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This information will be
helpful when planning your trip to this year's
McDonald's LPGA Championship, Presented by Coca-Cola.
The Ladies Professional Golf
Association, tournament organizers and Bulle Rock staff
are dedicated to providing an outstanding spectator
experience for all guests. Please assist us by observing
proper golf etiquette and decorum. This includes
drinking alcoholic beverages responsibly, obeying the
marshals, never running, applauding good shots and
acting in a considerate manner.
Information on accommodations
and the surrounding area can be
seen here.
AUTOGRAPH POLICY
Autographs may be requested and given at the players'
convenience during the Pro-Am and Practice Round,
Monday, June 2 - Wednesday, June 4, 2008. For the
players' consideration,
autograph seeking is discouraged during the Championship
rounds, Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. Players
choosing to do so will sign autographs in the Autograph
Tent after the completion of their round Thursday, June
5 - Sunday, June 8, 2008. The Autograph Tent is located
adjacent to the 18th Green Scoring Trailer.
CAMERA POLICY
Cameras are ONLY allowed on site for the Pro-Am and
Practice Rounds, Monday, June 2 through Wednesday, June
4. They are not permitted at Bulle Rock during
Championship play, Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June
8.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The items listed below are strictly prohibited on the
grounds of Bulle Rock during tournament week: No
backpacks, large carry bags, duffle bags, packages and
other carry items larger than a small purse, bag for
personal health or child care. No coolers, cell phones,
signs, banners, pets or radios. Items such as purses,
child care bags, and other small personal carry items
are allowed.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
The main gate and concession stands accept only cash.
ATM Services are available on-site at Bulle Rock outside
the Clubhouse Pro Shop, and inside the Merchandise Tent
located near the main entrance.
READMITTANCE
POLICY
One day ticket holders will receive a tournament tag for
the specific day of their visit, and may re-enter the
tournament on that day as needed. Season badge holders
may also re-enter the tournament as needed everyday.
WILL CALL
Spectators who need to pick up tickets can do so at the
Will Call booth, conveniently located at the main
tournament entrance at Bulle Rock.
CHILDREN'S
TICKETS
In an effort to encourage the attendance of our youth,
children 16 years of age and under are admitted free
when accompanied by a ticketed adult. This applies to
advance and gate purchases.
AROUND THE
TOURNAMENT GRANDSTANDS
Grandstands will be positioned in the following
locations: Driving Range #1 Tee #9 Green #10 Tee #12
Green #15 Green #17 Green #18 Green Access to all
grandstands is a first-come, first-serve basis and is
free for all spectators.
THE TROPHY
PRESENTATION CEREMONY
The Trophy Presentation Ceremony will take place on the
18th green immediately following the close of play on
Sunday, June 8th. In the event of a tie for first place
after 72 holes, there will be a sudden death play off
starting at the 18th tee. Once a champion is decided,
the Trophy will be presented.
Restrooms will be located in the following locations:
East Side of the Clubhouse, Roadway between #9 Green
and #10 Tee, #4 Tee, #5 Tee, #7 Tee, #10 Green, #13
Fairway, #15 Fairway, #16 Tee, #17 Fairway
CONCESSION
STANDS
Concession Stands will be located in the following
places: Behind the Clubhouse #5 Tee & #15 Fairway
Beverage only stands will also be available at the: #2
Tee, #4 Tee, #12 Green, #17 Fairway
MERCHANDISE
Shirts, hats, jackets and other souvenirs are available
for purchase at the official tournament merchandise
tent, located between the ticket gate and expo tents,
and in the Bulle Rock Pro Shop, located at ground level
at the back of the clubhouse. Merchandise tent hours:
Monday thru Wednesday 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday thru Sunday 8
AM - 7 PM
FIRST AID
STATIONS
The First Aid trailer is located on Bulle Rock's access
road, near the 9th hole. A satellite First Aid area is
also located at the 12th tee. If the need for medical
assistance should occur, please notify the nearest LPGA
Championship Volunteer or Tournament Official.
Volunteers are easily identified by their royal blue
colored golf shirts or a T-shirt with the tournament
logo.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR WHEELCHAIR BOUND PATRONS
Disabled parking is at Ripken Stadium all week. A
viewing platform for wheelchair bound patrons is near
the 18th green.
INFORMATION
TENT/ LOST & FOUND
The Information Tent and Lost & Found Tent will be
located behind the clubhouse.
LOST CHILDREN
Misplaced children may be recovered from the Tournament
Office, located in the Victorian House near the bus
loading zone and the gravel parking lot, or the Police
Command Center, located in Parking Lot #1.
AVERAGE
TEMPERATURES
June temperatures range from a high of 83 degrees to a
low of 62 degrees in Havre de Grace, Maryland. The
average rain for the month of June is 4.03". Hats, cool
clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen should be worn on
bright, sunny days.
WEATHER WARNINGS
The LPGA is in direct communication with a mobile
weather team to receive reports of any threatening
weather systems. Please pay attention to the scoreboards
throughout the golf course for the "Weather Warning"
signs that will appear on leaderboards if the LPGA
becomes aware of inclement weather moving into the area.
When warnings appear, spectators are advised to take
precautions and seek shelter PRIOR to play being
suspended. If the siren (air horns) sounds, put down
your umbrella and seek shelter immediately. Please avoid
the following: bodies of water, hilltops and high
places, open fields, telephone poles, grandstands, golf
carts, tall or isolated trees, and metal fences.
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