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Prohibited Items

The following information is provided to enhance your visit to the Arnold Palmer Invitational as well as to comply with the rules and regulations established by the PGA TOUR.

• No cameras/video cameras permitted after Wednesday
• No radios, TVs, signs or banners
• No alcoholic beverages may enter or leave the course
• No clipboards or items larger then 8" x 12" for autographs
• No coolers, chair bags, knapsacks, backpacks or bags larger than six (6) inches will be allowed onto grounds
• No firearms or explosive devices

All items are subject to search. You will be asked to return all unauthorized items to your car before you are allowed to board shuttle.

Failure to follow the direction of security guards, gallery marshals or championship officials may result in ejection from the grounds or revocation of your tickets without refund. Please observe the rules and regulations noted above.

Cell Phones

The new PGA TOUR mobile policy states spectators are allowed to carry mobile devices on the golf course with the volume setting on silent. Phone calls can be made or received in designated areas throughout the golf course -- for example, at concession stands.

Fans will be allowed to receive and send messages and check data on the golf course away from play.

No video recording is permitted at any time during the week, and no photography will be permitted during official competition rounds.

Autographs

During competitive rounds (Thursday - Sunday), a player will not sign autographs during his round until it is completed. An autograph area will be designated, and players have the option to use this area. (No clipboards or items larger than 8" x 12" for autographs.)

Grounds Admission

Must have a Good Any One Day tournament ticket or weekly badge for grounds admission. Provides access to the golf course, public viewing areas and public concessions.

Clubhouse Admission

Must have a Clubhouse badge for clubhouse admission. Provides access to the clubhouse, golf course, public viewing areas and public concessions.

Palmer Pavilion

Must have Palmer Pavilion badge for admission. Provides access to the Palmer Pavilion (food and beverages available for purchase), golf course, public viewing areas and public concessions.

Corporate Hospitality

Skyboxes at #17 & #18
Hospitality Village at #9 fairway
Bay Hill Chalet at #17
Bay Hill Chalet at #8
Corporate Tables at #8
Trophy Suites at #18

For corporate sponsors and invited guests. Special credentials required for access. Hospitality access by invitation only.

Spectator Tips

Public Spectator Viewing:
Bleachers are located at hole #1, #10, #8, #17, #18 and the driving range. First-come, first-served basis.

Handicapped area:
Handicapped viewing area on #18. Restrooms are available on the course.

Concession Stands:
Open to the public during all hours of play. Food and beverage are available for purchase.

Radios, pagers, portable televisions, coolers, backpacks, picnic baskets and similar items are not permitted on the grounds any day of the tournament. Folding chairs and golf stools are permitted.

All backpacks and packages larger than 6"X6" will not be permitted. This ban includes camera carry cases and chair carry bags. It is suggested and deemed acceptable that if any items need to be carried in a bag, a clear plastic bag or mesh bag be used where items inside can be seen. ALL other bags will be subject to search. Cameras are still permitted Monday through Wednesday but NOT permitted Thursday through Sunday.

Autograph items cannot be any larger than 8" X 12". No clipboards will be permitted.

Spectators and volunteers will not be permitted to leave folding chairs anywhere on the course, including greenside, overnight.

THE GOLF COURSE WILL BE SEARCHED BY SECURITY BEFORE AND AFTER PLAY EACH DAY. ALL ITEMS FOUND ON THE COURSE WILL BE CONFISCATED.

No alcoholic beverages are permitted in or out of the gates.