Noon shotgun start Pro-Am at Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course. On-site parking available for the public in the Sponsor Parking Lot. The Draw Party for Wednesday Grand Pro-Am contestants is at the Grande Ball Room of The Houstonian Hotel from 6:30-9 PM, featuring cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Tuesday (April 1) - Practice Day
On site parking available for the public in the Sponsor Parking Lot adjacent to the Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club. Professional practice rounds all day. Junior Golf Skills Competiton, 4:30 PM on The First Tee Houston/Redstone Par-3 Course. Cameras are only permitted Monday through Wednesday. No cameras allowed during official rounds. (Thurs-Sun.) Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Wednesday (April 2) - Grand Pro-Am Day
On-site parking available for the public in the Sponsor Parking Lot. Morning Grand Pro-Am competition on the Redstone Tournament Course, No. 1 and No. 10 tees, from 7-9 AM. Awards luncheon in the Redstone Golf Club Clubhouse, following play. Afternoon Grand Pro-Am competition on the Tournament Course, No. 1 and No. 10 tees, from Noon-1:48 PM. Awards reception in the Redstone Golf Club Clubhouse, following play. Shotgun start Pro-Am on the Redstone Members Course at 11 AM. Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Thursday (April 3) - First Round
Starting field of 144 of the best golfers in the world begin play for $5.6 million in prize money. Approximate tee times off No.1 and No.10 tees of the Redstone Tournament Course from 7-8:50 AM and 11:30 AM-1:20 PM. The Golf Channel Network coverage 3-5 PM. On site parking now requires proper credential. Public Parking available at the Parking Cents Lot at Bush Airport where air-conditioned shuttle buses provide roundtrips for $5 per person. Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Friday (April 4) - Second Round
Approximate tee times off No.1 and No.10 tees of the Redstone Tournament Course from 7-8:50 AM and 11:30 AM-1:20 PM. Following completion of 36 holes, field will be trimmed to the low 70 scores and ties for the final rounds. The Golf Channel Network coverage (3-5 PM). On-site parking now requires proper credential. Public Parking available at the Parking Cents Lot at Bush Airport where air-conditioned shuttle buses provide roundtrips for $5 per person. Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Saturday (April 5) - Third Round
Approximate tee times from 8:30 AM-12:45 PM off No.1 tee only of the Redstone Tournament Course. NBC Sports coverage (1-4 PM). On-site parking now requires proper credential. Public Parking available at the Parking Cents Lot at Bush Airport where air-conditioned shuttle buses provide roundtrips for $5 per person. Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Sunday (April 6) - Championship Round
Approximate tee times from 8:30 AM-12:45 PM off No.1 tee only of the Redstone Tournament Course. NBC Sports coverage (2-5 PM). Championship Presentation Ceremony on the 18th green immediately following the determination of a Champion at approximately 5 PM. On-site parking now requires proper credential. Public Parking available at the Parking Cents Lot at Bush Airport where air-conditioned shuttle buses provide roundtrips for $5 per person. Will Call locations at the main tournament gate and the satellite location at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend are open from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM.
Information
ADMISSIONS:
Credentials or tickets are required Wednesday through Sunday of tournament week. Admission tickets for hospitality venures are also good for admission to the tournament grounds. There is no admission charge on Monday or Tuesday. Click here to purchase tickets on-line 24/7. Tickets may also be purchased at the gate.
ATM:
If you need some extra cash visit the Automated Teller Machines at either the Tournament Merchandise Tent near the entrace, or the food court. Another ATM is located at the halfway house behind No. 17 green. Anyone may use the ATM.
BAYOU TERRACE:
Located behind No. 17 green. Double-Decker featuring air-conditioned sports lounge on first floor and open-air skybox on second floor. Food and beverage service included. Admission credential required.
CALL CENTER:
Wireless phones are not permitted on the golf course. The Technology Center located near the main gate, is an area where spectators may use equipment to make phone calls and check email.
CHARITY PARTNERS SKYBOX:
Located on golfer's right behind No. 18 green. Food and beverage service included. Admission credential required.
ELECTRONIC SCOREBOARDS:
Will post up-to-the-minute scoring updates and information throughout the competition.
EXECUTIVE SUITES:
New skyboxes. Located on golfer's left of No. 17 green. Admission credential required. Food and beverage service included.
FAIRWAY VILLAS @ 18:
Located on golfer's right-hand side of No. 18 fairway. Admission credential required. Food and beverage included. Features golf view from skybox-styled seating as well as air-conditioned lounge area with TV.
LAKESIDE SKYBOXES @18:
Located on golfer's left-hand side adjacent to No. 18 green. Also features view of No. 1 tee. Admission credential required. Food and beverage service included..
PRO SHOP:
Redstone Golf Club's professional staff will have tournament logo merchandise available for sale at locations on the Redstone Tournament Course. Pro Shop purchases and souvenir programs may be checked there for pickup when spectators decide to leave the property.
PUBLIC GRANDSTANDS:
Located by teeing area on No. 1 and by the greens at Nos. 7, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 and behind the practice tee (three). There is no reserved seating.
PUBLIC PARKING:
Beginning Thursday (April 3) through Sunday (April 6) Public parking is at the Parking Cents Lot at Bush Airport, located just past Greens Road on JFK Boulevard. Air-conditioned shuttle buses provide roundtrips to the tournament bus plaza at Redstone Golf Club for $5 per person. Youngsters 13-and-under accompanied by a ticket-holding adult can ride free of charge. Limit of three youngsters per ticket-holding adult. NOTE: Monday (March 31) through Wednesday (April 2) all parking is on the tournament lot on Wilson Road adjacent to Redstone Golf Club.
WEB SITE:
The tournament web site can be found at www.shellhoustonopen.com and will feature the latest tournament information -- tee times and player groups, plus stories and notes detailing what transpired each day. Transcripts of interviews can also be found on-line. Real-time scoring and additional tournament information is available on the Shell Houston Open page of www.pgatour.com
WILL CALL:
Where tickets, sponsor parking passes and credentials may be picked up or dropped off. There is one Will Call office located adjacent to the tournament Main Entrance. The Satellite Will Call is located at the Fall Creek Community Center, which is on the corner of Mesa Drive and Fall Creek Bend. Hours of operation for both locations are 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Tuesday (April 1) through Sunday (April 6).
For more information about The Shell Houston Open, contact:
The Houston Golf Association - 281.454.7000 Email: hgaoffice@hga.org
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