Autographs
Autographs are permissible, however, not during a player's round.

Bleachers
Bleacher seating will be available throughout the golf course and at the practice range.

Bicycle Parking
Bicycle racks will be available at the Main Admission Gate.

Camera Policy
Cameras are permitted on Monday - Wednesday ONLY.

Concessions
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.

Dates

Format
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.

Handicap Access
Pride Mobility Scooters will be provided free of charge on a first come, first serve basis at the Main Admission Gate.

Hospitality Packages
For more information on hospitality packages, contact Mike Zinga at (425) 868-8800, extension 313 or mike.zinga@sahalee.com.

Kids / Youth Tickets
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.  

Merchandise
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.

Parking
Parking information will be sent with tickets approximately 4-6 weeks in advance of the Championship. The information will also be posted on the Parking page when it is determined.

Phones
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.

Fred Couples
Hale Irwin
Peter Jacobsen
Bernhard Langer
Tom Lehman

Greg Norman
Tom Watson

Prohibited Items (subject to change)
The following items can not be brought into the championship:

• No Cell Phones, including any cell phones with photographic capabilities
• No PDAs and/or other Portable Email Devices
• No Noise Producing Electronic Devices
• No Cameras and/or Camcorders (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal photographic use only and without their cases)
• No Bags or backpacks larger than 8"W x 8"H x 8"D in its natural state
• No Cases and/or Covers (such as chair or umbrella covers).  Umbrellas are permitted.
• No Signs, Posters and/or Banners
• No Televisions and/or Radios
• No Food and/or Beverage
• No Containers and/or Coolers
• No Pets (other than service animals)
• No Lawn and/or Folding Armchairs.  Chairs without arms and golf stools are permitted.
• No Bicycles
• No Ladders
• No Metal-spiked Golf Shoes
• No Noisemaking Devices
• No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)

Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel, in their sole discretion.

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
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 2010 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
Many locations around the golf course, mostly adjacent to concession areas.

Schedule of Events
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.  There is not a Pro/Am as the U.S. Senior Open is a USGA Championship.

Television
The U.S. Senior Open will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on Thursday and Friday and NBC on Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets
Daily tickets to the Practice Rounds and Championship Rounds as well as week-long passes will be available beginning in the summer of 2010.

For more informatino, visit the Tickets section of this website.

Volunteer Opportunities
A variety of Volunteer positions will be available in 2009.  For more information, visit the Volunteer section of this website.