What to know for the PGA Tour Champions Dick's Open

ENDICOTT, N.Y. — With the countdown to the Dick’s Open in full swing, it’s time to take a dive into what this year’s event will bring.

With Maroon 5 headlining Friday night’s opening round and a family night firework show set for Saturday, the Dick’s Open will be packed with more than just Hall of Fame-quality golf. 

Here’s a look into what to expect heading into the tournament at En-Joie Golf Course. 

Event Schedule

The Dick’s Open is set in two parts: The Pro-Am and the weekend tournament. The Pro-Am is a two-day, double shotgun style tournament on July 9 and 10. 

For new golf fans, a Pro-Am is an event that lets amateur golfers play alongside the professionals and some celebrities. It’s a common event in the PGA world, and in some cases, the pros will take part in the event for charity purposes. 

The draw party for this year’s Pro-Am is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30. The pairings for the tournament will be made then, with the first round in set for Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.

The public are able to attend both rounds of the Pro-Am. The Dick’s Open website says that autographs with the professionals and other guests are allowed, but at the professionals’ discretion. 

Then comes Friday, when the first round of the PGA Tour Champions Dick’s Open begins. Gates open at 8 a.m., and golfers participating will play the entire course ahead of the evening concert. Maroon 5 is scheduled to take the stage on the 18th Green around 9 p.m.

Saturday’s second round is free to the public, and everything will be a first come, first serve basis. The tournament gates will also open at 8 a.m. Following the conclusion of the second round, there will be an outdoor movie night for families, with Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” and a firework show. The movie night is also free for all attendees. 

Sunday’s championship round will be a ticketed event, and a sunrise yoga session will take place prior to the gates opening. Tickets for the sunrise yoga are available on the Dick’s Open website. The new Dick’s Open champion will be crowned on the 18th Green. 

Tickets

Single-day tickets for the entire tournament are available on Ticketmaster. Saturday’s second round is free to the public. 

According to the tournament’s website, re-entry will only be allowed on Friday between the end of the tournament and the Maroon 5 concert. Patrons are expected to retrieve a wrist band at the front entrance in order to re-enter the golf course for the concert that evening.

Those looking for more upscale experiences throughout the tournament can find multi-tiered options on the tournament’s website. VIP tickets are only available for purchase by calling the tournament’s office. General admission tickets can be purchased day-of, but not in person. 

Fan Experience

Patrons attending the tournament are expected to follow all standard PGA Tour policies. This includes a clear bag policy, dress code and mobile device policies. 

The tournament’s website says that phones may be used for photos and videos throughout the tournament, but no flash photography. There are designated places for patrons to take phone calls throughout the course, and phones must be on silent at all times. 

There will be daily spectator guides available upon arrival to the course everyday. These guides will include daily pairings and tee times. Concession stands are available throughout the course, including along the 4th and 9th tee and the 17th green. The main concourse and the 1st Fairway will also have refreshments available for general admission. All concession stands will take cash and card for payment. 

Accessibility

The tournament’s website states that guests should be prepared to walk the course throughout the day, and to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and umbrellas with them onto the course. 

In the event of inclement weather, the tournament will post updates on its social media accounts, as well as make announcements on the course. Suspension of play will not always mean the remainder of the day is cancelled — cancellations will be made as its own announcement. 

Official pairings for the first round of the tournament will be announced later this week. 

This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: What to know for the PGA Tour Champions Dick's Open