Schedule Of Events
July 28 – August 3, 2008
| Monday | Practice Round |
| Tuesday | Practice Round |
| Wednesday | Practice Round |
| Thursday | Round 1 |
| Friday | Round 2 |
| Saturday | Round 3 |
| Sunday | Final Round |
Click here for details on our special events and exhibitions.
ATM
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An ATM will be available in the Merchandise Tent. |
Autographs
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Autographs are permissible, however, |
Bleachers
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Bleacher seating will be available
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Bicycle Parking
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Bicycle racks will be available at the Main Admission Gate on the west side of the Broadmoor property. Click here for more details.
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Camera Policy
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Cameras are permitted on Monday - Wednesday ONLY. |
Concessions
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There will be numerous concession stands located throughout the golf course serving a variety of items. No food and beverage can be brought in to the championship.
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Dates |
Monday, July 28 - Sunday, August 3, 2008 |
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Format
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72 Hole stroke play; field will be cut to low 60 and ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the leader following the completion of the second round.
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Golf Course
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The Championship will be played on the East Course at the Broadmoor. |
Group Tickets
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Group ticket packages are now available ranging in price from $3,500 to $750. Visit the Group Ticket page for additional information.
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Handicap Access
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Pride Mobility Scooters will be provided free of charge on a first come, first serve basis at the Main Admission Gate.
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Handicap Parking |
Handicap parking is available to spectators with a valid handicap parking pass in the World Arena parking lot (Senior Open LOT A). Wheelchair accessible vehicles will be available to transport spectators with disabilities to and from the course.
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Hospitality Packages
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For more information on hospitality packages, contact Liz Leckemby at 719-633-OPEN, ext 2 or lleckemby@broadmoor.com.
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Inclement Weather |
The USGA will have meteorology staff on-site monitoring the possibility of inclement weather. If inclement weather is approaching, special weather warning signs will be posted on leaderboards around the course. When the sign appears, spectators are advised to take immediate precautions (including clearing grandstands) PRIOR to play being suspended. In the event of a weather warning, please avoid: |
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If play is suspended, which will be indicated by 1 prolonged air-horn blast, please close your umbrella and seek shelter immediately.
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Kids / Youth Tickets
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Kids 17 and under are admitted FREE to the championship when accompanied by a ticketed adult each day of the championship. One adult may escort up to nine (9) kids. It is not necessary to notify the championship office in advance. For more information on the kids program, visit the Kids in Free page.
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Merchandise
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The on-site merchandise tent covering over 8,000 square feet will offer a variety of merchandise bearing the U.S. Senior Open logo. Some of the merchandise available for purchase will include caps, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, artwork, lapel pins, golf balls, divot repair tools, ball markers, towels and much, much more. Acceptable forms of payment in the Merchandise Pavilion are: U.S. dollars, traveler's checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard and VISA. Personal checks are not accepted.
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Parking
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All spectator parking is provided free of charge. Click here for additional information and maps.
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Phones
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Cell phones, PDA or other portable e-mail devices are NOT permitted on the grounds. |
Players |
156 professional and amateur players. The field has not yet been announced, although we are expecting those listed below. For a complete listing, visit the Players page. |
Prohibited Items
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The following items can not be brought into the championship: |
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Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion. |
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Parents with small children are allowed to bring strollers and diaper bags, if needed. These items are subject to reasonable inspection before entering and/or at any time during the Championship. |
Rain Policy
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If it rains on any day of the championship, play will continue as long as it is deemed safe to do so. Each day's ticket is valid only on the day it is printed for, therefore, a rain delay does not allow that day's ticket to be transferred or used on a different day of Championship play. All Corporate Hospitality will be open every day rain or shine. The USGA and 2008 U.S. Senior Open Championship staff will always keep spectators informed at the earliest possible moment of any changes made on this policy based upon situational circumstances. |
Restrooms
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Many locations around the golf course, mostly adjacent to concession areas. |
Schedule of Events
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Practice Rounds will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Championship Rounds will begin on Thursday with the field cut at the conclusion of play on Friday. Visit the Schedule of Events page for more information. Play will begin at approximately 7am daily and conclude at approximately 7pm. There is not a Pro/Am as the U.S. Senior Open is a USGA Championship. |
Television
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The U.S. Senior Open will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on Thursday and Friday and NBC on Saturday and Sunday. |
Tickets
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A variety of ticket options are available with prices beginning at $20. For more information, visit the Tickets section of this website. Tickets purchased on-line or over the phone will be mailed beginning June 16; please allow 8-10 days for delivery. |
Will Call
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Will Call will be located at the Main Admission Gate. Photo ID will be required at Will Call to pick up tickets. |
