FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

https://www.pgachampionship.com/2024

Yes, an official 2024 PGA Championship App will be made available in Spring of 2024 for both iOS & Android devices.

• 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship | Harbor Shores Golf Club | Benton Harbor, MI | May 2024

• 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship | Sahalee Country Club | Sammamish, WA | June 2024

• 2025 PGA Championship | Quail Hollow Club | Charlotte, NC | May 2025

• 2025 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship | Congressional Country Club | Bethesda, MD | May 2025 

• 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship | Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco | Frisco, TX | June 2025

• 2025 Ryder Cup | Bethpage Black | Farmingdale, NY | September 2025

• 2026 PGA Championship | Aronimink Golf Club | Newtown Square, PA | May 2026

• 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship | Hazeltine National Golf Club | Chaska, MN | June 2026

Please contact John Handley, jhandley@pgahq.com, if you wish to receive more information regarding premium hospitality experiences at any of the above future PGA of America Spectator Championships.

As the only major championship for professionals, and by professionals, the PGA Championship has evolved into one of the premier sporting events in the world. The first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. The winner, Jim Barnes, received $500 and a diamond-studded gold medal donated by Rodman Wanamaker. For comparison in 2022, winner Justin Thomas was awarded $2,700,000 and took home a smaller-sized replica of the Wanamaker Trophy. The PGA Championship was established for the purpose of providing a high-profile tournament specifically for professional golfers at a time when golf was largely run by wealthy amateurs. This origin is still reflected in the entry system for the Championship as the only major golf event that does not explicitly invite leading amateurs to compete. The PGA Championship is one of four major championships in men’s professional golf. The season’s second major moved to the month of May in 2019 (played in August 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic) and features major championship golf’s only all-professional field. The PGA Championship is an official money event on the PGA Tour, European Tour and Japan Golf Tour and annually features the most top-100 players in the Official World Golf Rankings.

In 2024, the PGA of America returns to Valhalla Golf Club to host its fourth PGA Championship. Valhalla was designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus to host major golf tournaments. The course opened in 1986 and has since established itself as one of golf's most storied venues, having hosted a Ryder Cup, two Senior PGA Championships and three PGA Championships.

• • Ryder Cup 2008

  • KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship 2004, 2011

  • PGA Championship 1996, 2000, 2014, 2024

Valhalla Golf Club ranks among Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Courses."

Early in 1916, Rodman Wanamaker, a businessman and golfer hosted friends and prominent golfers to discuss the formation of a national organization for professional golfers. The meeting resulted in the formation of the PGA of America and the first tournament for professionals only. In his honor, the Championship named it’s prestigious award, the Wanamaker Trophy. Each year since, the champion is awarded the Wanamaker Trophy, while taking home a smaller-sized replica.

Juniors, 15 years of age and younger, will be admitted into the PGA Championship grounds free of charge when accompanied by a ticketed adult, two (2) tickets max. Junior tickets may be picked up onsite at the Admissions Office on the day of admission, Junior tickets cannot be obtained in advance of the PGA Championship and will be available regardless of a sellout.

NOTE: A junior grounds ticket will NOT provide access to any hospitality or private area at the 2024 PGA Championship

Upon request, Private Chalets and Premium Suites are permitted to bring in a professional camera and/or photographer throughout Championship Week; photos may only be taken within the private chalet or premium suite, no on-course, contestant, or exterior photos may be taken. Camera credentials will be distributed in April 2024.

Smoking is prohibited on, or inside any temporary structure including, but not limited to, Hospitality Venues, Designated Viewing Areas, and Shops/Concessions. Spectators are permitted to smoke on the grounds of the 2024 PGA Championship. When smoking, individuals should abide by spectator etiquette, and be mindful of those around them; individuals should take proper care to dispose of any used smoking products when finished.

LOT C | HOSPITALITY PARKING LOT INFORMATION

Address: 15503 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40245 (located across from Valhalla Golf Club Main Gate) 

Lot C Shuttle Round Trip Ride Time to Main Entrance: 5 Minutes

Drop-off Location: Main Spectator Entrance 

Parking Lot Surface: Grass

Parking Spot Size: 9' x 18'

TIP: Take a Photo of your Car Location

Lot C Shuttle Times:

• Monday, May 13th | 7:45am to 8:00pm

• Tuesday, May 14th | 7:15am to 8:00pm

• Wednesday, May 15th | 7:15am to 8:00pm

• Thursday, May 16th | 6:30am to 9:00pm

• Friday, May 17th | 6:30am to 9:00pm

• Saturday, May 18th | 7:00am to 8:30pm

• Sunday, May 19th | 7:00am to 8:30pm

NOTE: All 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. 

The PGA of America reserves the rights to refuse and confiscate any parking passes that are being used incorrectly. 

RIDESHARE "DROP-N-GO" INFORMATION

Only UBER, Lyft, or Z-Trip will be granted access to the rideshare lot.  

Enter Destination: "2024 PGA Championship"

Rideshare Location: Parklands of Floyds Fork

Entry & Exit Location: Main Spectator Entrance (5-10 minute walk from Rideshare Location)

Gate Times:

•  Monday, May 13th | 8:00am to 7:30pm

•  Tuesday, May 14th | 7:30am to 7:30pm

• Wednesday, May 15th | 7:30am to 7:30pm

• Thursday, May 16th | 6:45am to 8:30pm

• Friday, May 17th | 6:45am to 8:30pm

• Saturday, May 28th | 7:15am to 8:00pm

• Sunday, May 19th | 7:15am to 8:00pm

NOTE: No public drop-offs or pick-up areas near Valhalla Golf Club. Pedestrian traffic along Shelbyville Road is strictly prohibited.

There may be extended wait times for rideshare during peak departure hours from Valhalla Golf Club.  

Mobile grounds and hospitality tickets will be delivered digitally and available to all purchasers in April 2024.

Yes, purchasers will be able to transfer mobile tickets to others after tickets have been delivered and before the Championship. Each ticket may only be scanned at the gate once for admission, no same-day re-entry is permitted.

Once scanned and you enter the Championship gate, your ticket is expired. No same-day re-entry is permitted.

Louisville Tourism is available to help with information on restaurants and attractions, as well as planning itineraries, site visits or reserving meeting and reception space for evening functions.

• Restaurant ideas and reservations, see full list of recommended restaurants: https://www.gotolouisville.com/restaurants/

• Recommendations on activities for your guests while they are in Louisville, KY: https://www.gotolouisville.com/things-to-do/

• Assistance in planning itineraries and booking unique event venues for off-site meetings and events: https://www.gotolouisville.com/meeting-planners/

For questions regarding Louisville Tourism, please contact Brad Knapp with Louisville Tourism: bknapp@gotolouisville.com or 502-560-0012.