Schedule - The Thunderbolt

This is a tentative schedule and subject to change
2024 Schedule
Friday, December 27
All DayTransportation provided to Hilton Garden Inn from airport
4:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.Arrivals/check-in of tournament participants-Hilton Garden Inn
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Rotational Transport between HG and SG (practice range only)
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.Player's Lounge and Game Room open at HGI
Saturday, December 28
6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Breakfast served -HGI
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Opening Ceremonies for the Patriot at the Wigwam on the driving range. This is NOT a mandatory event for Thunderbolt Players.. Transportation will NOT be provided.
11:00 a.m.Transportation from HGI to Sterling Grove CC
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Player Registration
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Military Display, Group Picture, warm-up. WEAR YOU JACKET AND CAP PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION Lunch will be provided
12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Practice Round at SG-shotgun start in groups of four
5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.Transportation from SG to HGI
6:00 p.m.Dinner at Hilton Garden Inn in the Player's Lounge provided by Rudy's BBQ
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.Player's Lounge and Game Room open at HGI
Sunday, December 29
6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Breakfast served at HGI
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Transportation from SG to HGI (every 20 minutes)
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Round 1 of The Thunderbolt Invitational
1:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.Lunch served at SG VIP tent
2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.Transportation from SG to HGI (every 20 minutes)
5:00 p.m.Transportation from HGI to the Wigwam for Wounded Warrier presentation and deployed soldier notes
5:30 p.m.-6:45 p.m.Dinner in Wigwam Sachem Ballroom (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
6:45 p.m.Transportation from Wigwam to HGI
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Player’s Lounge and Game Room at HGI
Monday, December 30
6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Breakfast served HGI
7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Transportation from HGI to SG (every 20 minutes)
9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Second round of the Thunderbolt Invitational
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Lunch served at SG VIP Tent
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Transportation from SG to HGI (every 20 minutes)
5:30 p.m.Bus from HGI to Wigwam to attend Patriot Unplugged Concert
5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.Player's Lounge and Game Room at HGI
8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.Bus from Wigwam to HGI - Leaves from Red's
Tuesday, December 31
6:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.Breakfast served at HGI
7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Transportation from HGI to SG
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Third and final round of The Thunderbolt Invitational
1:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Lunch served at SG in the VIP tent
4:00 p.m. (approx.)Awards ceremonies at VIP tent - SG
2:30 p.m. , 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.Transportation from SG to Sky Harbor Airport