Ryder Cup Tickets and Admission

Radioheader

A friend of mine won two four day tickets to the Ryder Cup. As I didn't win any tickets myself he has kindly offered me one of his four day tickets. However, the name on "my" ticket is his mother's name. Looking at the website and the brochure with the tickets it seems to say that you will only be let in if you have a passport or driving license to match the name on the ticket. Upto Aug 21st you could have asked for a name change but neither of us were aware of it. They tried the same thing in the World Cup but gave up after a few days.
Do you think they will enforce the rule this time? And is there anyway around this problem?

slumped

Sorry to break it to you but from what I've heard from working in the industry they will be very strict on tickets/mobile phones/cameras etc.

Tickets will be checked at the Park and Ride facilities so if your name does not match your ticket then you won't even be allowed on the buses to get near the K-Club.

It's only right that this is the way. There are touts out there (not implying your friend is touting, your case seems genuine) that would love to make a killing on the Ryder Cup but thankfully they wont.

You could try www.rcts.co.uk to see if they can assist you.

There is also a Ryder Cup office in Dublin somewhere.

S

Radioheader

Thanks Slumped. Thought as much was true. The sad thing is that I knew I had the tickets months ago but I don't think it was ever made clear that I could change the name on the ticket. It seems hard to believe though that hundreds (and maybe thousands) of tickets will go to waste because the wrong name is on the ticket. What about births, deaths and marriages? I mean the applications were made in 2005! Still it's a big dilemna because there is no way of distinguishing between the true fans and the touts and you can see why they're keeping a hard line.

Hixfunk

I agree Radioheader that this does seem extremely strict but there is logic behind it. The US security requirements have been extremely strong. Have heard some anecdotal references to being able to get into the World cup with tickets and different names not being checked, but with this event being the US versus....... I assume that US officials have had alot of input into who will be allowed on or near the course. It will be interesting to see how many will get onto the course with "incorrect" ticketing.

If it was me, and I had a ticket with a different name I would still go to see. I wouldn't be able to pass up the opportunity:D

Radioheader

Hi Hixfunk, Can completely understand the logic okay, but it just seems to be particularly harsh. And knowing the names and the passport details of all ticket holders isn't necessarily a foolproof solution as terrorists could still get in by following the protocol necessary to get a ticket. These guys don't care that their identity will be revealed after the event.
And don't worry I will definitely turn up on the day to try to gain entry regardless!!!

slumped

OP - I have a telephone number for Ryder Cup office in Dublin.

PM me for details.

S

munster30

In the same boat here myself, have two tickets from my sister. How are they going to regulate the corporates. I mean if guys are being invited, how can they have their names on tickets

DalkeithRFC

slumped wrote:

OP - I have a telephone number for Ryder Cup office in Dublin.

PM me for details.

S

Slumped, could I get the phone number too....I DID change the name on the tickets back in October but they didn't !!

Radioheader

munster30 wrote:

In the same boat here myself, have two tickets from my sister. How are they going to regulate the corporates. I mean if guys are being invited, how can they have their names on tickets

The corporates have a more preferential rule I believe (as is always the way with these events!) Then have more time to submit names and passports and the K club will just have a list of the day of those who can be admitted.

As you can imagine the amount of wastage for this event is going to be incredible. Sad really that the genuine fan loses out once while the corporates lush it up.

prospect

I think it is more to do with black market tickets than security.

I have two saturday passes given to me by a supplier who happen to be an official sponser. Their company name is on the ticket and nothing else. I could give these to anyone I wish as there is no individuals name printed on them.

kc66

Maybe if your friend brought his mothers driving license/passport and explained it is his mother, who cannot attend, who owned the ticket, they would accept it. Thats if they have any cop on. It is obviously not touted then.

Radioheader

kc66 wrote:

Maybe if your friend brought his mothers driving license/passport and explained it is his mother, who cannot attend, who owned the ticket, they would accept it. Thats if they have any cop on. It is obviously not touted then.

That's what I'm planning to do. There's no way I'm turning down a Ryder Cup ticket anyhow. I was just going to bring a copy of his mother's passport?

gipo2

When I was applying for the ticket lottery in June 2005 I didnt know who else would be going so both of my tickets have my name on them, however my sister is going to use one of them.

Radioheader

OK, I didn't realise you could do that. I thought there had to be a different name apportioned to each ticket. That's perfect that as you can give the ticket to anyone then. Unfortunately not so easy for the rest of us.

one man clappin

I have two tickets in my own name. I was going to bring my nephew with me. Will this be ok or am I in a bit of bother. I applied last year and did not realise you had to name anybody for the second ticket.

Radioheader

I think you're fine in that instance but probably better to email your question to tickets@rcts.co.uk and they should be able to help out.