WILMINGTON – The 2017 Wells Fargo Championship tees off on Monday and tournament officials are doing as much as possible to make sure thousands of fans and the community is prepared for the biggest sporting event ever to come to the Port City.
For those attending the tournament, a complete schedule of events, including television coverage and planning tips for attendance is listed below. Parking information and security tips are also listed below.
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Porters Neck Road will be virtually inaccessible to tournament traffic throughout the week. Patrons must use shuttle service from designated locations to get access to the event. There will be at least 50 shuttles running on rotation from the hubs in downtown Wilmington and “Spot” Festival Parking in Hampstead.
- Lane restrictions will be in place on Porter’s Neck Road from Champ Davis Road to Bald Eagle Lane during tournament play.
- There will be no parking permitted along state-maintained roads. For safety, towing will be enforced.
- If your vehicle is towed from these areas, contact the State Highway Patrol at (919) 733-3861.
Real-time Traffic Updates
New Hanover County Emergency Management and 911 Communications will provide real-time traffic information and other updates pertinent to community impacts during tournament week.
To subscribe to these updates, via email or text messaging, click here. Following the tournament, you will be automatically removed. You can also on Twitter using the hashtag #PGAtraffic.
Click here for a complete list of prohibited and permitted items during the PGA TOUR event. All patrons will go through a security check before being allowed on the shuttles and once again when they arrive at the course.
Wells Fargo Championship schedule of events
- Monday, May 1: Pro-Am-Tee times beginning at 11 a.m.; PGA TOUR Professional Practice Rounds -All Day
- Tuesday, May 2: PGA TOUR Professional Practice Rounds-All Day.
Please note: there are no set tee times. Players play at their leisure. - Wednesday, May 3: Pro-Am Tee times beginning at 7 a.m .
Afternoon tee times beginning at 12:15 p.m.
PGA TOUR Player Exhibition at 4 p.m. at the Driving Range - Thursday, May 4: First Round of Competition – Tee times beginning at 7 a.m.
Television Coverage – Golf Channel, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET - Friday, May 5: Second Round of Competition – Tee times beginning at 7 a.m.; Television Coverage – Golf Channel, 4 to 7 p.m. ET
- Saturday, May 6: Third Round – Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m.
Television Coverage – Golf Channel, 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET; CBS, 3 to 6 p.m. ET - Sunday, May 7: Final Round –Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m.; Television Coverage – Golf Channel, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET CBS, 3 to 6 p.m. ET
Helpful Tips for Tournament Guests
How can I find out what time your favorite players tee off? Daily pairings will be posted on www.WellsFargoChampionship.com.
Thursday and Friday groupings are determined close to noon on Tuesday, with each golfer playing one day in the morning and the other day in the afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday pairings are based on a player’s score, with the leaders teeing off last.
Complimentary daily pairing sheets will also be available at the tournament.
Have a Plan
There are two ways to watch a golf tournament. “Parade Style” is where you choose a spot and watch the field pass by. “Cross-Country Style” is where you follow a particular player or group around the course.
Arrive Early
Arrive early to reserve a spot, especially if you plan on watching the tournament “Parade Style.” On Thursday and Friday, groups are simultaneously started on the first and 10th tees. Most people watch the action on the back nine holes which may give you the opportunity to get a better view of the players on the front nine.
What do I wear?
Be sure to check the weather forecast in order to determine your outfit for the day. It is suggested that you always bring a rain jacket or poncho and wear light colored and cool clothing on hot and mostly sunny days.
Also, be sure to wear comfortable shoes, preferably with flat soles in order to avoid injury that may result due to uneven terrain (and yes, many do wear soft spike golf shoes).
Don’t forget your sunscreen!
