In only a matter of weeks, Hazeltine National Golf Club will be host to perhaps the largest and most viewed golf event in history, the Ryder Cup. As this tournament is very special, it is likely that a Minnesota course will participate just once in our lifetime.
Sharing this premier experience in a fun, educational and memorable fashion with volunteers and MGCSA members, has been of utmost importance to Superintendent Chris Tritabaugh and his staff. Through negotiations with the PGA of America, Chris was provided event passes for all members of the MGCSA who also hold a GOLD GCSAA card. Neither Chris or his staff, or Hazeltine officials are in control of these tickets. The following statement defines the rules of entry as provided the GCSAA and will be the only way to access the event as a member of the MGCSA.
“2016 Ryder Cup admittance is allowed for Class A, B (SM) and C gold card members who are also members of the Minnesota GCSA.
Complimentary daily Grounds ticket at the 2016 Ryder Cup, set for Sept. 27-Oct. 2 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.
To take advantage of this offer, take the shuttle from public parking and then show a current membership card with photo identification at Admissions/Will Call, located at the main spectator entrance. More parking details are available at www.rydercup.com.
The PGA of America offer does not extend to a member’s spouse or guest, and does not extend to GCSAA members outside of Minnesota due to the small player field and limited spectator gate.”
To enhance the experience, the MGCSA is sponsoring lunch at the Hazeltine Turfgrass Center from Tuesday, September 27th through Sunday, October 2nd between the hours of 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. Arrangements have been made with a food truck to provide this meal to all members of the MGCSA. On Friday, representatives from the GCSAA will be joining the group for a networking opportunity.
The Hazeltine staff also extends an invitation for all MGCSA members to visit the Turfgrass Center in a casual and unhurried fashion. Although no formal tours will be provided, as turf professionals, visitors will get a pretty good idea of the magnitude associated with hosting this event. Please be respectful of the staff and volunteers as they actively continue preparations early and late in the day. They need their space and most importantly they need to focus upon their task at hand, maintaining a premier Minnesota golf destination for a very special golf event.
Below you will find a map showing the access point to the Hazeltine Turfgrass Center as well as the lunch food truck. This is the only gate to the operational facility; access will not be granted at other check points. The posted guard will have a checklist of all current MGCSA members and GCSAA dignitaries. Non-members of the MGCSA will not allowed entry, no exceptions.
Link To Hazeltine Turfgrass Center Map
The Hazeltine National Golf Club Turfgrass Management Staff is excited about hosting this event and sharing their Turgrass Center. All of the crew express great appreciation for the support they have received from volunteers, corporate sponsors and the MGCSA for their endorsement. The meal truck is an especially important opportunity, as it will bring the MGCSA membership together for networking and a behind the scenes look at the golf tournament.
As a special opportunity and to thank those who have helped make the Ryder Cup an outstanding success, Tritabaugh has opened the opportunity to all volunteers and MGCSA members who are in attendance on Sunday, to join the Hazeltine Turfgrass Management Staff for a celebration party at the Turfgrass Center beginning at 6 pm.
Plan to attend this once in a lifetime event. It wouldn’t be the same without you!
