What is your favorite PGA/LPGA tournament to attend in person...

[GolfLug]

. especially to watch the actual golf being played and then surrounding experience. I have attended only one.. last year's LPGA at Kingsmill. Awesome event. Plenty of golf watching accessibility, easy of getting around, directions, restrooms, concession stands. Loved it! Have been wanting to attend Quail Hollow in Charlotte, NC and Old Greenbrier in WV for a long time. One of these days.....

[mvmac]

I like going to Riviera.

[ccotenj]

i have fun at the shoprite lpga event here in new jersey... course is easy to get around, crowds are relatively small, you don't have to park a zillion miles away, and watching the ladies play a course i've played several times is cool (and VERY humbling!)... i went to the us open at merion... i wouldn't go again... merion is a wonderful golf course (i was lucky enough to have the opportunity to play it once), but from a spectator pov, it was kinda tough because the place is so small, and getting there was NOT fun... to be honest... golf is a lot better to watch on tv than it is on the property itself...

[DaveP043]

I used to enjoy the Kemper Open when it was held at the TPC Avenel in Maryland.  Many of the pros hated the course, but it was a "stadium design" with lots of outstanding vantage points for spectators.  I've also been to events at Pinehurst and Congressional, and these more traditional designs just don't have many good places to sit to see the action, outside of the grandstands.

[saevel25]

It has to be The WGC Firestone Inv.

I was going to that tournament all the way back into the mid to late 90's.

The South Course is a great course to watch a tournament because it's tightly spaced, so it's easy to get around the course.

[Gunther]

I've only been to 2 different ones: Colonial and Nelson. Of those, I prefer Colonial because the course is more iconic. I'd rather go to any of the majors but haven't had that opportunity as yet.

[David in FL]

TPC Sawgrass. The course was designed with spectators in mind and has a ton of mounds that make for great viewing. The Masters, even just a practice round, is an absolute must see too. Honestly though, I'd still rather play golf in the morning and watch it on TV later, than take the entire day to see a relatively little bit of golf live at a tournament.

[DaveP043]

Honestly though, I'd still rather play golf in the morning and watch it on TV later, than take the entire day to see a relatively little bit of golf live at a tournament.

Amen!

On the other hand, I had a pretty sweet deal at the 2014 US Open at Pinehurst.  I was a marshall, so my badge was good for the entire week.  We stayed with friends at their house, about two-par-4 holes walk from the main gate.  On days when I wasn't scheduled to work, I could go up for an hour or two, and still have time for an afternoon round of golf.  I'd just find a spot in one of the grandstands near #11 or 12 green and watch and relax for a bit.

[Golfingdad]

Honestly though, I'd still rather play golf in the morning and watch it on TV later, than take the entire day to see a relatively little bit of golf live at a tournament.

Me too. Ive only been to Torrey (Farmers a couple of times, U.S. open), La Costa (TOC pre Kapalua era), And Pebble and Spyglass for the ATT. I'll vote Pebble for the course itself, and for being the first I ever went to.

[Natural Patrick]

Although it's no longer a stop for the PGA tour. The International at Castle Pines. It's still the most Beautiful golf course I have ever step foot on.

[phan52]

Everybody should experience the Masters at Augusta at least once.

[ccotenj]

Everybody should experience the Masters at Augusta at least once.

i keep trying... i'm gonna win in the ticket lottery someday...

[GolfLug]

Everybody should experience the Masters at Augusta at least once.

Uh-huh.

[RGoosen]

I have only attended one golf tournament live. I happened to go to the Masters on Sunday in 2006 when Mikelson won his 2nd Masters. Yes it was an awesome experience. However, I'm not sure I would want to attend a live event other than the Masters. I get offered free tickets to the Tour Championship every year and I usually pass them up. Having seen the Masters live, basically makes everything else less exciting. Watching on TV sounds better. (as a side note...I actually got into with Freddie Couples girlfriend as a spectator at the Masters that year. If you want to know what happened you can PM me. I don't want to post it on here b/c I like Couples and I don't want to give off the impression that I dislike her or Freddie.)

[Cali Ace]

Only been to one. The last Woods tourney at Sherwood. Can't wait to get to the next one. The ultimate would be the Masters . Planning on hitting Riviera,Pebble and Torrey asap.

[WUTiger]

As I've said before, the John Deere Classic in Silvis, IL (near Moline).

The people are friendly and laid back, and if you order a few weeks ahead of time, you can get a good hotel room for under $100.

Also, the Moline/Quad Cities area promotes the fact they have about 30 golf courses in the area you can play when you're not watching the tournament.

[MyrtleBeachGolf]

The Memorial at Muirfield Village. Although the weather is usually iffy, the course is amazing. Love attending that tourney.

[No Mulligans]

I've been to Torrey several times including the U.S. Open.  The only other tournament I've attended was the LPGA at Aviara.  I preferred the LPGA for the smaller crowds, and the players seem to be having a better time.