By Robert S Weinroth
For the 13th year, the City of Boca Raton is proud to sponsor the annual PGA TOUR Champions event at the Old Course at Broken Sound. Oasis, A Paychex Company, the newly-named sponsor, will continue to bring world class golf to Boca Raton through the Oasis Championship, February 4 – 10, 2019.
The Ciry of Boca Raton has provided the following tips to #KnowBeforeYouGo!
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What to expect:
- The 2019 Oasis Championship is the first full-field event of the PGA TOUR Championship season. Historically, the Oasis Championship attracts one of the best fields of the season including players such as Fred Couples, John Daly, Retief Goosen, Colin Montgomerie, David Toms, Bernhard Langer and Mark Calcavecchia, the 2018 tournament winner. This year, the 78-player field will compete for a $1.7 million purse and all three rounds will be televised on the Golf Channel.
- Dates – Monday, February 4 – Sunday, February 10
- Schedule – View the schedule online on the Oasis Championship Tournament Schedule webpage.
- Location – The Old Course at Broken Sound (1401 NW 51st Street, Boca Raton, FL)
- Players – Check out the list of 2019 Oasis Championship players scheduled to appear as of 1/28/2019.
- Tickets – Visit the Oasis Championship ticket page to view all ticket options.
- Monday – Thursday: FREE Grounds Admission, courtesy of Aetna
- 18 years of age & under: FREE Grounds Admission, courtesy of the City of Boca Raton
- Age 70 & above: FREE Grounds Admission, courtesy of the City of Boca Raton
- Additional events –
- Pro-Am (Wednesday & Thursday, February 6-7)
- Women’s Pro-Am (Monday, February 4)
- Other Events
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How to get there and where to park:
- General/Volunteer Parking Address – 5000 T-Rex Avenue, Boca Raton, FL
- Parking payment – $10 to be taken at the event; prepayment is not available.
- How do I get there? – Visit the Oasis Championship Parking and Directions page for directions to the site from I-95 and the FL Turnpike.
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Get Social:
- Let’s Be Friends – Like Oasis Championship on Facebookor follow on Twitter (@OasisChamp) and Instagram(@oasischampionship) to stay updated on event information and news.
- Spread the Love – Be sure to use the tournament hashtags #OasisChampionship and #PGATourChampions when posting from the event! Also use #LoveBocaRaton when around the City. You might be featured on one of our pages!
- Stay Connected with the City – For official City news, information and events, subscribe to our monthly City Connection.
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Safety Reminder from Police & Fire Services:
- Prohibited items – Please see this list to view what is prohibited at the tournament
- It takes four seconds or less for someone to break into your vehicle – After you park your car and head to the greens, be sure to lock your car and take all personal items with you. Never leave your keys in your vehicle.
- Plan ahead – Talk to your family members about a potential meet up spot around the event areas in case you get separated.
- Stay in the know – Follow Boca Raton Police Services on Twitter to get up-to-date information regarding road closures, train crossing reminders, bridge closures and emergencies.
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The cool weather has abated and the skies look clear for a wonderful week of championship golf.
About the Old Course
Broken Sound is considered one of the premier golf course communities in Palm Beach County, FL. It features resort-style, country club living in 28 private villages and has 23 tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness/spa center, aquatic area, dining facilities and two of the finest golf courses in South Florida. The original Broken Sound Club, now affectionately known as the “Old Course”, was founded in 1978 and designed by Joe Lee. Gene Bates completed a redesign of the Old Course in January 2004.
The Old Course features an abundance of trees unique to South Florida and rolling fairways that give it a feel similar to courses in the Pinehurst, NC area. It includes the largest stand of natural Florida maples trees in the county. The Club Course, another Lee design, was opened in 1985 and also recently renovated by Bates. Broken Sound is located on the north side of Yamato Road on Old Course Way between Congress Avenue and Military Trail.
Tournament Schedule
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
- 9:30am – Women’s Day Registration & Brunch with guest speaker Barb Schmidt
- 11:00am – Private Clinic Hosted by *Annika Sörenstam
- 1:00pm – Women’s Pro-Am Shotgun
- 6:00pm – Women’s Day Cocktail Reception & Awards Ceremony
- 2019 Oasis Championship – Event Qualifier
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
- 8:00am – Practice Rounds
- 6:30pm – The Celebrity Cruises VIP Draw Party presented by Aetna
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
- 7:15am – Championship Pro-Am Shotgun Start
- 12:45pm – Championship Pro-Am Shotgun Start
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
- 7:15am – Championship Pro-Am Shotgun Start
- 12:45pm – Championship Pro-Am Shotgun Start
- 7:00pm- Fairways & Filets
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
- 9:40am* – First Round of Championship Play – Televised on The Golf Channel from Noon-2:30 p.m.
- 7:00pm – Grapes on the Green
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
- 9:40am* – Second Round of Championship Play – Televised on The Golf Channel from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- 5:30pm – Volunteer Party (Immediately following play)
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
- 7:15am* – Final Round of Championship Play – Televised on The Golf Channel Saturday 3:00-5:00 p.m.
*Subject to Change
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