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