The top 60 women’s professional golfers will be in Naples this week for the CME Group Tour Championship, the final event of the 2024 LPGA Tour season.
The tournament, which runs Thursday through Sunday at Tiburón Golf Club, features an $11 million purse with a record $4 million first-place check, the largest single prize in women’s sports history.
South Korea’s Amy Yang won last year’s CME by three strokes over Alison Lee and Nasa Hataoka, taking home a then-record $2 million prize.
The tournament will be televised by the Golf Channel and NBC. If you plan to head out to Tiburón, here’s a guide to what you’ll need to know and what to expect once you arrive for the CME Group Tour Championship.
How much are tickets for the CME Group Tour Championship?
General one-day admission tickets are $40 with four-day weekly passes available for $120. To purchase tickets or view options, visit cmegrouptourchampionship.com.
Juniors ages 17 and under will receive complimentary admission with purchase of an adult ticket. Juniors will still need a ticket for entry. Tickets can be secured online at seatgeek.com and will be validated at the admissions gates upon arrival.
Current and former U.S. Military members and their spouses will also receive complimentary admission. These tickets can be claimed at cmegrouptourchampionship.com/tickets/military.
Where can I park for the CME Group Tour Championship?
Tiburón Golf Club is located on the same property as The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. Parking is off site at the Italian American Club of Naples (7035 Airport Pulling Rd.) and the fee is $10 per vehicle, cash only. Shuttles will be provided to and from the golf course.
What items can I bring to the CME Group Tour Championship?
Spectators are allowed to bring one single, sealed bottle of water but other beverages or coolers are prohibited.
Cell phones are permitted but must be turned off or silenced and used away from play.
Small golf stools and collapsible sports spectator chairs are allowed without chair bags.
To see the full list of permitted and prohibited items, visit cmegrouptourchampionship.com.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: LPGA fan’s guide for the CME Group Tour Championship: What you need to know
