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So, I'm going to the Wachovia Championship tomorrow and need advice...

ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭
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For my birthday, my wonderful wife got me a ticket to the final round of the Wachovia Championship tomorrow. (Woohoo!) I've never been to a PGA event of any kind before, and I'm hoping someone who has can give me some advice on the best way to watch... parade style (camp out for the day at one hole) or cross-country style (follow Tiger). Anyone?

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  • kadokakidkadokakid Posts: 426 ✭✭
    Depending on how tough it is to get around, I prefer to walk the entire course start at first hole early in the round and just keep advancing ending up at 18 with the last few groups.

    Unless Woods and Mickleson or Singh are paired together would be fun to follow that group a few holes.

    Depends on the crowds and how tough it is to get a decent vantage point at different spots along the way.


    Have a great time.

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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    I've been to the Shell Houston Open several times. The difference being not many superstars show due to it being just before The Masters image

    I would suggest getting there super early, grabbing a few beverages, walk around the course, and take in the scenery.

    The great thing about watching golf is that you can watch the tourney from where ever your heart desires. If your legs are getting tired, camp out at a hole. Or if you see a player you want to watch, pick up your stuff and follow... It's completely up to you image

    Have a blast and happy birthday!
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  • Alfonz24Alfonz24 Posts: 3,114 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you follow Tiger, there will be huge crowds following him. So getting close will be near impossible unless you camp out 2 holes in advance and wait for him to come through.

    My preference has been finding a good par 3 hole. You will still be close to see the tee shots and near the green. Nothing more exiting than seeing a hole in one. Or near hole in ones.

    As mentioned above, try different styles and see what suits your tastes the best.

    Also, I believe they do not allow cell phones on the course anymore.
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  • VolverVolver Posts: 753
    I would recommend walking around early...it's still fun watching the guys way off the leaderboard - they are still pros. Then maybe find a nice tee to plant yourself while you take a break. I never watch at the green - too boring and hard to really watch a "swing"
  • bri2327bri2327 Posts: 3,178 ✭✭
    Having been to dozens of events over the years at various courses my advice would be to get there as early as they will allow, walk the course, take some time to catch the driving range where you can get a feel for their routine and swings close up, make a stop at the practice green where again you can see them at practice, then find a hole you are fond of and camp out in order to see all the players play through.

    If you try to follow any of the big groups you might be very dissapointed in how little you get to see. By finding a good hole and vantage point you can claim your spot and see each group pass by during the entire day.

    For anyone going to an event for the first time walking the course is essential. You'll regret not getting to see the playing field as a whole otherwise, and you certainly wouldnt get to see it by trying to follow a group during the day.

    By hitting the practice range and putting green you are able to get up close and personal with MANY players during a time where they are accessible. Most, if not all will make time to sign, say hello or shake a hand during their practice time. Once their round starts its all business and your chances are zero for any interaction.

    Take advantage of these times where PGA golf is uninque in sports and you are able to interact with the players, its well worth it. A stop at a repair trailor is also well worth it as players are often hanging around talking game while waiting for club/equipment adjustments to be made.

    Good luck and definately enjoy your first tourney. I will be the ranch it wont be your last !
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  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Thanks for the great advice all. Tomorrow comes early. I'll let you know how it goes.
  • ElemenopeoElemenopeo Posts: 2,577 ✭✭

    Just wanted to thank everyone again for their advice. It served me well yesterday. I had a great time. After wandering the course for quite a while and just taking in the event as a whole, I finally settled down at a nice spot on the 13th green (a good par 3 as Alfonz24 recommended) where I watched the last 14 pairings play through.

    After watching Tiger's tee shot hit a guy on the leg on the opposite side of the green from me (and Tiger's subsequent double bogey), I followed him over to 14 to watch his tee shot. I then camped out at the 18th tee the rest of the way in.

    It was definitely a much different experience than any other sporting event I've been to. It was a little weird to be able to see only a fraction of what was going on at any given time and having to rely on word-of-mouth to figure out what was happening or had happened elsewhere on the course. All-in-all though, a great way to spend the day.
  • VolverVolver Posts: 753
    Next year you need to go to the practice rounds....it's a whole different experience.
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