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Hi:

I'm going to my first golf tournament as a spectator (Target World Challenge) and was wondering what would be the recommended items to bring.

Sunscreen
Umbrella (maybe)
Waterproof shoes
Bottled water?

Anything else that I'm missing?

thanks much.

Possibly some aspirin or tylenol, a few band-aids, tape. I've never played in a tournament, but I'd think some of these things could be usefull, you never know if/when you'll get a blister, headache, etc.

I'd add the following...

An airhorn
Some stink bombs
Firecrackers
Some M-80's or quarter sticks if there are any ponds on the course
A flask or two of whiskey

Nah, but seriously, here's my advice. Bring an umbrella if there is a good chance of rain. Dress for the weather. Other than that, travel light. I've been to a few tourneys and there's nothing worse than walking around carrying junk you don't need. I bring a snack like a granola bar and nothing else. I never sit at one hole. I'd rather walk the course and follow a group I'm interested in for a number of holes.

Carrying fold-up chairs and huge jugs of water are a big-time hassle. You want to be able to relax and enjoy your spectating experience. You'll probably amass some programs and other junk to carry let alone bringing anything.

I go to that tournament every year (friend owns the home next door to Wayne Gretzky) so all of us hang out on the patio and walk some of the course to watch.

Wear comfortable shoes with traction...theres a few elevation changes there (hilly)...so you want traction...bring a windbreaker...it can get chilly there.

Bottled water is good and some snack bars...the more important thing is what NOT to bring.

Sherwood will NOT allow you to bring cameras or cell phones on the premises...and most likely you'll be parking a ways from the course and you'll be ****** being refused admittance at their gate and having to walk all the way back to your car to drop off the cell phone or camera....and return.

Next thing is don't buy souvenirs till AFTER the event is over...they will have tables set up on the deck as you leave with discounted items.

Have fun!

maelkoth: Have fun! And we would appreciate an account of any interesting first hand observations from the tournament!

Martini,you have obviously visited the british open on the final day.

I was at the scottish open this year at loch lomond and the only thing i would recommend would be is to take your own food.The prices in these tournaments are very expensive....have fun.

Haha I thought you said you were playing in your first tournament, not watching your first tournament. With that being said, disregard what I said up above.

Yeah, I'm actually thinking of picking up where that streaker guy left off. That guy with "19th hole" painted on his back and an arrow pointing to his anus. An article from '07 alluded to his retirement.

Great advice everyone...thanks much. Who knows, maybe tylenol and band-aids may come in handy if I'm hit by an errant Tiger shot. Looking forward to going, and I'll post any interesting anecdotes as I seem 'em.

Yeah, it's more advantage if we are always prepared. It's a good idea to bring a small first aid kit to avoid problems later.