02 March 2009 09:09:00 EST
Welcome to the 2008 Honda Classic

Sponsors: Skysuites at the Bear Trap

The Bear Trap Skysuites overlook the signature par 3, 17th hole – the finishing hole of Jack Nicklaus' three-hole Bear Trap – three of the toughest holes on the PGA TOUR. With a viewing deck on top of the 18th tee, you’ll enjoy perfect sightlines at the most intimidating par 3 on course as well as the finishing tee.

Credentials

Your host company is printed on your Skysuite credential and each Skysuite will reflect the host company name. Please note, Skysuite credentials also grant access to the Heineken Premium Light Bear Trap located across the water at the 17th Tee/16th Green. Food and beverage are offered for a charge in this premium party spot at The Honda Classic.



Menus & Serving Times:

Parking

Valet Parking:

Passes will clearly indicate “Valet Parking” and must be displayed from your vehicle's rear view mirror or front dash board. All valet parking lots will be located in the PGA National Resort parking lot at 400 Avenue of the Champions.

Take the Florida Turnpike or I-95 to the PGA Blvd. exit (west from I-95) in Palm Beach Gardens. PGA National is located directly across from the turnpike entrance/exit on PGA Blvd. 400 Avenue of Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Click here for directions from your house. Click here for directions from your house.

Preferred Parking:

Passes will clearly indicate “Preferred Parking” and must be displayed from your vehicle's rear view mirror or front dash board. The Preferred lot is located off of Northlake Blvd on Ryder Cup Blvd at PGA National Park.

From I-95 take the Northlake Blvd. Exit west past Military Trail to Ryder Cup Blvd. on the right (north). Follow "Preferred Parking" signs into PGA National Park from Ryder Cup Blvd.

From the Florida Turnpike take the PGA Blvd. Exit east to Military Trail. Turn right on Military Trail and follow south to Northlake Blvd. Turn right (west) onto Northlake Blvd. Turn right (north) onto Ryder Cup Blvd. Follow "Preferred Parking" signs into PGA National Park from Ryder Cup Blvd. Click here for directions from your house.

General Parking:

Passes will clearly indicate “General Parking” and must be displayed from your vehicle's rear view mirror or front dash board. The General lot is located at Hood Rd and Beeline Highway at Dyer Park.

From I-95 take the Blue Heron Blvd Exit West, go west on Blue Heron Blvd. to Bee Line Hwy. Take Bee Line Highway north to Haverhill Rd N and turn left (south). Follow signs to parking on the right. Shuttles will transport spectators to the main tournament entrance.

From the Florida Turnpike there is a Sunpass only exit at Bee Line Hwy. Those without Sunpasses take the PGA Blvd. Exit east to Military Trail. Turn right on Military Trail and follow south to Blue Heron Blvd. Turn right (West) onto Blue Heron Blvd. and follow to Bee Line Hwy. Take Bee Line Highway north to Haverhill Rd N and turn left (south). Follow signs to parking on the right. Shuttles will transport spectators to the main tournament entrance. Click here for directions from your house.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, February 21

7:00 pm - 10:00 pmThe Honda Classic Kick-Off Party (Gardens Mall Grand Court - $50 admission)

Monday, February 25

10:00 am - 11:30 am Silver Pro-Am Pairings Brunch (Honda Pavilion - By Invitation Only)
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Silver Pro-Am (Champion Course)
5:00 pm Silver Pro-Am Awards Celebration (Honda Pavilion - By Invitation Only)

Tuesday, February 26

All Day PGA TOUR Professionals Practice Rounds (Champion Course)
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm TOUR Wives Golf Classic presented by Sentient Jet & the PGA TOUR
4:00 pm Jr. Golf Clinic with the Pinnacle Long Drive Team (Champion Range)
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Gold Pro-Am Draw Party (British Ballroom & PGA Ballroom - By Invitation
  Only)

Wednesday, February 27

5:30 am - 9:30 am Gold Pro-Am Breakfast (Honda Pavilion - By Invitation Only)
6:40 am (starting) Gold Pro-Am Tee Times (Champion Course)
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Gold Pro-Am Lunch (Honda Pavilion - By Invitation Only)
6:00 pm Gold Pro-Am Awards Celebration (PGA Grand Ballroom - By Invitation Only)

Thursday, February 28

7:00 am The Honda Classic - First Round begins
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fan Zone presented by The Palm Beach Post
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Play Golf America Expo (Fan Zone)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmCountry Night at the Classic featuring The Tom Jackson Band
 (Heineken Terrace)

Friday, February 29

7:00 am The Honda Classic - Second Round begins
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fan Zone presented by The Palm Beach Post
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Play Golf America Expo (Fan Zone)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Soulful Rock Under the Stars featuring Boss Groove (Heineken Terrace)
7:30 pm Tire Kingdom/Yokohama Fireworks Spectacular

Saturday, March 1

9:00 am The Honda Classic - Third Round begins
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fan Zone presented by The Palm Beach Post
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Play Golf America Expo (Fan Zone)
1:30 pm Jr. Golf Clinic with Dennis Walters (Haig Practice Range)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Radio Disney High School Musical Dance Party (Honda Pavilion)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Irish Invade the Classic featuring Irish Rock Band LaHinch Mob
 (Heineken Terrace)
7:30 pm Tire Kingdom/Yokohama Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday, March 2

9:00 am The Honda Classic - Final Round begins
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fan Zone presented by The Palm Beach Post
9:00 am - 5:00 pm Play Golf America Expo (Fan Zone)
6:00 pm Closing Ceremony
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Classic Celebration featuring the 80s and 90s dance music of Streetalk
 (Heineken Terrace)

Things to Do at The Classic!

The Palm Beach Post Fan Zone

Located at the Main Entrance, the Fan Zone presented by The Palm Beach Post is a fun, interactive area for kids and adults featuring a swing cage and swing analysis; inflatable football, baseball, and basketball toss; a putting green; and an animal petting area.

St. Mary's Medical Center Kids Zones and Autograph Zone

New to the tournament in 2008, kids 15 and under will receive their own “VIP” seating areas at the 18th Green and 17th Green. The St. Mary's Medical Center Autograph Zone will be located behind the 18th Green next to the scoring trailer providing excellent access for all spectators to get signatures from their favorite PGA TOUR professional.

The Heineken Terrace Featuring After Play Concerts,
the Tire Kingdom/Yokohama Fireworks Spectacular, and Radio Disney

The place to be for post tournament entertainment! The Heineken Terrace becomes the party hot spot following tournament play each evening with live concerts Thursday - Sunday and excellent viewing of the Tire Kingdom/Yokohama Fireworks Spectacular on Friday and Saturday nights. Bring the kids on Saturday night and while you're at the Heineken Terrace, they'll enjoy the fireworks and the Radio Disney High School Musical Dance Party at the Honda Pavilion where child care will be provided free of charge.

FPL Pavilion and Village

Unique to the PGA TOUR, The Honda Classic and FPL partner to provide general ticket holders with covered hospitality. The Pavilion offers upgraded beverage concessions, tip up stadium and table seating, televisions with live feed of the tournament broadcast and unobstructed views of the signature par 3, 17th hole. Step out of the FPL Pavilion and you find yourself in the FPL Village with food concessions, cool mist zones and interactive expos courtesy of FPL.

Junior Golf Clinics

Kids bring your parents to the Jr. Golf Clinics on Tuesday and Saturday. Everyone will enjoy the Pinnacle Long Drive Team on Tuesday and Dennis Walters Golf Show featuring his dog Benji Hogan on Saturday.

Play Golf America Expo

Located in the Fan Zone at the tournament entrance, this free consumer golf festival offers fun for the entire family and golfers of all abilities. Anyone with interest in golf is invited to observe and participate in the activities:
• Free lessons taught by PGA Professionals • Group Clinics • Golf Equipment Demonstrations • Trade in Used Equipment
• Club Fitting • Contests, Prizes, Giveaways and more