CADDIE HANDBOOK MAY 2-8, 2016 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB CHARLOTTE, NC
WELCOME Thank you for choosing the Wells Fargo Championship as we host our 14th event at beautiful Quail Hollow Club, May 2-8, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. We look forward to hosting you and providing the amenities that make you feel welcome as well as accommodate your needs. This handbook contains many of the tournament details and information you will need either prior to your arrival or during the event. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact me or Kym Hougham (704.400.4939) at any time. During the tournament our Caddie Co-Chairmen, Tom Nelson and Stan Alt will be available to assist you in the Caddie Tent daily. For your convenience, a Hotel Caddie Shuttle will be provided from the caddie hotel (Four Points Sheraton in Pineville) to Quail Hollow Club daily beginning at 5:30am until 9pm. We encourage you to take advantage of this service and be dropped-off/picked-up directly in front of the Caddie Tent. We will also provide an Airport Caddie Shuttle on Sunday, May 8 from Quail Hollow Club only in front of the Caddie Tent, beginning at noon until 9pm. Breakfast and lunch buffets as well as afternoon snacks will be provided daily in the Caddie Tent including grilled items on the patio. The shower trailer will be located behind the Caddie tent. A shower care package is available upon request. The Caddie Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at Longhorn Steakhouse in Pineville. Additional details are outlined in this handbook. We are here to assist you throughout the week and trust you will call on us if you need anything. We hope you enjoy your time with us. Join us for our beach vacation May 1-7, 2017 when we move to Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, North Carolina! Sincerely, Gwen Crow Director of Player Services & Pro-Ams 704.554.8029 (direct) 704.400.3774 (cell) 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 1
CONTENTS WELCOME........................................... 1 KEY TOURNAMENT CONTACTS............................... 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS................................... 4 GENERAL INFORMATION.................................. 5 CADDIE HOTEL INFORMATION............................... 9 TOURNAMENT FACTS.................................... 12 2 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
KEY TOURNAMENT CONTACTS TOURNAMENT STAFF Kym Hougham Executive Director tel (704) 554-8095 cell (704) 400-4939 kym@wellsfargochampionship.com Tony Schuster Director of Operations tel (704) 400-4125 tony@wellsfargochampionship.com Kathy Kisiel, CPA Finance cell (704) 5507-3613 kathy@wellsfargochampionship.com Larisa Demling Finance cell (910) 556-1993 larisa@wellsfargochampionship.com Lee Patterson Director of Communications cell (704) 913-1088 lee@wellsfargochampionship.com Main Tournament Office tel (704) 554-8101 fax (704) 554-8161 Gwen Crow Director of Player Services and Pro-Ams tel (704) 554-8029 cell (704) 400-3774 gwen@wellsfargochampionship.com Christine Lockett Director of Digital Communications, Technology and Project Management tel (704) 554-8079 christine@wellsfargochampionship.com Paula Burnett Volunteer Coordinator tel (704) 554-8067 paula@wellsfargochampionship.com Jan Ivey Director of Marketing tel (704) 554-8084 jan@wellsfargochampionship.com Cameron Wells Tournament Assistant tel (704) 553-4786 cameron@wellsfargochampionship.com Medical 24-hr. Hotline tel (800) 262-7268 QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB STAFF Tom Delozier General Manager Quail Hollow Club Office tel (704) 552-1800 fax (704) 554-5874 Quail Hollow Club Address 3700 Gleneagles Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Scott Davenport Head Professional Golf Shop tel (704) 552-1726 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 3
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS MONDAY, MAY 2 Caddie Registration - All Day Monday Pro-Am - Tee times beginning at 11 a.m. (#1 and #10 Tees) PGA TOUR Professional Practice Rounds - All Day TUESDAY, MAY 3 Caddie Registration - All Day Thorlo Socks Representative at Caddie Tent - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PGA TOUR Professional Practice Rounds - All Day Caddie Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse in Pineville - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Sponsored by the Wells Fargo Championship and Longhorn Steakhouse) WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 Caddie Registration - All Day Thorlo Socks Representative at Caddie Tent - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday Pro-Am - Morning tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m. from #1 and #10 Tees Afternoon tee times beginning at 12 p.m. from #1 and #10 tees Youth Exhibition - 4 p.m. at the Driving Range featuring Scott Langley THURSDAY, MAY 5 First Round of Play - Tee times beginning at approximately 7 a.m. Television Coverage on Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 6 Second Round of Play - Tee times beginning at approximately 7 a.m. Television Coverage on Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 7 Third Round of Play - Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m. Television Coverage on Golf Channel, 1-2:30 p.m. Television Coverage on CBS, 3-6 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother s Day Sunrise Service on the 18th Green beginning at 7 a.m. Final Round of Play - Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m. Television Coverage on Golf Channel, 1-2:30 p.m. Television Coverage on CBS, 3-6 p.m. Closing and Awards Ceremony of 2016 Wells Fargo Championship at the 18th Green immediately following the completion of play * All times subject to change 4 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
GENERAL INFORMATION CADDIE BIBS Clean White Mesh Caddie bibs trimmed in blue, green and orange will be distributed by the Caddie Master and his staff as follows: Event Distribution Turn-In Monday Pro-Am #1 & #10 Tees #9 & #18 Scoring Area Wednesday Pro-Am #1 & #10 Tees #9 & #18 Scoring Area Thursday (Round 1) #1 & #10 Tees #9 & #18 Scoring Area Friday (Round 2) #1 & #10 Tees #9 & #18 Scoring Area Saturday (Round 3) #1 Tee #18 Scoring Area Sunday (Final Round) #1 Tee #18 Scoring Area CADDIE DINNER We are hosting the annual Caddie Dinner in conjunction with Longhorn Steakhouse. We hope you will join us details are as follows: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Longhorn Steakhouse, 10605 Centrum Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134 (704) 543-0484 Choice of 12 oz. Sirloin, Prime Rib, Longhorn Salmon, Baby Back Ribs, or Rocky Top Chicken Two (2) complimentary beer tickets CADDIE HEADQUARTERS (TOUR ID REQUIRED) The Caddie Tent will be located outside the upper entrance to the Locker Room area. Caddie Registration will be held Monday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in the Caddie Tent from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please see the Caddie Master, Tom Nelson or Stan Alt for details. At registration, each Caddie will receive the following: Two (2) Weekly Grounds Ticket Booklets One (1) free Yardage Book (each Professional will also receive a Yardage Book in his Registration Packet). 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 5
GENERAL INFORMATION Amenities of Caddie Headquarters include: Towel distribution/collection at the Driving Range each day at the end of the round along with the caddie bibs Breakfast, Lunch and Afternoon Snacks will be provided daily in the Caddie Tent Assorted beverages, fresh fruit and cable television The Restroom/Shower Trailer will be located behind the Caddie Tent (a shower care package is available upon request) CREDENTIALS Your PGA TOUR credential will be your tournament credential for the week. If you do not have a current PGA TOUR credential, please contact Gwen in the Tournament Office at (704) 554-8029 for assistance. Each caddie will receive two (2) Weekly Grounds Ticket Booklets at registration. Any additional requests for tickets, badges, etc. must be made through the Caddie Master and approved by Kym Hougham, Executive Director. EVACUATION If inclement weather is apparent, the starters at the 1st and 10th tee will hand out evacuation procedures. In case of severe weather, Caddies will be relocated into the lower level cart barn. FINANCE The Finance Office (704-507-3613) will be located in the Tournament Office, which is located near the Media Center. Finance will be open thirty (30) minutes prior to the first tee time through thirty (30) minutes after the completion of play each day. FIRST AID AND MEDICAL SERVICES MED-1, provided by Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), is located in the front corner of the east main parking lot. In case of emergency, please call our dedicated 24-hour Medical Hotline at (800) 262-7268. 6 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
GENERAL INFORMATION GOLF Caddies may play golf for free (based on space availability) at The Golf Club at Ballantyne, which is located off I-485 (exit #61). Please call (704) 248-4383 for available tee times. You must identify yourself as a Professional PGA TOUR Caddie by showing your PGA TOUR official credential in order to obtain a tee time. PARKING Caddie parking will be in the Clubhouse Parking Lot at Quail Hollow Club. All cars in the Clubhouse Parking Lot will be valet parked each day. Your PGA TOUR issued Photo ID will be required for entrance to Gleneagles Road and the Clubhouse Parking Lot. Access will be denied if you do not have one of the above referenced PGA TOUR issued credentials. Hotel Shuttle Service is also provided. See below for details. PRACTICE RANGE The Practice Range is located directly behind the parking lot outside the upper level to the locker room. The Practice Range will be open daily at 6:00 a.m. The bag room is located near the Caddie Staging area in the lower level of the Clubhouse. The bag room will be open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. PRO-AMS The Monday Pro-Am will be held on May 2nd and will consist of 28 teams - one (1) PGA TOUR Professional and four (4) amateurs per team. Tee times begin at 11:00 am off the #1 and #10 tees. Format is one (1) Best Ball Net. The Wednesday Pro-Am will be held on May 4th and will consist of 52 teams - one (1) PGA TOUR Professional and two (2) amateurs per team. Morning tee times begin at approximately 7:30am and afternoon tee times begin at 12:00pm off the #1 and #10 tees. Format is one (1) Best Ball Net. HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE Hotel Shuttle to/from Quail Hollow Club will be provided from the following Caddie hotel as follows: Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 8 Four Points by Sheraton Pineville 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 7
GENERAL INFORMATION AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE Airport Shuttle ( Airport sign displayed in right front dash/windshield) Sunday, May 8 only - noon to 9:00 p.m. (every half hour) From Quail Hollow Club only in front of the Caddie Tent SOCKS FROM THORLO Representatives from Thorlo will be outside the Caddie Tent as follows: Tuesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 4 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free Foot Analysis Custom fitting for free pair of Thorlo Socks WILL CALL (There is NOT an on-site Will Call at Quail Hollow Club) Proper photo ID is required to pick up tickets. Will Call will be located at the following locations: Symphony Park - Central Will Call location (Recommended) Located in the parking lot of Symphony Park at the intersection of Carnegie Blvd. and Barclay Downs Open Monday, May 2 - Saturday, May 7 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Sunday, May 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carowinds - Satellite Will Call location Conveniently located off Carowinds Boulevard. Follow tournament signage. Open Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 6 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ballantyne Corporate park - Satellite Will Call location Open Saturday, May 7 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Sunday, May 8 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. YARDAGE BOOKS Each caddie will be issued one (1) Official Yardage Book by the Caddie Master in the Caddie Tent. Additional copies may be purchased for $10. Each PGA TOUR Professional will also receive one (1) Official Yardage Book at Registration. 8 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
CADDIE HOTEL INFORMATION Please call Gwen in the Tournament Office at (704) 554-8029 or email gwen@ wellsfargochampionship.com for details, reservations and/or assistance. Reservations must be made through the Tournament Office in order to receive the tournament rate at one of the following hotels. SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM QUAIL HOLLOW CLUB Four Points by Sheraton Charlotte-Pineville Rate: $72 per King $72 per Q/Q 9705 Leitner Drive Charlotte, NC 28134 tel. (704) 540-8500 Amenities Include: Tournament Shuttle to and from Quail Hollow Club beginning at 5:30am daily on the half hour Complimentary Breakfast Refrigerator, Microwave, and coffee maker Complimentary coffee and bottled water Spinners Bar & Grille Free high- speed internet 24 hour fitness center For additional Hotel Information, please visit: www.fourpoints.com/ Pineville 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 9
CADDIE HOTEL INFORMATION Courtyard by Marriott @ Arrowood NO SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED Rate: $101 per night 800 Arrowood Road Charlotte, NC 28217 Amenities Include: Completely Renovated The Bistro - open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Starbucks Coffee Fitness Center Outdoor Pool For additional Hotel Information, please visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltaw TownePlace Suites by Marriott @ Arrowood Rate: $89 per Studio Suite $139 per 2-bedroom suite 7805 Forest Point Blvd Charlotte, NC 28217 Amenities Include: All rooms have a full kitchen All rooms have a sleeper sofa Free deluxe continental breakfast Complimentary airport shuttle service Free access to Peak Fitness For additional Hotel Information, please visit: www.marriott.com/clttw 10 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
CADDIE HOTEL INFORMATION Extended Stay America - Charlotte NO SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED Rate: $114 per Deluxe King 8405 Pineville-Matthews Road Charlotte, NC 28226 Amenities Include: Recently Renovated Fully equipped kitchen Free Wi-Fi Fully grab-and-go breakfast On site guest laundry facilities For additional Hotel Information, please visit: www.extendedstayamerica.com Extended Stay America - Pineville/Park Road Rate: $95 per Standard Queen $105 per Standard Double 10930 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28217 Amenities Include: Fully equipped kitchen Free Wi-Fi Fully grab-and-go breakfast On site guest laundry facilities For additional Hotel Information, please visit: www.extendedstayamerica.com 2016 CADDIE HANDBOOK 11
TOURNAMENT FACTS CURRENT TOURNAMENT DATE May 2 - May 8, 2016 FUTURE TOURNAMENT DATE May 1-7, 2017 Eagle Point Golf Club Wilmington, NC HOST VENUE Quail Hollow Club 3700 Gleneagles Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Par: 72 TOURNAMENT PURSE $7.3 million DEFENDING CHAMPION Rory McIlroy 267 (21-under par) TELEVISION COVERAGE Thursday - Friday coverage on Golf Channel Saturday - Sunday coverage on CBS, Golf Channel PRIMARY BENEFICIARY Teach For America-Charlotte # PLAYERS IN THE FIELD 156 # CADDIES 156 # COMMITTEE CHAIRS/HOLE CAPTAINS 120 MONDAY PRO-AM FORMAT One (1) PGA TOUR Professional Four (4) Amateurs Tee Times begin at 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY PRO-AM FORMAT One (1) PGA TOUR Professional Two (2) Amateurs Morning Tee Times begin at 7:30 a.m. Afternoon Tee Times begin at 12 p.m. OFFICIAL SOFT DRINK PROVIDER Coca-Cola OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT VEHICLE Mercedes-Benz HEALTH CARE PROVIDER Carolinas Healthcare System CONCESSIONS & HOSPITALITY Levy Restaurants SPECTATORS PER DAY 35,000 (on average) # VOLUNTEERS AT THE EVENT 2,300+ 12 WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP
TEACHFORAMERICA Champions for Education/Wells Fargo Championship is proud to announce Teach For America Charlotte as the primary charitable recipient of the 2016 event. Founded nationally in 1990 and working in Charlotte since 2004, Teach For America s mission is to enlist, develop and mobilize as many as possible of our nation s most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. Teach For America corps members commit to teach in high -need schools, where they pursue outstanding outcomes with their students. As alumni, they work to address the opportunity gap - as veteran educators, principals and district administrators, as policy makers, non-profit leaders, advocates and activists. Every day, students and teachers are coming together to prove what s possible in public education. Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Championship are proud to support this essential effort through the 200 Teach For America Charlotte corps members and 350 alumni helping to make it possible. Because of their work and that of countless other talented, committed educators and citizens, the promise of better is on the horizon. www.teachforamerica.org/charlotte