FAQ
simmons bank open

frequently asked questions

Please visit our permitted and prohibited items page to see a list of all permitted and prohibited items

A Good Any Day ticket provides access to the tournament grounds (golf course). It does not provide admission to the corporate hospitality areas or the clubhouse.

Tournament parking is available at for spectators and volunteers at 9009 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, TN 37067. The shuttle will run throughout the duration of the tournament. Shuttles begin running at roughly 5 a.m. each tournament day.  Tournament gates at Vanderbilt Legends Club open at 7 a.m.  Handicap parking is at Vanderbilt Legends.

You can either follow a group around the golf course or stay on a particular hole and wait for the groups to play through. Make sure you pick up a pairings guide upon entering the golf course in order to keep track of where each group is on the golf course. A general rule of thumb is that it takes each group 15 minutes to play a hole.

The pairings guide provides the player groupings, starting times and starting tee.

Cell phones are permitted at the Simmons Bank Open. Patrons must keep their phone on SILENT mode and should move to an area away from the course to take calls. View our mobile policy.

Korn Ferry Tour players will play in the rain unless there is a threat of lightning in the area. If that is the case, players will be evacuated and the gallery will be asked to seek cover off the golf course.

Yes, concession stands/food trucks will be located in specific areas on the course. The Sandtrap at the 14th hole will have the following food trucks: Hattie B’s, Hogwood BBQ, Pinchy’s Lobster Truck, Moosic City Ice Cream, and Jack Daniels. The concession stand will be just off the green at the 9th hole. The LocaliQ Sports Book Village will also have food and drink available for purchase on the Driving Range.

Lost and found will be located at the spectator entrance.

Should a problem or emergency occur, contact any uniformed tournament volunteer or law enforcement personnel in order to expedite medical assistance. The First Aid station will be located between the 9th green and 10th tee.

In the event of thunderstorms, lightning, or other severe weather, “Weather Warning” information will be displayed on the electronic scoreboards around the golf course. If inclement weather is approaching, spectators are advised to take precautions prior to play being suspended. If the siren sounds, seek shelter immediately.

The address for ride share drop off and pick up is 400 Franklin Rd, Franklin TN 37069