What to know before heading to the Chubb Classic golf tournament in Naples
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The Chubb Classic, Naples' oldest professional golf event, returns for the 36th time this week.
The Classic, which is the longest-running PGA Champions Tour event in the same metropolitan area, will be played at Tiburón Golf Club's Black Course for the third consecutive year starting Friday.
The tournament began as the Aetna Challenge in 1988 with Gary Player winning at The Club Pelican Bay. It then moved to the Vineyards from 1991-95, The Classics at Lely Resort in 1996, Bay Colony from 1997-99, Pelican Marsh from 2000-01, then TwinEagles from 2002-06. Quail West became its new home in 2007-08, followed by TPC Treviso Bay in 2009, and The Quarry in 2010-11.
The tournament returned to TwinEagles from 2012-18, then moved back to The Classics at Lely Resort for 2019-20, and finally to Tiburón.
Before heading out, here's a guide to what you'll need to know and what to expect once you arrive for the event that runs through Sunday.
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Defending champion Bernhard Langer will be back to defend his crown. The 65-year-old went wire-to-wire to win the Chubb for a record fourth time last year. Langer had 44 Champions Tour victories heading into the Trophy Hassan II in Morocco, one short of Hale Irwin's all-time record of 45.
Langer and 77 other golfers in the Chubb field will be competing in the 54-hole championship for a share of the $1.8 million purse.
How much are Chubb Classic tickets?
There are four ticket options for fans:
Daily Grounds — $23-$55. General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday, Feb. 16 (Pro-Am), and Friday-Sunday, Feb. 17-19 (tournament rounds). Prices are $23 (Thursday), $45 (Friday, Saturday), $55 (Sunday).
Weekly Grounds — $110. General admission daily grounds, valid Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 16-19.
Legends Lounge 17th Green Skybox — $165-$215 per day. Semi-private hospitality offering exclusive views of the 17th green. Includes lunch options, snacks, water, soft drinks, and cash bar. Prices are $165 (Friday), $190 (Saturday), $215 (Sunday).
Hoffmann Family of Companies Wine Bar 18th Green Skybox — $375-$485 per day. Semi-private luxury suite overlooking the 18th green. Includes catered lunch options, hors d’oeuvres, afternoon snacks, and open bar. Prices are $375 (Friday), $430 (Saturday), $485 (Sunday).
All tickets are available at chubbclassic.com.
Where do I park?
Parking is $10 per day or $25 for the week. General parking is located at Lot B (Thursday Only) at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church and Lot C (Friday through Sunday) at the Naples Italian American Foundation on Airport Pulling Road.
Handicap parking will also be located in a designated area in the same lots as general parking. A government-issued parking pass is required.
What's there to eat?
There are concession stands located at various areas on the golf course. There also is the Corona Premier 19th hole located near the 18th green with food and beverages available, and there also will be a mobile concession cart.
What else besides golf?
Besides merchandise for sale in the pro shop, there also is the Conditioned Air Putting Challenge going on each day near the clubhouse with prizes available. The Challenge is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
Is there something for veterans and first responders?
The SERVPRO Hero Outpost includes complimentary admission for all service personnel, including military (active, retired, reserve, and veteran), police, fire, and EMS as well as a plus one. The Hero Outpost tickets must be downloaded in advance from ChubbClassic.com and proper ID is required at the main entrance. Children under 18 will also be admitted free into the tournament with a paid adult.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Chubb Classic 2023: What to know about PGA Tour Champions tournament
