LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup Ticket & Member Info

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The Cognizant Founders Cup returns to Upper Montclair Country Club! The tournament is back for the third year and we anticipate a full field of impressive players. Tournament week is May 8th-12th with the Pro-Am taking place on Wednesday, May 8th and the Round 1 taking place on Thursday, May 9th. Nelly Korda is currently in the field with hopes of winning her record breaking 6th straight tournament! This year, the tournament will be streaming on Peacock and ESPN+; please check to make sure you have access to those services.

As we start preparing for the exciting return of the LPGA, there is a lot of information outlined for membership below. 

View history of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup HERE.

We do not have tickets to hand out at the Club. Mobile Only Event: You must enter this event by scanning your mobile barcode from the SeatGeek app.
Tickets cannot be printed; you must have the SeatGeek app for entry.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact LPGA Ticket Department at [email protected] or 386-236-2720. They can best assist you.

1. Download the SeatGeek app HERE and register for an account using your Club-associated email address ([email protected]). You can register within the SeatGeek app or online HERE. Once you have a SeatGeek account check your email to Verify Email before proceeding. If you already have a SeatGeek account with your UMCC associated email address, you can skip Step #1.
2. Next, you must link it to the LPGA Portal HERE.
   1. You will receive an email after Step 2 to finish connecting the accounts.
3. After linking the LPGA Portal to SeatGeek, close the SeatGeek tabs in your browser.
4. Proceed back to your SeatGeek account HERE.
5. Choose Cognizant Founders Cup Weekly Pass: General Admission.
6. Select Continue to Choose Your Tickets.
7. Select General Admission $0, then Continue to Checkout.
8. Enter your Phone Number, Tap Add Ons.
   1. If you wish to request additional tickets, or Junior tickets, do so here.
9. Tap Skip or Continue to Review, and Place Your Order.

You will receive two complimentary tickets per day (you can only use two per day; they cannot be stacked). Once you have secured your tickets, you will be able to send daily tickets to any guests through your SeatGeek app.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact LPGA Ticket Department at [email protected] or 386-236-2720. They can best assist you.

Complimentary Tickets: Each Member of Upper Montclair will receive two (2) complimentary general admission tickets per day for personal use. If you have a spouse or partner that receives email communications from the Club, they too are eligible for two complimentary tickets per day as well. Complete ticket details are above. 

Parking: All UMCC Members will have the ability to park at the PSE&G Right of Way located at the corner of Allwood Road and Hepburn Road. Your UMCC car sticker, or stating that you are a Member, will provide you entrance into the lot. From there, shuttle service to the Club via six-passenger golf carts will be available. Ride Share will be able to drop off in the Club's lot via the Hepburn Road fire entrance. Please note that Club access off of Route 3 will be closed for the entire week.  

Tournament Week Access: All Members must have an event ticket to enter Club property.

DON'T MISS OUT! If you want to upgrade to Hospitality tickets, hospitality and ticket package discussions will take place directly with LPGA representatives to craft the best experience for your clients, group of friends or family. Anyone who is interested in exploring Hospitality options, please reach out to Charlie and Jo  VIA EMAIL HERE.  We will put you in contact with our LPGA representative. Examples of these experiences are:

PRO-AM FOURSOME (Wednesday): Unique to the LPGA Tour, Pro-Am participants get to play with two LPGA Tour Players in a fun and unique setting, with an invite to Pairings Party on Tuesday night. Also included, 32 tickets (8 per day Thursday- Sunday) to Pioneer Pavilion on the 17th green, and logo branding. 

FOUNDERS CLUB (Thursday - Sunday): Tickets allow for event entrance and access to hospitality located at the 18th green.

1950’s CABANAS (Thursday - Sunday): Tickets allow for event entrance and four-day access to hospitality located at the 17th green with views of the 11th and 18th tees, and the 14th green. Your company name will be displayed on the tent gable which will include TV coverage.

PIONEER PAVILION (Thursday - Sunday): Tickets allow for event entrance and one-day or four-day access to hospitality located at the 17th green.

UMCC UPPER BAR (Thursday - Sunday): Tickets allow for event entrance and one-day access for up to 50 people to hospitality located in the Upper Bar overlooking 1st green. *This is a package for 50 attendees. Individual tickets are not available.

Opportunities for UMCC Members to volunteer will be handled through the Cognizant Founders Cup website. You may view the Volunteer Program Information HERE and register online HERE. As part of the tournament, the LPGA will be handling the administration of all Volunteers, while UMCC will be handling responsibilities of the driving range.
Hosting this prestigious tournament for the third consecutive year is an honor as we pay tribute to the 13 Founding Members of the LPGA Tour created in 1950.