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The Honda Classic Moving Forward

With Plans For Reimagined 2021 Event

The 2021 Honda Classic plans to welcome spectators The traditional Pro-Am events, essential for the The Honda Classic has now surpassed $50 million in
once again to PGA National Resort & Spa, March 15 to 21. tournament’s charitable endeavors, will be contested charitable contributions as American Honda approaches
With the primary focus on the health and well-being during the week, with amateur participants being tested its 40th year as title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event,
for all involved with the tournament and the local prior to those competitions. including almost $35 million in the 14 years since
community, daily attendance will be limited. Those levels In other words, the show will go on, with tournament Children’s Healthcare Charity, Inc. became the host
will be determined at a later date. officials building a number of contingency plans. Final organization and moved the event to PGA National
The Honda Classic has become known throughout details on all areas will be announced in the near future. Resort and Spa. The $5.35 million is impacting more
the golf world as an event with one of the premier fan “With so much uncertainty across all categories of than 91,000 children and their families this year in Palm
experiences in sports, being named the most fan-first event the business, we have really focused on prioritizing Beach County.
of 2019 by the PGA TOUR. While attendance records will flexibility with our site planning,” Tournament Director
not be broken in 2021, tournament officials are building Andrew George said. “We’ve worked collaboratively
a unique and first-class fan experience, provided in a with our vendors to delay the start of construction. We
safe and responsible manner while continuing to make a are frequently updating our health and safety protocols club newS
significant charitable impact throughout South Florida. as we receive new guidance or best practices. And our
There will be a reimagined Bear Trap on the 17th hole hospitality venues will be strategically altered to provide
with social distancing guidelines. The 18th hole footprint a first-class entertainment option while facilitating social
Protocols will be put in place that include the Wreaths Across
will be different too, but there will be fans waiting there distancing.”
on Sunday when the new Honda champion is crowned.
“We are being conservative in our planning as we mandatory use of facial coverings, social distancing,
continue to navigate the pandemic,” Honda Classic and other health and safety measures. All permanent and America
Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “We want temporary structures will have complete daily sanitation
to do everything possible to make sure that The Honda along with all golf carts and vehicles used in tournament
Classic will be a great experience and continue to make a operations. All interactions from start to finish including Members of GFWC Palm Beach Gardens Woman’s
significant charitable impact on the thousands of children ticketing, admissions, merchandise, and concessions Club participated in Wreaths Across America at the
in our community whose lives we are able to enhance will be contactless and safety measures regarding food South Florida National Cemetery on Dec. 19, 2020.
every year.” preparation and distribution will be in place. Remembrance wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves
The Bear Trap, which usually winds around the 16th The Honda Classic awarded a record-shattering $5.35 across the nation to remember and honor veterans and to
green and 17th hole tee box area, is being reimagined into million to 103 South Florida philanthropic organizations teach children the value of freedom.
three sections with limited seating in socially-distanced in 2020, the 14th consecutive year that the PGA TOUR
blocks of two and four seats. Advance reservations for event has been able to increase its impact on the lives of
The Bear Trap and other shared and private hospitality local children and their families. Honda Classic Cares is
areas are now being taken through email at sales@ also considering additional ways to raise money this year to
thehondaclassic.com or by phone at (561) 799-4638. minimize the impact of a possible reduced charity distribution
General admission ticket sales will begin at a later date. because of limited crowds and hospitality venues.

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