UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. -- Are tickets still available for the tournament?
No. All four rounds are sold out but some ticketsare still available for practice rounds through Wednesday.
Where do I park?
There are two designated parking areas.One is at Fort Steilacoom Park. The other is at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup.
There is also a passenger, taxi and limo drop-off area at Sunset Elementary School, which is about a 5-10 minute walk from Gate 2 and the 13th hole. There is no parking so you're expected to quickly drop off or pick up your passenger.
There will also be bicycle racks set up at those locations but owners are responsible for their security.
Can I ask for autographs?
The USGA has a strict no-autograph policy while players are on the course. You cannot ask for autographs from the time a player tees off on the first hole to the time they complete their round. This includes practice rounds.
Can I take pictures?
Yes, but the rules are strict and anyone violating them may be kicked out. Here is the USGA policy.
"Stand-alone cameras may only be brought, and mobile device camera features may only be used, during practice rounds only (Monday through Wednesday) and only for personal photographic use. No photography is permitted in the presence of a player from the time he addresses the ball until the completion of his swing (i.e., when a marshal's arms are raised). Video and audio recording are not permitted at any time with any device."
What's the mobile device policy?
Your device has to be no longer than 7 inches. It must be set to silent or vibrate at all times. If you want to make or receive a call, it must be done in designated "phone zones" located around the course.
What can I NOT bring onto the course?
It's pretty standard stuff if you've ever gone to a sporting event – with the exception that you have to be quieter.
- No weapons of any kind even if you have a permit
- No explosives or fireworks of any kind
- No tablets or computers
- No noise-producing devices (including portable speakers)
- No cameras (other than Monday through Wednesday for personal photographic use)
- No video or audio recording at any time with any device
- No backpacks, briefcases and/or Bags larger than 6" W x 6" H x 6" D in their natural state. However transparent or clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12"W x 12"H x 6"D are permitted.
- No signs, posters, or banners
- No food or beverages except for medical or infant needs, but you may bring an empty, clear plastic water bottle if it's no more than 24 ounces.
- No pets other than service animals assisting those who are disabled.
- No lawn chairs or oversized chairs with arms, but compact chairs without arms are permitted as long as they are out of the case.
- No ladders or step stools
- No bicycles inside admission areas or on the championship grounds
- No metal-spiked golf shoes
- Personnel do maintain discretion on any other items that may be considered illegal, dangerous or disruptive.
Where can I watch?
There are 18,000 grandstand seats on a first-come, first-serve basis. The USGA is asking spectators to use these rather than follow specific golfers due to limited rope line space.
I gotta pee. Where do I go?
There will be portable restrooms, including those for disabled spectators, throughout the course.
Where can I find First Aid stands, lost and found and how to I report a missing person?
There are three first aid stands -- next to Gate 1 and Gate 2, and next to the 4th Green.
There is also a lost and found / missing person booth next to Gate 1.
What happens if there's a tie for the lead at the end of Sunday?
You get one more day of golf. An 18-hole playoff will be held Monday starting at 9 a.m. Gates will open at 7 a.m.
