Arnold Palmer Invitational: What to know before you go
Attending the Arnold Palmer Invitational this week? Here’s what to know:
Mastercard’s sponsorship
The company will celebrate 20 years associated with the API.
Mastercard ambassadors, including Max Homa, Viktor Hovland and Justin Rose, will engage with fans in the Mastercard Club via a new player walkway.
Interactive demonstrations include an AI-driven putting simulator, Web3/NFT experiences, a personalized AI shopping tool and an Xbox gaming station, among other things.
Organizers will give 2,000 cardholders a connected golf hat able to unlock personalized content available for access beyond the tournament. An NFT scavenger hunt gamifies the golf course by allowing participants to claim digital collectibles to win experiences/prizes.
Foodies & Fairways
Mastercard and Capital One Business selected Orlando’s Latin-inspired Papi Smash’d Burger, founded by Chris Hernandez to pay homage to his late father, and Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery, a local institution since 1971, to showcase their food at an exclusive concession space near the 18th tee box.
Arnie’s Army Experience
The exhibit located near the 18th green features memorabilia from Palmer’s life and career, interactive opportunities and available merchandise with proceeds going to the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation.
Arnie and Winnie Palmer Foundation
Through grantmaking and initiatives, the foundation champions the Palmers’ devotion to youth and future generations, commitment to nature and its ability to enrich and heal.
In July 2021, Lake Lorna Doone Park, located near Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, reopened following an $8 million renovation that included the addition of the Winnie Palmer Nature Walk.
Fanatics Experience merchandise tent
Located at the main entrance and near the first tee, fans can purchase memorabilia and merchandise while saving 10% on their purchase when using a Mastercard.
Premium seating
Orlando Health Family Care Suite & Kids Zone: Provides families with young children and nursing moms a dedicated space to care for their kids. Air-conditioned venue stocked with complementary diapers, a changing table, private nursing area, phone charging station and comfortable seating. Open to all ticket holders with young children from 10 a.m. through the end of play Thursday-Sunday. New is a putt-putt area and coloring mural wall for kids.
Mastercard Club: Open to all cardholders. Features a full bar for purchase, augmented reality photo experience featuring Mastercard golf ambassadors and view of the driving range, short game area and 9th hole.
Fan Village: Located on the 9th fairway, the Fan Village is a shady area with a big screen of the live telecast, a Bushmills Irish Whiskey bar, new concession options, a second Orlando Health Family Care Suite and engagement opportunities including a Puma activation centered around the new Arnold Palmer line.
Public spectator viewing: Bleachers are available for seating on a first-come, first-serve basis at holes 1, 6, 9, 14, 17, 18 and the driving range. Handicapped/disabled seating located at holes 1 and 18. The Michelob Ultra Lounge features covered grandstands at No. 6.
Medical care from Orlando Health: Available at a tent located along hole 10. Hand sanitizing and sunscreen stations are located throughout the course.
Tickets
All Tickets & Parking are mobile entry. Present mobile barcodes at tournament.
Tickets available at ArnoldPalmerInvitational.com
Day-specific general admission tickets are priced at $75 for Thursday; $85 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The PGA Tour’s Birdies for the Brave military outreach initiative and API organizers will provide complimentary grounds tickets are available for U.S. active duty and military retirees, plus one guest. Tickets are day specific and limited to two.
In partnership with Primrose Schools, API offers all children 15 and under free grounds access with an accompanying ticketed adult.
Parking
On-site parking is sold out.
General parking, located at the Universal Orlando parking garage for $15, paid at the Universal gate. Free shuttle service is provided to the tournament’s new entrance near the 19th hole.
Shuttles run from Universal Thursday-Sunday at 6:45 a.m. to the end of play. Shuttles will run back to Universal each day, starting at 1 p.m. near the 19th hole and the new main entrance.
All tickets and parking must be purchased in advance. There will be no walk-up sales.
All Uber drivers or taxis should enter through Gate C where they will be directed to the designated drop-off/pick-up location near Lot 8.
Autographs
Restricted to designated autograph zones. On-course autograph seeking is prohibited. Fans are not allowed to bring memorabilia (e.g., pin flags, photos, trading cards, balls) into the tournament.
Spectator mobile device policy
Devices must be on silent at all times; flash may not be used.
Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos in all areas throughout tournament week.
Content may be used for personal purposes; no commercial use.
No live streaming or real-time coverage.
Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in the revocation of your ticket.
Permitted items
Personal bags 6 x 6 inches or smaller
Clear plastic or vinyl not exceeding 12 x 6 x 12 inches
A one-gallon clear, reusable plastic bag
Reusable metal or plastic cups that are empty upon entry and exit, cannot hold more than 32 ounces
Umbrellas without sleeve
Collapsible chairs without chair bags
