From July 27 – Aug. 2, Gainesville is set to have “a few” visitors in town, one of whom will be Tiger Woods. Woods and thousands of golf fans are heading in for the Quicken Loans PGA National Tour hosted by the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. The field will be comprised of 120 top global PGA performers competing for their share of $6.5 million in prize money. The RTJ Golf Club hasn’t hosted a major PGA tournament since 2005, making this an extra-welcomed event.

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed the course around Lake Manassas. He considered the spot to be the best golf course land he’d ever seen. RTJ is a true golf club — no tennis courts, no pool— just golf and members who are passionate about the game. This invitation-only club consists of golfers who respect the game’s traditions and revel in distraction-free golfing. From the soothing lake views to the impeccable greens, the club delivers a first-class experience for members and their guests and is sure to impress as a stop on the PGA Tour once again.

The tour raises funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation, a foundation that 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.

The PGA Tour also honors our armed forces. In our town, the tour will continue this tradition by offering complimentary tickets, food and other amenities to military families. Lockheed Martin is serving as the tour’s military services partner. The company’s employees plan to volunteer to enhance military outreach throughout the week.

Tournament officials will distribute a total of 30,000 complimentary Lockheed Martin Military Pavilion tickets to military members in our area. Qualifying recipients include all U.S. Department of Defense personnel, including Coast Guard. Each person may receive up to four good-any-day tickets, which must be picked up in person. For those living outside the immediate Washington, D.C. area, ticket requests can be made to the Pentagon on your behalf through a local ITT/ITR office.

Department of Defense employees aren’t the only ones being celebrated on this tour stop. Teachers and first responders can snatch up special packages for $30 – $35, including a single-day grounds ticket and a $10 food voucher. Veterans can also purchase tickets at a 25 percent discount. Save even more by purchasing parking tickets in advance. General public parking will be offsite at Jiffy Lube Live. Visit the Tickets page for more details.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Club is a spectacular setting for the tour stop. If you’re planning to attend, anticipate gorgeous lake views and a day of stellar golfing.

If you’re looking to learn more about homes in the Gainesville area, including the gorgeous Lake Manassas community with views similar to RTJ’s, call us today at 703-338-9678 or email Belinda@JacobsonRealty1.com.