| Although golf seems to be a spectator sport that | | | | parking. All the professional golf events have |
| plays better on television, golf enthusiasts should go | | | | websites that can answer frequently asked |
| experience a live event at least once. | | | | questions. |
| Aspiring golfers will always want to go see how the | | | | Because many country clubs and golf courses that |
| pros do it when a professional golf tour comes to | | | | host professional events are located in suburban |
| their area. | | | | neighborhoods,parking may be limited. |
| Purchasing Tickets. Most professional events allow | | | | Field or roadside parking may be available, but in |
| you to purchase tickets on a per-day basis, or sell | | | | many cases, spectators will need to park at a |
| ticket packages for the duration of the event. For | | | | remote 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 weeklong | | | | should be respected as such. Silence is golden, and |
| event packages in the $30 range. Major tournaments | | | | spectators 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 chosen | | | | to a golfer in between his or her shots. |
| event to clarify what you can and cannot bring to | | | | Stay outside of designated boundaries, do not touch |
| the course with you (esp. refreshments, chairs and | | | | a ball that has been hit into the gallery, and although |
| cameras). Backpacks are usually allowed as long as | | | | there 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 be | | | | between 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 sun | | | | you 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 | | | | |