Everything You Need to Know About the Quicken Loans National

Bethesda, MD — The Quicken Loans National returns to Congressional Country Club in the Bethesda area this week.

Though fans are disappointed that Tiger Woods won't be playing this year due to recent back surgery, he will serve as the event's host.

The tournament raises money for the Tiger Woods Foundation, which creates “programs [that] break the cycle of poverty through college-access opportunities for low-income students.” The educational programs create connections between schooling and a career, and help design a plan for college for these first-generation scholars.

Players committed to playing in the 2016 Quicken Loans National include past champion Bill Haas, defending amateur champion Bryson Dechambeau, Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh.

Naturally, the Bethesda area is expected to be busy during the tournament. If you're planning on going, here's everything you need to know about the event, from parking, to rules about mobile devices, to admission, and much more:

Parking Information:

General parking for the tournament will be at the Rock Springs Parking Lot, located at 6720 Rockledge Dr. in Bethesda. Shuttles will be offered from the Rock Springs Parking Lot to Congressional Country Club. A single-day parking and shuttle pass is $15 if purchased online in advance, and $20 at the gate if purchased that day. The lot will also have designated parking for those with disabled parking placards/plates.

Preferred parking for the tournament will be at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms, located at 10000 Oaklyn Dr. in Potomac, though the deadline to purchase a preferred pass was Sunday, June 19. No preferred parking passes can be purchased during tournament week or at the preferred parking lot.

Parking lots open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22, and at 7 a.m. Thursday through Sunday, June 23 to 26. There is no public walk-up entrance to the Quicken Loans National. All spectators must park at a designated tournament parking lot and board the tournament shuttle buses to the tournament.

New in 2016, fans can use Uber to ride to the Quicken Loans National and be dropped off at the main entrance. Fans who are new to Uber can sign up with promo code "QUICKEN2016" and get their first ride free up to $15.

GATE TIMES:

Tuesday, June 21:
Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
Professional practice rounds, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22:
Gates open at 6:30 a.m.
Quicken Loans National Pro-Am, 6:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Quicken Loans Shot for Heroes Kick-Off Event (platform near 18 green), 1:30–2 p.m.

Thursday, June 23:
Gates open at 7 a.m.
First round, 7:20 a.m.–6 p.m.
Golf Channel broadcast, 3–6 p.m.

Friday, June 24:
Gates open at 7 a.m.
Second round, 7:20 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Golf Channel broadcast, 3–6 p.m.

Saturday, June 25:
Gates open at 7 a.m.
Third round, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Golf Channel broadcast, 1–2:30 p.m.
CBS broadcast, 3–6 p.m.

Sunday, June 26:
Gates open at 7 a.m.
Final round, 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Golf Channel broadcast, 1–2:30 p.m.
CBS broadcast, 3–6:30 p.m.
Awards ceremony on 18th green, 6:30 p.m.

Prohibited Items:

All guests may be subject to inspection prior to entering the tournament.

The following items are not permitted on tournament grounds:

• Backpacks/large purses
• Beverage containers and coolers
• Large camera bags and cameras (except Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Chairs in bags and folding-arm chairs (higher than 18 inches or wider than 20 inches)
• Ladders
• Packages
• Pets/animals
• Periscopes
• Picnic baskets
• Radios and televisions
• Signs/banners
• Video cameras/recorders
• Weapons and firearms

For a detailed list of what is permitted, visit www.QLNational.com/spectators.

Mobile Device Policy:

The use of mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, tablets) is permitted at the 2016 Quicken Loans National following this policy:

• Device must be on silent at all times.
• Calls may be placed or answered only in designated “Cell Phone Zones.”
• Devices may not be used to capture audio/video at any time during tournament week.
• Monday-Wednesday: Still photography of all areas is permitted.
• Thursday-Sunday: NO PHOTOS OF PLAYERS AS THEY EXECUTE A GOLF SHOT WITHIN ANY COMPETITION AREA.
• Still photography of all other areas is permitted.

Special Military Offers:

The PGA Tour also honors members of the armed forces by offering complimentary tickets, food and other amenities to military families. Lockheed Martin is serving as the tour’s military services partner.

Tournament officials will distribute a total of 30,000 complimentary Lockheed Martin Military Pavilion tickets to military members in the area. Qualifying recipients include all U.S. Department of Defense personnel, including Coast Guard.

Buy tickets for the tournament here.

For ticket information, including the Quicken Loans Hole-In-One House, Clubhouse and private Cabana packages available for the 2016 Quicken Loans National, visit www.QLNational.com/tickets.

Photo from TigerWoodsFoundation.org.