The Memorial Tournament is coming back to Dublin.
The annual Memorial Tournament will be held June 1-4 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin with golfers vying for a $20 million purse: a jump of nearly 67% from last year’s $12 million.
Here’s what fans need to know before attending the tournament.
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When do gates open for the 2023 Memorial tournament?
Gates open for the Memorial at 7 am Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 6:30 am Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Here’s a look at the full 2023 Memorial Tournament schedule.
May 29
May 30
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Practice round; Gates open at 7 am
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Family Night; 6 p.m., Safari Golf Club
May 31
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Practice round; Gates open at 6:30 am
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Workday Golden Bear Pro-Am; 7 a.m
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Memorial Honoree Ceremony; Practice Range, 2 p.m., Tournament Honoree — Larry Nelson
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Patron Appreciation Party; Champions Pavilion, 4:30 p.m
June 1
June 2
June 3
June 4
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Which golfers will play in the 2023 Memorial Tournament?
While the deadline to register for the 2023 Memorial Tournament is not until Friday, many top golfers have already confirmed that they will be at Muirfield Village Golf Club June 1-4 for the Memorial Tournament.
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Scottie Scheffler — No. 1 golfer in the world, reigning The Players Championship champion
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Jon Rahm – No. 2 golfer in the world, reigning Masters Tournament champion
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Rory McIlroy — No. 3 golfer in the world, four-time major champion
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Patrick Cantlay — No. 4 golfer in the world, two-time Memorial Tournament champion (2019, 2021)
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Xander Schauffele — No. 5 golfers in the world
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Matt Fitzpatrick — No. 9 golfer in the world, 2022 US Open champion
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Justin Thomas – No. 15th golfer in the world, 14-time PGA tour winner
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Cameron Young — No. 16th golfer in the world, 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
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Collin Morikawa — No. 17th golfer in the world, two-time major champion
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Jason Day – No. 22nd golfer in the world, 2015 PGA champion
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Hideki Matsuyama — No. 25th golfer in the world, 2021 Masters Tournament champion
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Billy Horschel – No. 35th golfer in the world, 2022 Memorial Tournament champion
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Adam Scott – No. 40th golfer in the world, 2013 Masters Tournament champion
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Matt Kuchar — No. 51st golfer in the world, 2013 Memorial Tournament champion
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Brandt Snedeker — 2007 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, nine-time PGA Tour winner
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Sam Bennett — Defending US Amateur champion
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Bo Hoag — Upper Arlington High School and Ohio State University graduate, one top 10 finish
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Justin Lower — four top 10 finishes, one top five finish
Which golfers will not play in the 2023 Memorial Tournament?
Liv Golf players are banned from the PGA Tour, making golfers like Bryson DeChambeau, Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed and Bubba Watson will not participate in the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
On Monday, the United States Golf Association announced Tiger Woods withdrew from the US Open June 15-18 after undergoing ankle surgery following the Masters Tournament. Neither Woods nor the Memorial Tournament have announced whether he will play in Dublin June 1-4.
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2023 Memorial Tournament cell phone policy
According to Memorial Tournament rules, cell phones and other mobile devices must be on silent at all times. They may be used to capture video, audio and photos in all areas throughout Tournament week without flash. Fans are not allowed to live stream or post real-time coverage of the event.
Phone calls are only allowed in certain areas of the course.
Memorial Tournament golf etiquette
Memorial Tournament rules ask attendees to remain quiet and still when players are about to hit a ball and to stay behind the rope at all times, kneeling or sitting whenever possible to allow better viewing for those behind you.
Can I bring a camera to the 2023 Memorial Tournament?
While still cameras are permitted during the practice rounds May 29-31, they are not allowed once the first round begins June 1.
Here are a list of some of the items that are not allowed on the course during the Memorial Tournament. A full list can be found here.
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Backpacks
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Video cameras
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Bags larger than a small purse (6x6x6)
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Camera/binocular cases
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Computers or laptops
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Coolers
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Lawn chairs
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Outside food or beverages except for infant needs
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Posters, signs or banners
Can I bring a chair for the Memorial Tournament?
Collapsible chairs are allowed on the course without the chair bags. Lawn or oversized chairs and seat cushions are not permitted.
Are Memorial tickets available at the Muirfield Village Golf Club?
Tickets will be available for purchase at the entrances to the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
Single-day tickets are not available for the Memorial. Each ticket is a full-week pass valid Monday through Sunday. Each ticket is transferable and can be shared among friends and family.
Weekly passes for the 2023 Memorial start at $240 with the weekly Golden Bear Club pass being sold for $360. Fans can also purchase a set of three tickets for any practice round ahead of the tournament for $50.
Children ages 18 and under are admitted free with a junior ticket, which is complimentary only with a ticketed adult.
How to park for the 2023 Memorial tournament
Public parking lots are free during the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
Fans can park in the 6th Tee Lot off State Route 745/Dublin Road at 10555 Dublin Rd.
The Columbus Zoo has also partnered with the Memorial Tournament to offer free public parking from 7 am until one hour after the completion of play. Complimentary shuttles will run to and from the Memorial’s main entrance gate.
Reserved parking passes for the second, third and final round of the Memorial Tournament are sold out, while fans are still able to reserve parking for the Golden Bear Pro-Am May 31 and the first round June 1. Reserved parking passes are $25.
What channel is the Memorial Tournament on?
Staring June 1, the Golf Channel and CBS Sports will broadcast parts of the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
Here’s a look at the broadcast schedule.
June 1
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Golf Channel: Live first round coverage, 2-6 pm
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Golf Channel Replay: 7-11 pm, 12-4 am (June 2)
June 2
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Golf Channel: Live second round coverage, 2-6 pm
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Golf Channel Replay: 9 pm-1 am
June 3
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Golf Channel: Live bonus third round coverage, 12:30-2:30 pm
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CBS Sports: Live third-round coverage, 2:30-6 p.m
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Golf Channel Replay: 9 pm-1 am, 3-7 am (June 4)
June 4
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Golf Channel: Live bonus final round coverage, 12:30-2:30 pm
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CBS Sports: Live final round coverage, 2:30-6 p.m
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Golf Channel Replay: 8:30 pm-12:30 am, 2:30-6 am (June 5)
June 5
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 2023 Memorial Tournament: what fans need to know before attending