Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Regarding parking at Wentworth - you don't have to own a BMW to park there. Loads of parking available, just further away than the BMW parking. No need to take the park and ride.
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Attending the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
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el marko
Head Pro
In my opinion the park and ride was spot on, very efficient.
Just seen the price of a season ticket is £70 before end of month. Thats a bargain.
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If you don't have access to a BMW, at least try to borrow a key from someone as you can then get into the BMW hospitality units at the 14th and 18th. Free tea/coffee/soft drinks and TV screens to watch the leaders. Just need to show a key to get in :thup:
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guest100718
Guest
The Park and ride is excellent
el marko
Head Pro
Does this get your whole group in? What if theres 10 people in your group and just 1 key will we all get in?
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I think Friday is a good day to go. It's quieter than the weekend, and you can usually watch a few big names struggling to make the cut! 
tigertot
Medal Winner
I went to all the days of the tournament last year operating as a volunteer.The practice days are really relaxed and the players are very accessible to spectators.The Pro am was fantastic and great fun with the players again being very relaxed and intent on having fun with the crowd and their celebs. Thurs and Friday are good days as you see the biggest field and the cut introduces a real edge to the competition.Sat/sun are very busy with mobility a real issue to get a decent view due to the depth of crowds.BMW key holders not only get access to the rest areas but also the stands near the 14th green which provides an excellent covered vantage point of the green and the 15th tee.This is a cracking spot to watch the action up close. I was picked to act as a scorer one day and got inside the ropes with my 3 ball of robert rock,pablo larrazabel and michael hoey. This was a fantastic experience to be so close to such golfing greats. Even the sound of the shot is different!! Make sure you leave plenty of time to visit the tented village ,some great golfing stuff and competitions.If you are interested in autographs pick a spot between the tunnel from the 18th green and the 1st tee as all the players will give autographs at this point after the round. The park and ride is highly effective and much easier than trying to take a vehicle onto the site.Check out the practice putting greens.loads of activity at this location.The driving range can be a bit cramped but get an early vantage point and you can see some amazing shot making.My favourite job was when I got to supervise the short game area.Watching Ernie Els practice his sand shots was amazing.. Take some wet weather gear and wear proper walking shoes as you will probably be walking around 8-9 miles. There is a left luggage area so you can leave bulky items safely if you don't want to carry them around the course.Food on site is also good and I was pleasantly surprised as to its value.
This is a brilliant tournament that is very well organised. enjoy your experience.
This is a brilliant tournament that is very well organised. enjoy your experience.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
I agree with all you said except for this sentence.
Yes, the park and ride is very good, I used it myself one year, but really don't see the problem with parking on site. There will still be lots of people "parking" their cars the same as on site at Wentworth.
I just think it's great to have the choice, no problem with either way really, but my choice would be to park on the fairways at Wentworth.
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As far as I can remember, if you haven't pre-booked, or own a BMW, you have no choice other than park and ride! Personally I hate park and ride, because you often have to wait ages for the bus to fill up before you even start the journey to the course, which often takes 15 minutes in itself! :angry:
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
The European tour website states that on site parking is available for BMW owners (free) and for pre paid only,
So you need to pre book your parking place. If you turn up on the day, you will be directed to the park & ride
TXL
Q-School Graduate
The reason the park and ride was introduced a year or so ago was at the demands of the police. They were no amused when the tailback caused by folks trying to park on-site went all the way back up the A30 and onto the M25.
Unfortunately, due to the course crossing most of the road into the estate, once play begins there are a lot of hold ups.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
My initial reply did state that you didn't have to "Own" a BMW to park at Wentworth.
Suppose that I assumed folks would realise the conditions ie. (pre-booking) when visiting the website.
Hopefully it's all clear now. :thup:
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