Memorial Golf Tournament
Traffic, Parking and Directions for the 2009 Memorial Tournament
(Dublin, Ohio) — Dublin Police have designed a traffic management plan to ease congestion for the motoring public during the 2009 Memorial Tournament, June 1-7.
“We ask that residents as well as visitors show an extra degree of patience during tournament week, as traffic will be heavy, especially around rush hour on Thursday and Friday,” said Lt. Heinz von Eckartsberg. “Motorists not going to the tournament should try to avoid Glick Road, Dublin Road, Brand Road, Riverside Drive and Muirfield Drive.”
During tournament week, traffic on I-270 will be heaviest heading away from the City from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
“Motorists are encouraged to avoid using I-270 in and around Dublin during evening rush hour on Thursday and Friday of Tournament week,” said von Eckartsberg. “We suggest allowing extra time to reach destinations if traveling in this area."
Dublin police suggest these routes for local residents:
South of Muirfield Village – take Dublin Road to the main parking area off Dublin Road south of Glick Road or take Muirfield Drive to Brand Road, east on Brand Road to Ashbaugh Road and north on Ashbaugh Road to the Ashbaugh parking lot.
East of Muirfield Village – take Riverside Drive north to Glick Road, Glick Road to Dublin Road and Dublin Road south to the main parking area.
Dublin police suggest these routes for visitors to the area:
Motorists entering the area from I-270 are recommended to utilize Exit 20 at Sawmill Road northbound to Hard Road. Turn left on Hard Road to Riverside Drive and turn right on Riverside Drive. Follow the event parking signs on Riverside Drive to the appropriate parking area. Police recommend following the signs to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium parking areas where busses will transport patrons directly to the tournament grounds. The parking and shuttle service are both free for those coming to the Memorial Tournament.
From state Route 161 westbound – state Route 161 to Riverside Drive (state Route 257), turn right; Riverside Drive (going north) to Emerald Parkway, turn left; Dublin Road (state Route 745), turn right; Dublin Road to main parking area off Dublin Road south of Glick Road.
From U.S. Route 33 eastbound: U.S. Route 33 to Avery-Muirfield Drive; turn right; Avery Road becomes Muirfield Drive immediately north of U.S. Route 33; follow Muirfield Drive north to Brand Road, turn right, Brand Road to Ashbaugh Road, turn left, Ashbaugh Road to the Ashbaugh parking lot.
From Riverside Drive northbound – Riverside Drive to Emerald Parkway, turn left; Dublin Road, turn right; Dublin Road to main parking area off Dublin Road south of Glick Road.
From I-71 southbound: Exit 1-71 at U.S. 36 and 37 west; U.S. 36 and 37 west to U.S. 23 and 42 south; U.S. 23 and 42 south to U.S. 42 west; U.S. 42 west to state Route 745, turn left; state 745 to main parking area off Dublin Road south of Glick Road.
Exit routes:
From the Dublin Road main parking area south of Glick Road – To quickly exit the main parking area, use the drive in the far northeast corner of the lot (behind the Bogey Inn) to go directly to Glick Road; turn right to access the O'Shaughnessy Bridge. From approximately 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, the bridge will be one-way toward Riverside Drive (east).
From the Ashbaugh Lot: Ashbaugh Road to Brand Road, turn left; Brand Road to Coffman Road, turn right; Coffman Road to Post Road, turn left; Post Road to U.S. Route 33 and I-270.
From Muirfield Drive median and clubhouse parking areas: Take Muirfield Drive south to U.S. Route 33 and I-270.
For those leaving the Tournament, both lanes of Glick Road across the O'Shaughnessy Bridge will be one way eastbound from approximately 3 to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.
Parking and Traffic Information
The main parking area for the Memorial Tournament is located off Dublin Road (state Route 745) south of Glick Road, near the sixth tee of the Muirfield Village Golf Club. Overflow parking is available in the Ashbaugh Road lot.
To ensure ease of entrance and exit during the Tournament, follow the directions of police and security personnel. They are being updated constantly as to the availability of parking spaces. Clubhouse parking is available in the area shown on the map. Only those motorists bearing a Clubhouse parking pass will be permitted in this area.
“A Lot” parking is in the area off Muirfield and Crossgate drives and requires an "A Lot" pass for admittance. Members of the media, caddies, volunteers and staff are permitted to park in "A Lot” after obtaining their credentials. Shuttles to the clubhouse are available from this area, for members of these groups.
RV parking is located in the lot at the southeast corner of Muirfield and Crossgate. Passes are required and can be obtained by calling the Tournament office.
By local ordinance, parking on any Muirfield Village street is prohibited except in designated areas. Vehicles bearing Resident or Guest of Resident placards are not exempt from this regulation. Cars parked in the street in non-designated areas will be towed.
Hospitality Village patrons may park in the lot on Avery Road just north of Glick Road. A shuttle service to and from the Corporate Tent area will operate daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The gate located near the sixth tee (Dublin Road) is an excellent location for spectators being dropped off for the day or for spectators who may be carpooling and wish to let their passengers out before parking their cars.
Parking for people with disabilities:
Parking this year for patrons with handicapped placards has changed to a new area. This parking will be located at the corner of Muirfield and Memorial drives in the Muirfield Square Shopping Center. Access to this lot is limited to individuals/vehicles with a state issued Disability Placard. Shuttle Service to and from the Clubhouse will be available for these patrons.
Special passes can be obtained at the V.I.P. Courtesy Center (located at 5900 Cromdale Drive, Suite 100) to allow parking/drop-off for individuals with a disability. Also, accessible restroom facilities are located near the practice range and clubhouse. Call the Tournament office at 614- 889-6700 for exact locations of accessible parking areas and to receive passes in advance.
Alternate Parking:
Thursday through Sunday only: For the easiest access to Tournament grounds on Thursday through Sunday, Memorial Tournament patrons may park at the Columbus Zoo, located off of Riverside Dr. on SR 750. Shuttle buses will transport patrons directly to and from Tournament grounds. Parking for Tournament patrons is free.
Tune to 1610 AM for information
A radio broadcast station will update motorists on their way to the Tournament. Tune your car radio to 1610 AM for up-to-date information about traffic, parking and weather situations. Patrons should be able to receive the broadcast within a three-to-five mile radius from Muirfield Village Golf Club.
Questions concerning traffic and parking at the Memorial Tournament should be directed to Lt. Heinz von Eckartsberg, Dublin Police, 614-410-4800.