2013 Solheim Cup: Manners and Schedule of Events

Leave Your Polite Golf Claps at Home

Like the Ryder Cup, the Solheim Cup encourages fan behavior more suited to a football or soccer match than a golf competition. The Solheim Cup is the rush to get that spot by the first tee, where fans take sides, forming a horseshoe to exhort the players. It’s “Sally the Song Lady” passing out lyrics to chants the spectators can join in singing. It’s players not involved in matches pumping up the crowd. It’s dressing like Wonder Woman, screaming like a banshee and painting your face.

The Solheim Cup is about juniors. It’s bringing kids 17 and under to the main event at Colorado Golf Club for free. It’s showing your daughter how talented Paula Creamer is. It’s showing your son that championship golf knows no gender. It’s letting your kids cheer on some of the best golfers in the world and write them notes they’ll actually find in their lockers. It’s PING Junior Clinics and the raft of activities available in the Kids Area. It’s also going to the PING Junior Solheim Cup at The Inverness Monday and Tuesday (see following page).

It’s making sure you get a spot by the first tee. And between holes 7 and 8 and then between 15 and 16. That’s where matches can turn. It’s making sure you bring the appropriate shoes to walk with the players—and plenty of water. It’s going to be hot, and besides, all that cheering will leave your throat extremely parched.

Schedule of Events*

All Tee Times, Opening Ceremony, and Closing Ceremony are subject to change due to TV schedule, etc.

Tuesday, Aug. 13
7 a.m. Gates open
8 a.m.–3 p.m. Practice: U.S. #1 tee, EUR. #10 tee (8–10a.m.)
5–8:30 p.m. Solheim After Sundown – PING Pavilion
5–6:30 silent auction, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30–8:30 live entertainment
Wednesday, Aug. 14
7 a.m. Gates open
8 a.m.–3 p.m. Practice: EUROPE #1 tee, U.S. #10 tee (8–10 a.m. on tees)
6–9 p.m. Gala Dinner – Wildlife Experience
Thursday, Aug. 15
7 a.m. Gates open
8 a.m.–2 p.m. Practice: U.S. #1 tee, EUROPE #10 tee (8–10 a.m. on tees)
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Front Row Experience, Driving range
3–4 p.m. 3-hole PING Junior Challenge, Holes 16-18
3:45–4:15 p.m. Past Captain Autograph Session
Merchandise Tent
5–6 p.m. Opening Ceremony
CGC—Main Stage
Friday , Aug. 16
6:30 a.m. Gates open
7:30 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. (4) Foursomes Matches (7:30–8:30 a.m. on first tees)
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Front Row Experience, Driving range
1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Four (4) Four-ball matches (1–1:45 p.m., on first tee)
Saturday , Aug. 17
6:30 a.m. Gates open
7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Four (4) Foursomes Matches (7:30–8:30 a.m., on first tee)
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Front Row Experience, Driving range
1:00–5:30 p.m. Four (4) Four-ball Matches 1–1:45 p.m., on First tee
Sunday , Aug. 18
10:30 a.m. Gates open
12:30–6:30 p.m. Twelve (12) singles matches (12:30 – 2:20 p.m., on first tee)
1–5 p.m. Front Row Experience, Driving range
3–5 p.m. Junior Clinic, Driving range
7–7:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony, CGC Main Stage

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