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Event Dates:
June 20-23, 2024
Field Size & Format:
48 Celebrities, Celeb-Am Friday June 21 and Celebrity Challenge 1st Round, Saturday, June 22 and Final Round Sunday, June 23.
Purse:
$250,000
Charity:
Primary Beneficiary - The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center
Where is tournament parking?
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Tournament parking is at Pine Acres Farms (40 Winn Road, Cumberland ME 04021) located adjacent to Falmouth Country Club with free shuttle bus provided. A suggested donation of $10 to benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
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If your sponsorship or package includes VIP Parking Passes, please enter the Tournament Grounds at the Inverness entrance off Winn Rd. A volunteer will direct you to the appropriate parking area. Note: This parking is only available in limited quantities per day.
Once I am at the tournament, what's the best way to watch play? What're the recommended holes to watch?
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You can either follow a group around the golf course or stay on a particular hole and wait for the groups to play through. Make sure you pick up a pairings guide upon entering the golf course in order to keep track of where each group is on the golf course. A general rule of thumb is that it takes each group 15 minutes to play a hole. Recommended holes to watch throughout the tournament are #1, #9, #10, #17, #18.
What is a pairings guide?
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The pairings guide provides the player groupings, starting times and starting tee.
What should I wear to the golf tournament?
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Appropriate casual golf attire along with comfortable walking shoes. It’s recommended that spectators have the following items on hand:
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Windbreaker
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Hat/visor
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Sunscreen
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Sunglasses
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What's the cell phone policy on course?
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Cell phones are permitted at Drive Fore Kids. Patrons must keep their phone on SILENT mode and should move to an area away from the course to take calls.
Can I bring a bag, backpack or purse?
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No bags larger than 6"x6" (including carrying cases, backpacks, camera bags, or chair bags) are permitted through the gates and all bags are subject to check at any given time upon entering the grounds.
If it is raining will the Drive Fore Kids celebrity players still play?
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Drive Fore Kids celebrity players will play in the rain unless there is a threat of lightning in the area. If that is the case, players will be evacuated, and the gallery will be asked to seek cover off the golf course.
Can I purchase food and beverages at the tournament?
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Yes, concession stands will be located at the Dunkin’ Fan Zone (please reference site map).
Where is the Lost and Found located?
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The lost and found will be located at the Main Entrance.
Are kids 10 & under free?
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Yes!!
While at Drive Fore Kids, who should I contact in case of an emergency?
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Should a problem or emergency occur, contact any uniformed tournament volunteer or law enforcement personnel in order to expedite medical assistance. The First Aid station will be located near the Falmouth Country Club clubhouse. See course map for further details.
What should I do if I experience inclement weather while at Drive Fore Kids?
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In the event of thunderstorms, lightning, or other severe weather, “Weather Warning” information will be displayed on the electronic scoreboards around the golf course. If inclement weather is approaching, spectators are advised to take precautions prior to play being suspended. If the siren sounds, seek shelter immediately.
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