# Where to Play, Eat, and Stay During PGA's Memorial Tournament in Ohio
Golf fans heading to Columbus this summer for the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village will find plenty beyond the fairways. The PGA event draws thousands of spectators annually to Ohio's capital, creating peak season demand for hotels, restaurants, and attractions throughout the city.
The Memorial Tournament runs at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, a suburb north of Columbus. Hotel availability tightens significantly during tournament week, with properties like the Hilton Columbus Downtown and the Renaissance Columbus Downtown charging premium rates. Booking accommodations early proves essential. Mid-range options near the course include the Residence Inn by Marriott and the Drury Inn and Suites, which offer shuttle services to the tournament.
Columbus dining scene caters well to tournament visitors. The German Village neighborhood serves authentic Schnitzel and Wurst at Lindey's and The Refectory, while downtown hotspots like Harvest Bistro and The Smiths at 50 Lincoln offer farm-to-table fare. For casual bites, North Market, a century-old public market, stocks sandwiches and local specialties.
Beyond golf, Columbus attractions keep families entertained. The Columbus Museum of Art charges $15 for general admission. The Franklin Park Conservatory showcases 400 plant species. The Ohio History Center provides context on regional heritage.
Muirfield Village itself opened in 1974, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The club hosts the Memorial Tournament annually, one of golf's most prestigious regular events on the PGA Tour schedule. Tournament tickets range from $50 for practice rounds to $150 for final round admission.
Getting to Columbus works via John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), served by United, American, Southwest, and Delta. Rental cars remain the eas