The PGA of America returns to Harbor Shores over Memorial Day weekend
for the most historic and prestigious event in senior golf; Tickets start at $15
BENTON HARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 8, 2015 – The PGA of America announced today that ticket sales have begun for the 2016 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid at Harbor Shores in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The 2016 Senior PGA Championship marks the third time that the most prestigious event in senior golf is contested at Harbor Shores, following the 2012 and 2014 Championships.
Tickets will be available for purchase on the Championship website, SrPGA.com. The 77th Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid will be held May 24-29, 2016, with the Championship concluding on Memorial Day Weekend.
“The Southwest Michigan community has embraced the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid since our debut at Harbor Shores in 2012,” said Ryan Ogle, championship director. “Over the last four years, we have witnessed incredible growth throughout the Benton Harbor community and Harbor Shores neighborhood. We look forward to showcasing this community and its enthusiasm for golf once again in 2016 and delivering an outstanding experience for all residents, volunteers and spectators.”
Daily grounds tickets to the 2016 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid range from $15-$30. Similar to 2014, the PGA of America will continue to offer tickets to the 19th Hole, which provides access into an upgraded, tented viewing structure on the course. Food and beverage will be available for purchase in a separate concession area in the 19th Hole. Single day tickets to the 19th Hole will be available for $40.
A full list of prices for tickets to the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid is listed below.
Ticket Options:
• Any Day Grounds Flex Ticket – $30
• Any Day Grounds Flex Ticket Pack (four tickets) – $100
• Tuesday/Wednesday Grounds Ticket – $15
• Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Ticket – $25
• Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday 19th Hole – $40
All juniors, 17 and under, will be admitted into the Championship for free with an accompanying ticketed adult (limited to four minors per one ticketed adult). To honor the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces, the PGA of America is pleased to once again offer active duty, military retirees, active reserve, National Guard, Department of Defense civilians and their accompanying spouses complimentary daily grounds tickets.
Additionally, volunteer positions are still available for the 2016 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid. Interested adult volunteers can register online or by calling Volunteer Operations Manager Rachel Wright at 269-487-3200. Junior volunteer positions, for those aged 14-21, are free. The volunteer package includes a Ralph Lauren volunteer uniform, meal and water vouchers, a one-time discount to the Championship Shop, a personalized Volunteer Credential which allows access to the grounds for all six days of the Championship and one round of golf at Harbor Shores (must be redeemed by Nov. 1, 2016). All volunteers as asked to volunteer a minimum of four, four-hour shifts.
The Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, the most historic and prestigious senior major, features the strongest field in senior golf. Eligible players this year include 2014 and 2015 Champion Colin Montgomerie, John Daly, Fred Couples, Davis Love III and Vijay Singh. For more information about the 77th Senior PGA Championship, or to buy tickets, visit SrPGA.com or call 1-800-PGA-GOLF (800-742-4653).
For more information about KitchenAid, visit KitchenAid.com, Facebook, or Twitter. For more information about the PGA of America, visit PGA.org.
Contact:
Drew Spuller, PGA: DSpuller@pgahq.com or 269-213-1806
John Everette, KemperLesnik: John.everette@kemperlesnik.com or 630-484-7321
