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Best day to attend a practice round - for the US Open?

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Generally for a golf tournament (specifically the US Open in a couple of weeks), if you were to go walk around on a practice day, which day is best?  Mon/Tue/Wed?

By best i mean most players playing/practicing, generally more relaxed, might get an autograph or something, etc..

On that note, is it cool to ask for an autograph on practice rounds? (during? before? after?)

Thanks!!


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Generally for a golf tournament (specifically the US Open in a couple of weeks), if you were to go walk around on a practice day, which day is best?  Mon/Tue/Wed?

By best i mean most players playing/practicing, generally more relaxed, might get an autograph or something, etc..

On that note, is it cool to ask for an autograph on practice rounds? (during? before? after?)

Thanks!!

I went on all three practice days in 2008.  If I had to pick one I would have picked Tuesday.  Guys are still arriving on Monday and on Wednesday some of the players had tapered off but virtually everyone was out on Tuesday.  Autographs were OK between holes (I didn't try to get any).  The US Open site has a guide for people attending that sets out the rules for things like autographs and pictures.

Don't neglect the practice tee, short game practice area and putting green.  One of our best moments was by the practice green when we realized that one of the other spectators was the wife of one of the "unknowns" and got into a chat with her.  She was so incredibly proud of her husband getting into the Open.

If you are personable there are also lots of other interesting folks around who will be happy to chat with you.  We had an interesting chat with a guy from Australia who was a golf superintendent back home but was there as a volunteer to help with the course.  He was responsible for applying the chemicals (insecticides?  fertilizer?) to the greens for a group of holes.  We also had a chat with a couple of fellows who turned out to be Rules officials who were checking out a drop zone.  I even had a minute or so chat with Dottie Pepper.

You will have a great time.  I am envious.

Oh, make sure you allow a little time for the merchandise tent.

But then again, what the hell do I know?

Rich - in name only

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I am planning on going Tuesday -- looking to find/follow the PMick money game

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)


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Cool.. i'll try and walk it on Tuesday as well.  thanks gang.


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