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Hello gentleman. Have the opportunity to attend either a PGA Tour Event OR Champions Tour Event this fall. And was just curious if there were any pros/cons to attending either. Having never attended a pro golf event before, am just curious HOW GOOD these guys are up close. And though I don't usually like to assume, I will assume that the PGA Tour will probably have more 300 yard drives ? Not that that is a deal-breaker or anything.

 

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Probably easier to get closer to the action at a Champions.

I did Ryder Cup practice day (Hazeltine) two years ago and an LPGA Sunday 3 months ago (Singapore) and it was no contest in terms of access to the players and proximity to the play.

But I'll likely go to the 3M here for the Champions as my last spectator event and then just watch on TV.  (unless I can volunteer for a tournament if it gets me a free round somewhere cool).

They are all good, so you'll still great golf and the top players.

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No particular reason, but given the choice, I'd rather watch the senior tour guys play. 

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Thank you, sirs !!!

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Agree with the part about "getting close up" to the senior pros, but at many events that opportunity is ruined by the old guys using carts. Sometimes they zip right past you in the cart trying hard not make eye contact. I've volunteered at several of them and almost got killed several times by the players zipping around blind corners in the carts. 

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8 minutes ago, RandyBobbitt said:

Agree with the part about "getting close up" to the senior pros, but at many events that opportunity is ruined by the old guys using carts. Sometimes they zip right past you in the cart trying hard not make eye contact. I've volunteered at several of them and almost got killed several times by the players zipping around blind corners in the carts. 

Thank you, sir ! Will keep that in mind if I choose to attend. 

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23 hours ago, rehmwa said:

Probably easier to get closer to the action at a Champions.

This is absolutely the case at most events.  I really enjoy the Champions Tour, not only for the smaller crowds and ability to get improved close up viewing, but because I particularly like watching the players that I grew up watching. The last PGA Tour event I attended was Chambers Bay.  In addition to being very crowded, the course layout and decisions by the tournament mgmt. severely limited viewing.  In comparison, I attended the Boeing Classic every year from its beginning, including final round Sunday, and never had issues getting great viewing. 

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24 minutes ago, fishgolf said:

This is absolutely the case at most events.  I really enjoy the Champions Tour, not only for the smaller crowds and ability to get improved close up viewing, but because I particularly like watching the players that I grew up watching. The last PGA Tour event I attended was Chambers Bay.  In addition to being very crowded, the course layout and decisions by the tournament mgmt. severely limited viewing.  In comparison, I attended the Boeing Classic every year from its beginning, including final round Sunday, and never had issues getting great viewing. 

Thank you, sir !

 

Would you say the competition is equally fun/exciting to watch ? 

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58 minutes ago, NoName said:

Thank you, sir !

 

Would you say the competition is equally fun/exciting to watch ? 

Yes.  Keep in mind that a good many of the CT players are still competing at select venues on the main tour.  Sure, you won't see too many 350 yard bombs, but all the rest of the play is every bit as much quality and competitive.

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40 minutes ago, fishgolf said:

Yes.  Keep in mind that a good many of the CT players are still competing at select venues on the main tour.  Sure, you won't see too many 350 yard bombs, but all the rest of the play is every bit as much quality and competitive.

Thank you !

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Let come what comes, let go what goes. See what remains. "

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