FEB 08, 2022
THE HONDA CLASSIC IS MOVING ON UP WITH DOUBLE DECKER STRUCTURE AT THE BEAR TRAP AND NEW PUBLIC ACTIVATIONS
Long known as a fan friendly event with one of the greatest spectator experiences in the game of tournament golf, The Honda Classic is literally reaching higher in 2022.
The tournament is back to a full build-out after a re-imagined year in 2021 due to Covid-19. And that means looking for ways to creatively expand its most popular spectator viewing spots as well as create new ones.
That ingenuity will be on display in the form of a Double Decker Goslings Bear Trap for the first time. The traditional lower deck will feature multiple food and beverage locations and vantage points to watch the action on the 16th green and 17th hole. The new upper deck will feature a private hospitality area called Bear Trap Reserve, expanded from 2020.
The Duffy’s Zone @ 8 is a new public spectator spot where spectators can watch the approach shots over the water at the par 4. The zone includes bleacher seating and a food concession with outdoor picnic tables.
And at the 18th tee, the new Honda Deck provides a public venue with front row tiered seating to watch the player tee shots as well as a glimpse into Honda products.
In all, there are more than 350,000 square-feet of public and private structures.
The Honda Classic was named the Most Fan First event of 2019 by the PGA TOUR largely because of the scope of the annual build-out. After the tournament, it will take more than a month to disassemble all of the structures.
“It’s all about creating the finest fan experience that we can,” Honda Classic Executive Director Kenneth R. Kennerly said. “Each year we challenge ourselves to make this event better and we have been fortunate that we continue to gain support from the local community. It’s more than just a golf tournament now. The Honda Classic is a fixture in the community that people look forward to every single year.”
Honda Classic Cares Mission
Children’s Healthcare Charity is the host organization of The Honda Classic established to contribute net proceeds from tournament and special event programs to South Florida 501(c)(3) organizations. Through our primary beneficiary, Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, we are able to support initiatives that advance and enhance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood diseases and disorders, as well as other not-for-profit programs and projects aimed at pediatric health care and health-related services. More information about the excellent work of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation can be found at www.nchcf.org.
Any questions regarding Honda Classic Cares grants may be directed to Dana Johnson via email djohnson@thehondaclassic.com or call 561-799-4607.