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The Honda Classic Moving Forward

With Plans For Reimagined 2021 Event

The 2021 Honda Classic plans to welcome spectators not be broken in 2021, tournament officials are building Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want
once again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21. a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a to do everything possible to make sure that The Honda
With the primary focus on the health and well-being for safe and responsible manner while continuing to make a Classic will be a great experience and continue to make a
all involved with the tournament and the local community, significant charitable impact throughout South Florida. significant charitable impact on the thousands of children
daily attendance will be limited. Those levels will be There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole in our community whose lives we are able to enhance
determined at a later date. with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint every year.”
The Honda Classic has become known throughout will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th
the golf world as an event with one of the premier fan on Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned. green and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into
experiences in sports, being named the most fan-first event “We are being conservative in our planning as we three sections with limited seating in socially-distanced
of 2019 by the PGA TOUR. While attendance records will continue to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic blocks of two and four seats. Advance reservations for
The Bear Trap and other shared and private hospitality
areas are now being taken through email at sales@
thehondaclassic.com or by phone at (561) 799-4638.
General admission ticket sales will begin at a later date.
The traditional Pro-Am events, essential for the
tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested
during the week, with amateur participants being tested
prior to those competitions.
In other words, the show will go on, with tournament
officials building a number of contingency plans. Final
details on all areas will be announced in the near future.
“With so much uncertainty across all categories of
the business, we have really focused on prioritizing
flexibility with our site planning,” Tournament Director
Andrew George said. “We’ve worked collaboratively
with our vendors to delay the start of construction. We
are frequently updating our health and safety protocols
as we receive new guidance or best practices. And our
hospitality venues will be strategically altered to provide
a first-class entertainment option while facilitating social
distancing.”
Protocols will be put in place that include the
mandatory use of facial coverings, social distancing,
and other health and safety measures. All permanent and
temporary structures will have complete daily sanitation
along with all golf carts and vehicles used in tournament
operations. All interactions from start to finish including
ticketing, admissions, merchandise, and concessions
will be contactless and safety measures regarding food
preparation and distribution will be in place.
The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35
million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations
in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR
event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of
local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares
is also considering additional ways to raise money this
year to minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity
All Natural Pain Medicine distribution because of limited crowds and hospitality
venues.
Ask Us!!! The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
including almost $35 million in the 14 years since
   Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host
organization and moved the event to PGA National
Resort and Spa. The $5.35 million is impacting more
than 91,000 children and their families this year in Palm
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