If you're in your golf vacation,
and luckily you've had a chance to experience a golf tournament, let us double up the excitement of this already-amazing opportunity.
Here are some tips:
Choose
and Plan. Planning
is still king in whatever venture. For golf tournaments, ask
yourself: Do you want to hike and watch your favorite player or do
you want to camp at one hole so you can watch everyone play the same
holes and compare their games? Or do you want to really see the whole
course?
If you want to follow
your favorite player, keep an eye out for the pairings guide as you
enter the grounds for the easy access of the players you’d like to
see throughout the day.
If
you want a taste of everything, consider spending your time at a location where
you can watch most amount of golf. The best spots for you, according
to an avid golf spectator, is behind the 4th
hole so you can see the 2nd,
3rd,
4th,
and 5th
hole, or between the 15th
and 16th
hole.
Regardless of the path
you choose, set your plan before you arrive.
What
to bring (and not). Of
course, you can bring sunglasses, binoculars, and plenty of drinking
water. In most cases, tournament security will block spectators
carrying backpacks, cameras, over-sized chairs, laptops, bicycles,
radios, weapons, signs and banners, cellphones (and any other devices
that could make noise—these devices might distract the players and
other spectators). Or you better check first the list of the allowed
things to carry inside the tournament course.
Weather.
We
are not ruining the train of excitement, but yes, bad weather can
happen anytime. Just in case an inclement weather is announced, stay
away from these zones: open areas, hilltops/high places, isolated
tress, golf carts, and wire fences.
Etiquette.
Yes,
you do have to observe appropriate behavior while inside the course.
To simplify, just follow what you're told by the volunteers at the
course area. Most importantly, be courteous to the players, and don't
distract them while they play since they have to concentrate. A small distraction may cost a player a million dollars. Remember that most of
the players make a living of these golf tournaments.
And be reminded of the
"Hands in the air" gesture by the volunteer, which means stop
and be quiet while golfers are playing their shots.
The
best holes. According
to many, holes from 15 to 18 are the best parts of the game. These
holes are the final stretch. You will surely get tips on how to play
difficult shots for your game and try to emulate on your golf trip.
Above
all, have fun. There's
nothing like a professional golf tournament. It will surely complete
your entire golf vacation.
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