by ("Parade Style") or follow a particular player or group around the course ("Cross-Country Style"). Arrive early to reserve a spot, especially if you plan on watching the tournament "Parade Style."

Kids at the Tournament

Kids Zones are designated areas around the course allowing children 15 and under to watch tournament play close to the ropes in front of the crowds. Parents will not be allowed in these areas. Check the interactive course map to find the Kid Zones. Children at the tournament should always be within eyesight and under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Other Tips

• Review the course map prior to arriving at the tournament.
• Carpool whenever possible and remember where your car is parked.
• Tickets will be scanned upon entrance to the tournament. Please keep tickets available throughout the day as they must be presented if requested by any tournament officials.
• Wear headgear and sunglasses for protection from the sun, and use sunblock.
• Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
• Familiarize yourself with the First Aid Stations located on-site.
• Tournament information booths are located at the main entrance.
• Stay behind the gallery ropes and cooperate with the marshals.
• Small folding chairs are permitted, but must be removed from carrying case for inspection prior to entry.
• Kneel or sit down if you are in the front row.
• Remain still through each shot and do not move until all players in the group have played or completed the hole.
• Walk carefully—never run.
• In the event of an emergency, contact any uniformed tournament Marshal or Law Enforcement personnel in order to expedite medical assistance.

Golf Etiquette & Attire

Golf Etiquette

• Stay quiet and stand still when a player is about to hit the ball and until the shot is finished.
• "Hands in the air" means stop and be quiet while golfers are playing their shots.
• Do not stand behind or in line with a golfer's lie or line to pin.
• Never cross fairways, except at designated crossover areas marked by signage.
• If you are in a front row, kneel or sit down whenever possible to allow better viewing for those behind you.
• For your own safety, follow the directions of the tournament marshals.

Spectators will be removed immediately without warning for:

• Refusal to obey quiet signs or signals.
• Distracting or embarrassing a player.
• Making rude, vulgar, or other inappropriate comments or gestures toward a player.
• Booing or cheering at inappropriate times.

Suggested Golf Attire

Appropriate casual golf wear with comfortable walking shoes (soft spikes only). Spectators should have the following items on hand:

• Wind breaker
• Hat/visor
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Umbrella

Lost & Found Items

Lost and found information will be posted here during tournament week.

Special Needs

Shuttle and Course Access

All shuttle buses to and from the parking lots are handicapped accessible. Corporate hospitality venues as well as concession areas are equipped with chair lifts and/or wheel chair ramps. Handicapped viewing areas can be located using the course map.

Restrooms

All restrooms on the tournament grounds are handicapped accessibly and can be found on the course map.

Emergencies

Should a problem or emergency occur, contact any uniformed tournament Marshal or law enforcement personnel in order to expedite medical assistance. First Aid tents are displayed on the course maps found in the complimentary Spectator Guides.

Weather

Check the weather before you leave for the tournament. Current weather conditions can be found at weather.com.

In the event of thunderstorms, lightning, or other severe weather, "Weather Warning" information will be displayed on the electronic scoreboards around the golf course. If inclement weather is approaching, spectators are advised to take precautions prior to play being suspended. If the siren sounds, seek shelter immediately.

Avoid the following:

• Open areas
• Hilltops/high places
• Isolated trees
• Golf carts
• Wire fences

USGA Rules of Golf

The USGA, in conjunction with the R&A in St. Andrews, Scotland, writes, interprets and maintains the Rules of Golf to guard the tradition and integrity of the game. The two organizations are joint authors and owners of The Rules of Golf and Decisions on the Rules of Golf. Through an agreement with the R&A, the Rules jurisdiction of the USGA includes only the United States, its possessions and Mexico.

• USGA Rules of Golf

Policies

Mobile Device Policy

• What defines a mobile device?

  A device that can Send / Receive Calls and/or Send / Receive Data.

• What scope of usage is acceptable at The Honda Classic?
  • Device must be on silent at all times
  • Calls may be placed or received in the nine designated areas marked as "Verizon Wireless Phone Zones"
  • No audio or video capture is permitted at any time
  • No still photography is permitted at any time during competition rounds
  • While incoming/outbound calls would be permitted only in designated areas, data use (i.e. texting, e-mail, etc.) will be permitted outside of the designated areas, however, it is not permitted as players are in position to compete (i.e., when quite please paddles are raised)
• Violation of Policies

  Any violations of this policy may result in removal from the tournament. Initial offenders will be directed to the Verizon Wireless Phone Zones. A second violation of the policy will result in violators having their mobile devices confiscated until their departure.

Alcohol Policy

• Spectators are not allowed to bring any type of alcohol to the tournament grounds.
• Only beer and wine can be removed from any private or public hospitality area.
• Alcoholic beverages will not be sold to the public any later than one hour prior to the scheduled end of competition.
• Concession areas will close one hour after the end of competition.
• Please drink responsibly.

If you have additional questions, please contact the Tournament office at (561) 799-2747.

Autograph Policy

For the players' consideration, a No Autograph Policy will be enforced on the golf course during tournament play Thursday - Sunday.

Fans may seek autographs after a player has finished his round. Most accessible place to get autographs from players is near the scoring area in the Miami Children's Hospital Nicklaus Outpatient Center Autograph Zone.

These bans include tournament officials and volunteers.

Prohibited Items

• Electronics
• Metal objects
• Radios, TVs
• Signs or banners
• Beverages or coolers
• Bags larger than a 6” x 6” purse (No backpacks, camera bags or duffel/diaper bags)
• Cameras prohibited Thursday - Sunday (Cameras are permitted for Monday - Wednesday practice rounds only).
• No camera bags are allowed the entire week.
• Firearms or weapons of any kind

All spectators will be checked by a metal detector prior to boarding shuttles from parking. For your convenience, leave all prohibited items in your vehicle. Any prohibited items must be forfeited or returned to your car.