Can you drink at golf tournaments

All competitors should be treated with respect and proper on-course etiquette. It may be a boring answer, but the best thing for you to do when you are at a PGA event is to do whatever best suits you.

If you enjoy walking and have the energy to walk the course, do that. If you prefer to sit and watch from a grandstand area or a collapsible chair, then do that. When the first batch of golfers reach the 18th hole, start there and walk the course backwards from the 18th hole down to the 1st hole.

This will allow you to see every hole and many different golfers. When you reach the 1st hole, you can stay there until the leaders tee off later in the day. Then follow those groups back through the course.

If you plan on bringing a chair and sitting near a tee box or green all day, make sure you consider the weather. There will not be much shade near greens or tee boxes, and you will be exposed to the sun for long periods of time. Yes, you can bring a baby into a PGA tournament. There are some specifics you will want to consider before you choose to do that. See our article here detailing what you need to know about bringing a baby into a PGA event, including issues you may have with security at the gate.

Yes, smoking is allowed on the grounds at PGA events. You will want to review some etiquette issues that we cover in our smoking at PGA events article here. Majors are without a doubt the most prestigous golf tournaments to attend. The other three majors are played in the United States. If you are unable to attend a major tournament, there are other tournaments that hold significance. The Players Championship is considered by some to be the unofficial fifth major.

Also, the Fedex Playoffs at the end of the year consist of four separate tournaments all of which hold significance in crowning the Fedex Champion.

Another bucket list tournament to attend for many golf fans is the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Pebble Beach is considered to be one of the prettiest courses in all of the world. When attending a PGA tournament, prepare yourself for large crowds, especially if many of the best golfers in the world are playing that week.

Some single-day crowds at PGA tournaments can be in excess of , people. Keep this in mind when putting together your plan for what to bring and where to sit. If you are going to a tournament that Tiger is golfing in, you will likely want a chance to see him up close.

Beware, the galleries following Tiger can be massive, and swell even larger on the weekends. If you are wanting to see Tiger up close, you have the option to watch him on the practice range before he tees off. Tiger, post-injuries, does not play in as many tournaments as he once did. So seize the opportunity when you have it. Paul has been with us from our beginnings. If you are looking for tickets for a Miami Heat game, you have many options to choose from, including buying from the team.

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Would you like to get started? Proud Partners. Alcohol Policy The sale of all alcoholic beverages, including beer, to the general public will end at the end of play each day. Mobile Device Policy Devices must always be on silent; flash may not be used. Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos content in all areas throughout tournament week. Content may be used for personal purposes e.

No live streaming or real-time coverage e. Data use e. Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas. Please be respectful of play and do not interfere with players, caddies or media.