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 (March 31) - 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.) Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-6 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
Wednesday (April 1) - 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 approximately 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. Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-6 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
Thursday (April 2) - First Round
Starting field of 144 of the best golfers in the world begin play for $5.7 million in prize money. Approximate tee times off No.1 and No.10 tees of the Redstone Tournament Course from approximately 7-8:50 AM and approximately 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. Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-6 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
Friday (April 3) - 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. Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-6 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-5:30 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
Saturday (April 4) - 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. Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-4 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-4:30 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
Sunday (April 5) - 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. Hours of operation for Will Call locations at the main tournament gate (7 AM-3 PM) and the satellite location (7:30 AM-3 PM) at the corner of Mesa and Fall Creek Bend.
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 the Information Tent near the entrace. Another ATM is located at the info tent near 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.
Booking Tee Times:
CHAMPIONS PAVILION:
Located across pond adjacent to No. 16 green. Features outdoor deck with umbrella tables, indoor sports lounge features big screen TVs and is air-conditioned. Food and beverage may be purchased.
CHARITY PARTNERS SKYBOX:
Located on golfer's right adjacent to No. 18 green. Food and beverage service included. Admission credential required.
COURTESY PHONES:
A bank of courtesy phones are in the Champions Pavilion on golfer's left of the 18th hole and near the Bayour Terrace behind the 17th green.
EXECUTIVE SUITES:
Private skyboxes, featuring 10 suites. Located on golfer's left and right 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. 18 fairway. Admission credential required. Food and beverage service included.
PRO SHOP:
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 2) through Sunday (April 5) 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 30) through Wednesday (April 1) all parking is on the tournament lot on Wilson Road adjacent to Redstone Golf Club.
SIGNATURE SUITES:
Private skyboxes, featuring 10 suites. Located on behind No. 16 green. Admission credential required. Food and beverage service included.
THE BUNKER:
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. See hours of operation in the schedule of events.
Both 2009 US Open winner Lucas Glover and 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera played in this spring’s Shell Houston Open.
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For more information about The Shell Houston Open, contact:
The Houston Golf Association - 281.454.7000 Email: hgaoffice@hga.org
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