(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The 45th U.S. Golf Association (USGA) U.S. Senior Open Championship is taking place from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29, at The Broadmoor Golf Club’s East Course. The venue expects to host around 130,000 people throughout the week, and if you are planning to be one of those guests, it’s important to plan ahead and know what to expect.
Check out the details on what you should know about attending the U.S. Senior Open below.
Event Schedule
Practice rounds – Wednesday, June 25, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Players will be able to start practice rounds on the first or 10th tee.
Championship Rounds one and two – Thursday, June 26, and Friday, June 27, 7 a.m. – Play will begin from both the first and 10th tees and will continue until players complete the rounds.
Championship Rounds three and four – Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 7 a.m. – The first starting time will be determined by the number of players who qualify at the end of the second round. The first pairing begins play from the first tee around 7 a.m., and the last pairing is estimated to start at the first tee at around 11:30 a.m.
Tickets and admission
Tickets can be purchased here and will be delivered to recipients digitally via AXS Guest Services email and will be accessible through the USGA App. Fans will not be allowed into the event without a digital ticket or a championship credential. Screenshots of the ticket will not be an accepted substitute. Those who do not have a smartphone can bring their purchase confirmation to the Ticket Office for assistance.
Junior tickets for guests aged 17 and under are free with a ticketed or credentialed adult. A maximum of four junior tickets are allowed per ticketed adult. Junior guests are required to have tickets for all hospitality venues. Junior tickets can only be obtained at the main entrance.
There will be no re-entry allowed into the championship.
Parking and rideshares
Free parking will be at The Broadmoor World Arena, located at 3185 Venetucci Avenue, from Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29. Guests parking in the General Public Lot will be shuttled to the championship’s main entrance located off El Pomar Road.
All other U.S. Senior Open parking is by permit and parking pass only.
Ride share and passenger drop-offs and pickups will only be allowed at the designated area at St. Paul’s Catholic School, located at 1601 Mesa Avenue, which is a short walk to Gate 1. There is no parking or staging area for vehicles, so guests should coordinate their pick-up times to ensure the uninterrupted flow of traffic. Directional signs and parking attendants will indicate directions to the pick-up and drop-off locations. Vehicles may be no larger than 12-passenger vans or limousines.
Ride shares will not be allowed to pick up or drop off passengers at any other location around the championship grounds.
Parking for fans with disabilities will be reserved for vehicles displaying Disabled Persons (DP) license plates or placards at all parking locations. Those requiring lift-equipped transportation should contact the Championship Office at [email protected] or call (719) 208-4107.
Bicycle racks will be available at St. Paul’s Catholic School, where riders can secure their bikes. Owners are responsible for their own locks.
Road Closures
The following roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, through Sunday, June 29:
El Pomar Rd. (Between Mesa Ave. and Penrose Blvd.)
Pourtales Rd. (Between the entrance to the Broadmoor Golf Club and Mirada Rd.)
Mirada Rd. (Between Pourtales Road and W. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.)
W. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. (Between Penrose Blvd. and Mirada Rd.)
What to bring and what will be available
The U.S. Senior Open will involve a large amount of walking on grass hills, dirt paths, and other uneven surfaces. Guests should wear appropriate footwear, such as sneakers or golf shoes.
Guests may bring empty water bottles (32-ounce size or less, no glass) and fill them for free at Hydration stations, which will be available between the 7th and 13th fairways and right of the 17th fairway.
Fans are encouraged to bring their own sun protection and sunscreen. Sunscreen bottles must be 3.4 ounces or less. Further restrictions are listed below. Sunscreen will also be available for purchase in the Merchandise Pavilion. A hat and sunglasses are also encouraged to protect yourself from the sun.
No outside food or drink is allowed, except for medical or infant needs. Public concession stands will be located at the practice range, 4th green, 10th fairway, 15th green, 16th green, and 18th green.
U.S. Senior Open logoed items and other memorabilia will be available at the Merchandise Pavilion near the main entrance to the championship. Select items will also be available at the Short Stop shop at the number 18 green.
First-Aid stations will be located behind the 4th green and 16th green, and will be staffed with physicians and other licensed medical practitioners. Private rooms for nursing mothers will also be available at the stations. If experiencing a medical emergency, guests should notify a volunteer, security personnel, or a USGA official. If the emergency is life-threatening, call 911.
The following items are prohibited:
No weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives)
No explosives and/or fireworks of any kind
No tablets and/or computers (mobile devices smaller than 7″ are permitted)
No drones
No selfie sticks or handheld camera stabilizers
No cameras (point and shoot, film, or DSLR) or video cameras
No noise-producing devices (including radios, TVs, or portable speakers)
No backpacks, briefcases, purses, or bags larger than 6″x 6″x 6″ in their natural state
NOTE: Transparent/clear plastic hand and shoulder bags no larger than 12″ wide x 12″ in height x 6″ in depth are permitted.
No signs, posters, banners, or other sports paraphernalia or memorabilia
No food or beverages except for medical or infant needs
No glass or coolers except for medical or infant needs
NOTE: Aerosol cans, spray bottles, or personal-care items (3.4 ounces or less) are permitted.
No pets or emotional support animals (only trained service dogs as defined by the ADA)
No lounge chairs and/or oversized chairs
No ladders, step stools, or other similar items
No bicycles, Segways, scooters, or other personal transportation devices allowed inside Championship admission gates (other than used for individuals with mobility disabilities)
No other items or actions deemed unlawful, dangerous, or disruptive by the USGA, Championship Security, or Safety Personnel, in their sole discretion
The USGA may amend the list at any time to provide a safe and secure Championship.
Etiquette
Etiquette and safety guidelines are in place to ensure guest safety and to avoid distracting players and other fans.
Guests should not make rude, vulgar, or other inappropriate comments or gestures, verbally or physically harass players, volunteers, officials, or fans, or yell or distract a player or cause any other sort of disruption.
Fans may carry mobile devices 7″ or smaller, but must have the volume set to “silent” or “vibrate,” and camera flashes must be disabled. Phone calls should be limited to areas away from play and not in any area that may disrupt play, including grandstands.
Guests can use photography, video, and audio recording, but may not use the content for commercial purposes. Live-streaming or shot-by-shot coverage of any player is not permitted at any time.
Guests should stay behind the gallery ropes and always follow the directions of the championship marshals. Crossing fairways is only allowed at designated crosswalk areas.
Guests in the front row of the gallery should kneel or sit to allow those behind them a clear view, and guests should remain quiet and still when players are about to hit the ball or when instructed by marshals.
Guests should respect each player’s focus on preparing for and playing in the championship, so autographs should only be sought at designated autograph zones or at the completion of the player’s round. On-course autographs are not allowed at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, tees, fairways, greens, and practice areas.
Guests who do not comply with the above guidelines risk expulsion and loss of ticket privileges for the remainder of the championship.
For more information, including an event map, click on the link at the top of the article.
