London Hippodrome

Directions:

How to reach The Grove by car
From The North - Either
M1 exit junction 6A, M25 west to junction 20 and then follow AA & tournament signage for public car park.
or
M1 exit junction 6, A405 and then follow AA & tournament signage for public car park.

South - M1 exit junction 6 and then follow AA & tournament signage for public car park.

East - M25 exit junction 20 and then follow AA & tournament signage for public car park.

West - M25 exit junction 19 and then follow AA & tournament signage for public car park.

For your convenience AA & tournament signage will be in place on major roads around the grove giving directions to public car parks.

Parking:

No on site parking. Nearest car park is a short walk from the course.
For your convenience AA & tournament signage will be in place on major roads around The Grove giving directions to Public Car Parks.
THE EVENT ORGANISERS RECOMMEND THAT SPECTATORS COMING BY CAR AVOID THE NORMAL RUSH HOUR PERIOD (SEE STARTING TIMES)

Public Transportation:

Nearest rail: Watford Junction (20 minutes from London Euston). Shuttle Bus return tickets can be purchased from the World Golf Championship Bus stop outside the station. (Tickets cost approximately £5.00 - Subject to change)

World Golf Championships – American Express Championship
Travel Statement

Saturday 30th September

There are unavoidable Network Rail engineering works effecting Silverlink Trains from Euston to Watford Junction. There is a limited 3 carriage service from Euston to Watford but customers are recommended to use the Metropolitan line to Watford Tube Station located on Cassiobury Park Avenue.

A frequent shuttle service will run from 07.00 to 19.00 from Watford Tube Station (on Cassiobury Park Avenue) to The Grove at a cost of £5 return.

A Network Rail ticket purchased from Euston to Watford Junction is valid on the Tube to Watford Metropolitan Line Station for journeys on Saturday 30 September.

Sunday 1st October

Until 12.00 midday a bus service will replace the regular train service from Euston to Watford Junction. From midday a full train service will resume between Watford Junction to Euston.

It is recommended that people travelling to the event from London use the Metropolitan Line to Watford Tube Station.

A frequent shuttle service will run from 07.00 to 19.00 Watford Tube Station (on Cassiobury Park Avenue) to The Grove at a cost of £5 return.

Please note that Network Rail tickets purchased at Watford Junction on Sunday 1 October will NOT be valid for travel on the Tube.

For more details on these Network Rail train services please visit
www.sliverlink-trains.com

Box Office Hours:

Tuesday 26th - 8.00am to 6.00pm
Wednesday 27th - 8.00am to 6.00pm
Thursday 28th - 8.00am to 7.30pm
Friday 29th - 8.00am to 7.30pm
Saturday 30th - 7.00am to 7.30pm
Sunday 1st - 7.00am to 7.30pm

Box Office Collection Accepted:

Tickets left for collection can be picked up from the on site box office on the respective event day. This will be located in the Welcolme Tent at the main entrance. Please take the card used to purchase the tickets and your Ticketmaster reference number.

Accessible Seating:

Disabled parking and facilities are available. If you are a registered disable badge holder please follow signs to the disabled car park where a shuttle bus will take you to the entrance gate.

General Rules:

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices.
No mobile phones, No backpacks - All Week
Smoking is permitted.

Children Rules:

Children under 14 go free if accompanied by a paying adult.

Miscellaneous:

SPECTATOR INFORMATION - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday 26th September - Official Practice Day
08.00 – 17.00 Practice Rounds

Wednesday 27th September - Official Practice Day
08.00 – 17.00 Practice Rounds

Thursday 28th September - 1st Round of Competition
From 11.00 Starting Times (two tee start)
18.00 Approx finish

Friday 29th September - 2nd Round of Competition
From 11.00 Starting Times (two tee start)
18.00 Approx finish

Saturday 30th September - 3rd Round of Competition
From 08.30 Starting Times (one tee start)
17.00 Approx finish

Sunday 01st October - 4th Round of Competition
From 08.30 Starting Times (one tee start)
17.00 Approx finish
Prize giving following play

**All timings are subject to change


INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Please observe the leader boards and big screens throughout the
day for a weather warning sign that will appear if Federation Event Management
becomes aware of inclement weather moving into the area. When this sign appears,
spectators are advised to take precautions and seek shelter PRIOR to play
being suspended. If the air horn sounds, put umbrellas down and seek shelter immediately.
Please remember to avoid the following in the event of inclement weather:

Grandstands, Metal fences, Metal spiked shoes, Tall & isolated trees,
Bodies of water, Open fields, Telephone poles,
Hill tops & high places Golf buggies Umbrellas