Watching A Live Golf Tournament (Part 2): Preparing For Your 1st Live Golf Game
Watching A Live Golf Tournament (Part 2): Preparing For Your 1st Live Golf Game
Is watching a professional live golf game more trouble than it’s worth? For those of you that caught part 1 of this article series, you may be under the impression that it is better to watch the game at home and enjoy the benefits of better comfort with golf commentators to let you know what’s going on minute-by-minute. However, there is always two sides to every coin and regardless of how you feel about live golf tournaments, there’s just nothing like it!
What To Do First
Once you have decided to go to your very first PGA tour, you are in for a real treat. Perhaps you might want to start off with a smaller-sized tournament, one that is being staged near your house, with 3,000 to 5,000 fans attending.
The first thing you have to do is a secure a place to park. Most tournament organizers do provide remote parking facilities that have shuttle buses to take you to and from the course.
Once you have established your parking set up, the next step is to choose which days you would like to attend. Most tournaments will last a week and will have a couple of practice days thrown in between.
You can purchase tickets to view the entire week or simply pay for the days of competition. If money is no object and you have plenty of time to spare, check out a full week ticket so that you can enjoy watching your favorite professional golfers practice in between games.
Tip: Consider checking out a Pro-Am tournament. These are unofficial competitions that have a very friendly atmosphere and typically takes place on Wednesday (the day before the actual tournament starts). Professional golfers are matched up with amateurs to play the game and this type of match-up is more for fun and commradity than anything else.
Preparation & Arrival
Now that you have established your transportation and parking situation for your live golf tournament, along with knowing which days you are attending and your ticket purchase, you must now make sure that you are prepared with the basic essentials.
Watch the weather report: Remember, although you will not be playing golf, much of your time will still be spent walking up and down the golf course. Check out the weather and prepare yourself for what is to come. Be prepared with rain gear if needed, appropriate clothing for hot or cold weather, etc.
Invest in a comfortable carry bag or backpack: A carry bag is perfect so that you can bring along drinks and snacks. Always carry plenty of water. Most golf games are played in beautiful weather with the son glaring down throughout the entire game. You cannot enjoy a full day of watching professional golfers play when feeling uncomfortable. Simply stay hydrated, bring healthy snacks, dress for the weather, and enjoy the event.