Question about going to a practice round...

[augafan48]

I'm heading down to atlanta for the wednesday practice round of the PGA, and I was wondering before I buy tickets if wednesday is the best day to go?  Also, are there set tee times, what time should I try to get there, and can I bring a folding chair with me?  I'm hoping some of you know from experience, any answers or other information are greatly appreciated!

P.S., its not my first pro golf event, (masters, nationwide tour stops), but it is the first practice round I'm going to.

[turtleback]

I'd suggest you download the spectator guide.

http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/2011/event/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid;=51037

[augafan48]

I have looked at the guide before, but I just wanted everyone's opinion on what the best day to go is, if there are tee times etc., just things you wouldn't really know unless you had been

[Double Bogey]

My only practice round experience has been at the Masters, but I would assume that other tourneys might be the same.

There are set tee times, but you will not know who is set to tee off until the morning of.  As an example, Augusta National had signs posted with who is on the range, and when they are scheduled to tee off (assuming that they will) and whether it will be on the front or back.  They did change quite often, but at least it gave you an idea of who was going to be on the course that day and whether it would be AM or PM before they did course work.

Not much info, but I hope it helps.

[WUTiger]

Went to the U.S. Senior Open in 2004 at Bellerive C.C.  Tuesday and Wednesday are both good days to go.

As DoubleB said, there are posted tee times, but not everyone shows up at the exact time. Sometimes travel delays. If you have a short list of favorite golfers, you should be able to follow one or two of them. If you just want golfer X, he might be a no-show.

Also, some players will practice early in the week, and not do much on Wednesday so they can start fresh.

During practice rounds you can usually ask players for autographs, whereas during tournament it's usually before and after rounds only. Also, I've had players chat with me a little during practice rounds, but rarely during the tournament rounds.

[turtleback]

Originally Posted by augafan48

I have looked at the guide before, but I just wanted everyone's opinion on what the best day to go is, if there are tee times etc., just things you wouldn't really know unless you had been

I thought you might find the answer to your question about the folding chair.