CHASKA, Minn. (July 13, 2016) – The PGA of America announced today that there will be several transportation options available for spectators attending the 2016 Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is golf's most compelling event, matching the top American golf professionals against their European counterparts in a team format. This exciting event will be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., Sept. 27-Oct. 2, 2016.
“We are thrilled to welcome spectators from all over the world to the 2016 Ryder Cup,” said Jeff Hintz, Ryder Cup Director. “For the safety of all involved, we are encouraging spectators to make their plans for parking and accessing the event ahead of time.”
For the safety and security of all spectators, there will be no pedestrian or bicycle access to the 2016 Ryder Cup. This policy will be strictly enforced and there will be no exceptions.
Several transportation options are available:
General Public Parking - Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee, Minn., 55379
The General Public Parking Lot for the 2016 Ryder Cup is located at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Parking and the shuttle to the Ryder Cup are free of charge.
Travel time to the Ryder Cup:
30 minute shuttle from Canterbury Park to Hazeltine
Gates & Shuttle Service:
Gate times for spectators attending the Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday (September 27-29); 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (Sept. 30-Oct. 1), and 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday (October 2). Shuttle service will begin one-half hour prior to gates open and end one-half hour after gates close.
There is no overnight parking and any vehicles left overnight will be towed at the owner's expense. PGA Tournament Corporation is not responsible for damage to vehicles parked at Canterbury Park or for items lost or stolen from vehicles.
SouthWest Transit Bus Service for Drop Offs
SouthWest Transit will operate a bus service for those being dropped off by hired or personal vehicles. For drop-off locations and schedules, visit www.swtransit.org/ryder-cup. The fee will be $5 round-trip per person per day (cash only). There will be no parking or staging of vehicles at the drop-off locations. However, bicyclists may lock their bikes at drop-off locations each day.
Mobility Impaired
Spectators who are mobility impaired should call (877) 472-7275 in advance of the Ryder Cup to reserve a space in the parking lot for mobility impaired spectators who will then be shuttled to the Ryder Cup. There will be no charge for this service which is intended for spectators who are apparatus bound and require a wheelchair, mobility scooter and/or oxygen tank.
Wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters will not be available for rent, but spectators may bring wheelchairs or mobility scooters with them to the 2016 Ryder Cup.
Spectators who are mobility impaired but do not require an apparatus may park in designated spaces in the General Public Parking Lot at Canterbury Park. These spaces are first come, first served and are free of charge. Spectators must display their mobility impaired hang tag on their vehicle’s rear view mirror or use a vehicle with a mobility impaired designation on the license plate.
Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Lot on Site
Exclusive to Mercedes-Benz owners
Mercedes-Benz strives to provide its owners The Best or Nothing – and this belief doesn’t stop with its vehicles. For Mercedes-Benz owners who want premium parking at the Ryder Cup, please visit one of the local Minneapolis area dealerships - Feldmann Imports, Mercedes-Benz of Maplewood and Sears Imported Autos - to receive a pass for the Mercedes-Benz Loyalty Lot, located just outside the Main Entrance Gate at Hazeltine. Please note, access and passes to the Loyalty Lot will be limited on a first-come, first-served basis and available at dealers beginning Monday August 15.
