Attending A Golf Tournament

Although golf seems to be a spectator sport thatparking. All the professional golf events have
plays better on television, golf enthusiasts should gowebsites that can answer frequently asked
experience a live event at least once.questions.
Aspiring golfers will always want to go see how theBecause many country clubs and golf courses that
pros do it when a professional golf tour comes tohost professional events are located in suburban
their area.neighborhoods,parking may be limited.
Purchasing Tickets. Most professional events allowField or roadside parking may be available, but in
you to purchase tickets on a per-day basis, or sellmany cases, spectators will need to park at a
ticket packages for the duration of the event. Forremote location and ride a shuttle to the golf course.
most PGA Tour, LPGA and Champions Tour events,The tournament website should also list nearby
expect to pay around $30 for a single day ticket,hotels that will likely provide shuttle service to and
and around $75 for a four-day pass.from the course.
If you wish to attend a Nationwide Tour Event,Good Manners. Because golf is a gentleman's game, it
single-day tickets cost about $10, with weeklongshould be respected as such. Silence is golden, and
event packages in the $30 range. Major tournamentsspectators should not talk while a golfer is preparing
will likely cost a little more to attend.to swing, take pictures during a golfer's swing, or talk
Always check with the organizers of your chosento a golfer in between his or her shots.
event to clarify what you can and cannot bring toStay outside of designated boundaries, do not touch
the course with you (esp. refreshments, chairs anda ball that has been hit into the gallery, and although
cameras). Backpacks are usually allowed as long asthere may be a mad scramble to surround a miss hit
they are carrying towels, sunscreen and clothing.ball, use common sense to avoid standing in an area
Generally, you will want to travel light, since it will bebetween the golfer's miss hit ball and his next target.
a long day, and you will likely be walking several miles.If you don't follow the proper spectator etiquette
Dress comfortably, protect yourself from the sunyou could find yourself expelled from the course
with sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen.without a refund.So just go along, enjoy watching
Parking and Accommodations.the professionals play and have a fun day out.
Again, you should check with the event regarding