Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Thursday May 23 – Sunday May 26, 2013
Local Info
Welcome to Crowne Plaza Invitational--General Information

Welcome to the 2013 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial May 20-26. 

Here are some details  to ensure you have a great day with us in May.  Tournament Tickets must be purchased in advance, as they are  not sold at our entry gates.

TICKETS

Click here to review and purchase our most popular tickets including parking for Colonial.

DIRECTIONS

From University you can get to both our Farrington field lot or our TCU Amon Carter Lot.  Here are directions to either lot.

Farrington Field

  • Farrington Field, 1501 University Drive, Fort Worth 76107
  • From Interstate 30, take University Drive north to Farrington Field.  Farrington Field will be down University Drive about 1.5 miles.
  • Includes continuous shuttle bus service to and from Colonial.

TCU Amon Carter Stadium

  • Amon Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth 76129
  • From Interstate 30, take University south, at TCU, turn right on Cantey Street to TCU Amon Carter Stadium stadium parking lot
  • Includes continuous shuttle bus service to and from Colonial.

Click for Maps & Directions to both lots.

WILL CALL

It is vital , that if you are picking up tickets you do that  before you park at any lot. 

Will Call is located at the corner of Rogers Road and Colonial Parkway. 

Mobile Devices are permitted at event but there are rules, CLICK for video .

MICHELOB ULTRA 19TH HOLE IN SUNDANCE SQUARE

Concert Series and putt for $25,000!  Come listen to some of Fort Worth's favorite cover bands and have a chance to win $25,000 in our annual putting contest with the finals on Friday night.  Be sure to come down to Sundance Square. 

It is the place to meet friends after the round on Wednesday-Friday. Located in Sundance Square (downtown Fort Worth). It is centrally located within walking distance to great restaurants and clubs.

One thing is for certain, Frankies Bar and Grill will be serving cold beer infront of the huge video boards 

  • Wednesday Night 5-10 p.m.
  • Thursday Night 5-10 p.m.
  • Friday Night 5-10 p.m.

NIKE GOLF YOUTH CLINIC, hosted by Radio Disney

It's FREE. Monday, May 20th beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Colonial Country Club practice range.  Nike Golf and a PGA TOUR player, along with Radio Disney, will be there for all the fun.  Each child will receive a FREE Daily ticket to attend the tournament.

HENRY HOUSE HIDEAWAY

It's a Skybox for Kids! Behind the Colonial hedge (right of #10 fairway).  Open Thursday - Sunday. Made possible by J.J. Henry, PGA TOUR professional, TCU Alum and Fort Worth resident, www.henryhousefoundation.com

TAKE THE TRINITY TRAILS TO TOURNAMENT

Fans are encouraged to ride the Trinity Trails to the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.  We will have bike racks for you on Friday - Sunday, May 22-26. Emerge from the trail at Rogers Road follow the signs to the Streams and Valleys tent near the corner of Rogers Road and Colonial Parkway. Check in at the tent, and proceed to the main tournament entrance a short distance away. The tournament will donate $10 for each checking in with Streams and Valleys after using the Trinity Trails to come to the tournament.   www.streamsandvalleys.org

Fort Worth, City of Cowboys and Culture

Cowboys and Culture.

Only in Fort Worth.

Welcome to Fort Worth, the nation's 18th largest city that has a small town feel. Annually ranked among the nation's top 10 safest large cities, Fort Worth is a striving center of culture and commerce. Visitors are often surprised by everything Fort Worth has to offer: the Historic Stockyards and rodeo, remarkable museums, a dazzling downtown area (Sundance Square), West7 and Museum Districts, Fort Worth Zoo, and of course Colonial Country Club.

Accommodation List. Approved list of hotels

 

Other things to think about before coming

Please remember these important security guidelines as you plan to attend the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Many items are not allowed into the tournament grounds. You should leave them at home or lock them in your car trunk.

Mobile Devices are permitted every day but, may not be used as a camera during competitive rounds, Thursday - Sunday. Your mobile device will be confiscated if used as a camera or video during competitive rounds.

TCU Coach Gary Patterson Mobile Device Rules video

NOT ALLOWED ON COURSE ALL WEEK:

  • Large purses, packages or bags,
  • Firearms
  • Backpacks
  • Clipboards
  • Cameras (not allowed Thursday-Sunday)
  • Coolers, glass containers or alcohol

These items will be confiscated if brought to the tournament. All small purses and bags are subject to search. These important rules ensure your safety and prevent tournament disruption. Thank you.

AUTOGRAPH ITEMS:

Posters and autograph items larger than 8" x 12" should not be brought to the tournament. Clipboards are prohibited.