The 2016 Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston: What You Need to Know

NORTON, MA — It’s almost Labor Day weekend and that means means the PGA is back in Norton!

Pro golf is invading the area this weekend for the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston. The event kicks off with Community Day and practice rounds Wednesday and the championship rounds over the weekend.

As part of the PGA Playoffs, many of golf’s top stars are expected to compete over the weekend. The world's top golfer in Jason Day comes in as the favorite to win at +650, according to Bovada. Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth are the next favorites at +1,000 and +1,200

Other odds include:

• Rory McIlroy +1,200
• Henrik Stenson +1,600
• Rickie Fowler +2,000
• Adam Scott +2,200
• Patrick Reed +2,200
• Justin Rose +2,500
• Bubba Watson +3,300
• Phil Mickelson +3,300
• Sergio Garcia +3,300
• Brooks Koepka +4,000
• Emiliano Grillo +4,000
• Hideki Matsuyama +4,000
• Jim Furyk +4,000

To help you get ready for the tournament, here's what you need to know:

Schedule

The first round of the pro tournament starts on Sept. 2 at 8:15 a.m. and the final will take place on Labor Day. Traffic is expected to be heavy on Route 140 near the Mansfield-Norton town line for the entirety of the long weekend so drivers are advised give themselves extra time to get to their destination or seek an alternative route.

There will be events prior to the start of the tournament. Aug. 31 is Community Day and practice rounds from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The pro-am tournament is the next day. Below is the schedule for the pro tournament.

September 2 - Round One

• Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
• Gates: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

September 3 - Round Two

• Start Time: 8:15 a.m.
• Gates: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

September 4 - Round Three

• Start Time: 8 a.m.
• Gates: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

September 5 - Final Round

• Start Time: 8 a.m.
• Gates: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Trophy Presentation on 18th green - 6:30 p.m.

Parking

All spectator parking is located at the Xfinity Center located at 885 South Main St. in Mansfield. General parking is $20 each day and preferred parking runs $40 per day. Fans will not be allowed to park near or at TPC Boston.

Shuttles will be available to take fans to the golf course throughout the day. The shuttles run during the regularly scheduled gate hours.

Parking passes can be purchased ahead of time.

Tickets

Passes to the tournament start at $35 for the first round and $65 for a day pass to the remaining rounds. Fans can either print their tickets at home for free or pick them up at will call located at the Xfinity Center for a $5 fee.

Click here to buy tickets.

The Last Tournament?

Speculation is in the air that this could be the end of the Deutsche Bank Championship. The Associated Press reports that Deutsche Bank have not made a decision when it comes to sponsorship renewal and there are talks of shortening the PGA Playoffs from four events to three. The tournament is listed in next year's schedule, but that could change if Deutsche Bank chooses to not to renew their title sponsorship.

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