[Jud_T]

There's no question that Tour events are one of the worst places to watch golf.  I was at the PGA at Medinah when Tiger beat Sergio, but I ended up watching most of it in the tent Sunday due to  the crowds...The best event I've been to was the Walker Cup at Chicagp Golf Club.  Not only was it a rare opportunity to see a great course, but I was walking right down the fairway with J.B. Holmes and Anthony Kim with only a handful of other spectators!

[Anthony_Nysse]

One thing to consider is the practice facility and particularly the short game area.Sure you want to go on the course but watching up close practice is a must for the experience.I love Colonial's big short game area because you cas stand three feet from guys hitting every shot imaginable.The Nelson blocks the view of half the range for example.Not sure how Memorial sets this feature up.

Mike,
  When I was at C3, other than #13, I'd have to say that the short game area is the most popluar spot on the property, plus you can see the tee shots on #10 and approach shots on #9.

Tony Nysse
Pine Tree GC
Boynton Beach, FL

[Jason Topp]

You might want to think about going the first or second day of the world match play.  I enjoy watching matches because you can follow one group around the course and have a winner and a loser.  There will be a terrific field and, as long as you avoid Tiger, small crowds.

[Doug Sobieski]

Ward:

Keep in mind that The Memorial does not sell daily tickets. You'd need to work a little harder on those to secure them for specific days, likely through a broker unless you knew someone with tickets.

If you decide to pick The Memorial, let me know. I live around the corner from Muirfield Village. I might even be able to help out with ticket access.

Regards,

Doug

[Tim Gavrich]

The fans at the Travelers Championship are always great, as is the course.  It's a sleeper of a field, too--while you won't get Tiger, you'll get guys like Vijay Singh, Stewart Cink, Sergio Garcia, and some other fairly big names.  The crowds are always manageable and it's pretty easy to get around the course.  You can hang out with the local folks on the front nine or with the white-collar rowdies near the corporate tents on the back nine.

[David Botimer]

I'd definitely consider the Players at Sawgrass.  The field is one of the best in golf, and the stadium contouring leaves most of the golf easily visible.  The 16-18 bowl is easily one of the best (probably the best) non-major theaters in all of golf.  Having been to countless tour events (probably 30 plus, including one major, the '06 PGA at Medinah) this one stands WAY above the others as a spectator, plus it's not so raucous an event to leave you uncomfortable with children.

[tlavin]

I'd say Bay Hill.  You get a phenomenal field (along with the greatest host on the planet), a good golf course and crowds that are not all that overwhelming.  You get predictably great weather.  You get all of the other attractions available in Orlando, the great hotels and restaurants.  It's an easy place to fly in and out of. 

The Masters is terrific, but Augusta is a depressing place outside the gates and not that easy to get to.

The Northern Trust at Riviera is a close second in my mind, because you get most of what you get at Bay Hill, with a far superior golf course, but the field just isn't as good, if only because Tiger is unlikely to play.

[JR Potts]

The Northern Trust at Riviera is a close second in my mind, because you get most of what you get at Bay Hill, with a far superior golf course, but the field just isn't as good, if only because Tiger is unlikely to play.

Terry - since Tiger is not there, it's probably THE BEST event for one to take their child if you listen to the unconventional wisdom around here....you know, since afterall, his "faults" on the golf course are corrupting America's youth.

[Dub_ONeill]

I would also say the Memorial.  The tournament venue has been designed for spectators and it is a very good field.  However, the best reason is because you can stay around on Monday and go to the U. S, Open qualifier at one of the local courses.  Most of the Memorial field stays around to play in it; there are no gallery ropes and almost no crowds.  Where else can you stand in the fairway and chat with a player (Mediate) during the qualifying playoff and watch him battle with Tiger for the title a couple of weeks later? 

[Dan Herrmann]

One vote for The Barclays if it's at Ridgewood.  You'll get great GCA with your golf.

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