Father's Day Package at Pinehurst

[Geoffrey_Walsh]

Anyone experienced this package?  Seems like a great deal and I love the fact the Open is on in prime time on the East Coast this year.  I just made my reservation and would welcome connecting with some members of the treehouse while I am there.

http://www.pinehurst.com/holiday-packages/fathers-day-at-pinehurst

2012 Father's Day Weekend Event
Schedule of Events

Friday, June 15
Optional Golf for early arrivals
4:00 pm Check-in
6:30 pm Welcome 4eception
7:30 pm Opening dinner
9:30 pm - 11:00 pm U.S. Open hospitality room
--U.S. Open broadcast
--Refreshments

Saturday, June 16
Breakfast at your leisure
8:30 am Pinehurst No. 2 with caddies
3:00pm - 10pm U.S. Open Hospitality Room
--U.S. Open broadcast
--Refreshments
7:00pm Dinner with Jim Dodson featuring Sidney Matthew, author, lawyer, and film publisher. Matthew has written six books on the life of Bobby Jones and published the universally acclaimed film, Life and Times of Bobby Jones.

Sunday, June 17
Breakfast at your leisure
8:00am Pinehurst No. 4
4:00pm - 7pm U.S. Open Hospitality Room
--U.S. Open broadcast
--Refreshments

Monday, June 18
Breakfast at your leisure
Optional golf

[Carl Nichols]

What is a "U.S. Open Hospitality Room"?  A big conference room with TVs?

[Howard Riefs]

A nice package.  

For me, a shotgun start would take away from the experience when playing a vaunted, historic course such as No. 2.  The anticipation of specific holes. Finishing on #18. Etc. At the same time, I can certainly understand that it's the only viable option when playing in such a large gathering. Thoughts?
  

What is a "U.S. Open Hospitality Room"?  A big conference room with TVs?

... and "refreshments"

[Adam Clayman]

Growing the game.