Alcohol Policy

Strict adherence to alcoholic beverage consumption laws will be enforced in all areas.

• Alcohol cannot be served to anyone younger than 21; proof of age will be required for anyone younger than 35
• Only two drinks may be purchased at a time; spectators are not allowed to carry more than two drinks at any given time

Disabled Guest Services

Disabled guest parking will be available for guests displaying a state issued hang tag. Special access buses are available for transportation to and from the Main Championship Entrance. Disabled guest parking is located at Coventry Oaks near Firestone Country Club. Please follow posted signs to access the lot.

Once on site, a shuttle service is provided to help those patrons with special needs to access the course. Designated stops for the shuttle are: East Gate, Firestone Village, and 16^th Fairway.

Disabled guest viewing areas are located at: 1 Tee, 10 Tee, 16 Green, and 18 Green.

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH: From the North, travel I-77 South through Akron. I-77 is Exit 173 (old Exit 11) on the Ohio Turnpike. If you are coming from the Upper East Side of Cleveland, you may wish to travel Route 271 South or Exit 180 (old Exit 12) on the Ohio Turnpike. This takes you to Route 8 South, which eventually merges with I-77 South. Look for Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS parking signs. These signs will direct you to your designated parking area.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH: From the South, via Columbus or Cincinnati, travel I-76 East to Route 277/224 and continue east. As you approach the Main Street Exit, look for Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS parking signs. These signs will direct you to your designated parking area.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST: From the East, such as Youngstown or Pittsburgh, travel I-76 West to I-77 South through Akron. Once through Akron and on I-77 South, look for Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS parking signs. These signs will direct you to your designated parking area.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE WEST: From the West, such as Western Ohio, Michigan or Indiana, travel I-76 East to Routes 277/224 and continue east. As you approach the Main Street Exit, look for Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS parking signs. These signs will direct you to your designated parking area.

First Aid

Two First Aid stations are available during tournament week. First Aid Headquarters is located in the Ruoff Mortgage Fan Zone near the Main Entrance and behind the 18th Green. The second station is located next to the 7th Hole and behind the 12th Green. For serious injuries, an ambulance is on site.

Giveaways Policy

Due to security regulations, no backpacks, tote bags, frisbees, or other projectiles may be distributed on course. Make sure to distribute gifts in clear plastic bags only.

Hospitality Access

All children regardless of age are required to have an appropriate ticket to enter a hospitality venue. Children 18 and under will be admitted free to the grounds of the tournament with a paying adult. Free youth admittance provides grounds access only.

Inclement Weather Policy

If inclement weather is in the vicinity, spectators will be advised on electronic scoreboards. Spectators are encouraged to return to their vehicles or ticketed hospitality venue when this warning is given. Please do not presume that play will be canceled if it rains. Please follow our website, Facebook and/or Twitter feeds for the latest weather information. Re-entry to the tournament will be allowed following a suspension of play.

Lost & Found

Lost and found will be located at the main admission entrance until 5:00 p.m. each day. After 5:00 p.m., all items will be transferred to the front desk of the Championship Office, located at 440 E. Warner Road, Akron, OH 44319.

Mobile Devices

• Mobile devices are permitted at the tournament. A mobile device is a device that can send/receive calls and data
• The mobile device must be on silent at all times and flash may not be used.
• Devices may be used to capture video, audio, and photos (content) in all areas
• throughout tournament week.
• Content may be used for personal purposes (e.g., personal social media), but not for
• commercial use.
• No live streaming or real-time coverage (e.g. no shot-by-shot coverage).
• Data use (e.g., texting) is permitted in all areas throughout tournament week.
• Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas.
• Please be respectful of play and do not interfere with players, caddies, or media.
• All posted signage and instructions from tournament staff must be observed.
• Failure to comply with this policy may result in the revocation of your ticket.

Permitted and Prohibited Items

All items are subject to search. You will be asked to return all unauthorized items to your car.

Permitted

• Wednesday Only: still camera with lens smaller than 6 inches; no case
• Umbrellas without sleeve
• Necessary medical supplies, strollers, small diaper bags, plastic baby bottles, and other
• necessary baby supplies (infant must be with carrier); items subject to search
• Collapsible chairs without chair bags
• Binoculars without case
• Small bags measuring 6 x 6 x 6 or smaller
• Clear plastic or vinyl bags measuring 12 x 6 x 12 or smaller

Prohibited

• No bags larger than a small purse 6 x 6 x 6 including carrying cases, backpacks, camera bags, or chair bags
• No clear plastic, vinyl, or other carry items larger than 12 x 6 x 12
• No plastic, metal, or glass cups, cans, or containers of any kind except for medical or infant needs
• No computers or laptops unless approved by tournament prior to the event
• No knives, firearms, or weapons of any nature
• No video cameras (all week)
• No cameras (during competition rounds; Thursday - Sunday)
• No beverages (patrons may not bring in or exit with beverages) or coolers
• No posters, signs, or banners
• No selfie sticks
• No hover boards
• All portable chairs must be removed from the course each night