How many juniors can I bring to the Rocket Mortgage Classic?
Grounds admission the Rocket Mortgage Classic is complimentary for juniors ages 15 and under with a ticketed adult. There is a limit of 4 juniors per ticketed adult.
Are there special ticket prices available for the Rocket Mortgage Classic?
Tickets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic are non-refundable, and exchanges are not permitted. Are there special ticket prices available for US Armed Forces members? Yes! The Rocket Mortgage Classic is excited to salute all US Armed Forces members. We are providing complimentary admission to all verified active duty and retired military members.
Does the Rocket Mortgage Classic salute the US Armed Forces?
Yes! The Rocket Mortgage Classic is excited to salute all US Armed Forces members. We are providing complimentary admission to all verified active duty and retired military members. We are also offering a special admissions price to the tournament grounds for veterans.
Is there a free golf tournament in Detroit this summer?
If you're a golf fan and live in Detroit, you're in luck this summer. The Rocket Mortgage Classic announced on Sunday a new initiative offering all Detroiters free access and participation in events leading up to the first round of tournament play July 28-31 at Detroit Golf Club.
What can I bring to the Rocket Mortgage Classic?
Permitted ItemsPersonal Bags 6"x6" or smaller. ... Clear plastc, vinyl or pther carry items not exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" ... A one-gallon clear resealable plastic bag. ... At the tournament's discretion, food may enter the tournament in a clear, resealable plastic bag, not to exceed the sice of a one (1) gallon bag.More items...
Is there a dress code for the Rocket Mortgage Classic?
Fans wear no shortage of golf-specific attire and you'll spot enough Masters Tournament logos to start a drinking game. If you're not a golfer, just leave the jorts and that airbrushed t-shirt you got on vacation at home. A simple pair of shorts and polo will do.
What is the purse for the rocket golf tournament?
$7.5 millionThe 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic purse is set for $7.5 million, with the winner's share coming in at $1,350,000 -- the standard 18 percent payout according to the PGA Tour's prize money distribution chart.
What is the entry fee for the rocket mortgage golf tournament?
Grounds passes start at $60 for Thursday's first round (July 28), $70 for the second round (July 29) and $80 per day for the final two rounds (July 30 and July 31). All tickets are digital.
Are purses allowed at Rocket Mortgage Classic?
No bags larger than a small purse 6”x6” including carrying cases, backpacks, camera bags, or chair bags. No clear plastic, vinyl, or other carry items larger than 12”x6”x12”
Should I bring a chair to a golf tournament?
It may be a boring answer, but the best thing for you to do when you are at a PGA event is to do whatever best suits you. If you enjoy walking and have the energy to walk the course, do that. If you prefer to sit and watch from a grandstand area or a collapsible chair, then do that.
Can you take a purse into rocket mortgage FieldHouse?
For security purposes, only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and will be subject to search at all entrances. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages (including gifts for performers) of any kind are not permitted.
How much does it cost to be a member of the Detroit Golf Club?
It costs $18,500 to join DGC as a Class A member, with full golfing privileges. While other memberships have a waiting list for the first time since the late 1990s, anyone can still apply for a Class A membership.
Where do you park for Rocket Classic?
Purchase Parking PassesWednesday – Sunday public parking - $20 per day. ... Monday & Tuesday public parking - $10 per day. ... ADA Parking - Located at Lot V - State Fairgrounds Lot (20264 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI). ... (All parking must be purchased in advance; there will be no on-site sales)
What time does the tee time start?
While most of the prep time will fill the first half of the week, the action officially starts early Thursday morning. First round: Thursday at 7 a.m. Second round: Friday at 7 a.m. Third round: Saturday at 8 a.m.
Is the first golf tournament sold out?
The first tournament sold out while the second featured no fans. Tickets can still be purchased for the third outing but with residents eager to enjoy the outdoors, availability may not remain for long.
When was the first Black golf tournament?
The event is named after Shippen, the nation's first Black golf professional, who was the first Black man to play in a U.S. Open, in 1896. He was allowed entry because he registered as Indian. He finished fifth. The tournament will take place June 27-28, with the first round on Detroit's South Course, and the second round on the North Course, ...
How many black golfers are there on the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour has just four Black members, including Tiger Woods, and less than 1% of PGA of America club professionals are Black. Detroit's history with Black golfers, meanwhile, is storied. Boxing champion Joe Louis took up the game seriously after retiring from the ring, and got an exemption into the 1952 San Diego Open.
Is Rocket Mortgage Classic a lead up tournament?
Rocket Mortgage Classic unveils The John Shippen, lead-up tournament for top Black golfers. When the PGA Tour decided to bring a tournament to the United States' most predominantly Black city, officials considered it their obligation to not just crown a champion every year, but promote diversity, as well.