Longs Drugs Challenge: Fan Guide

Longs Drugs Challenge Returns
October 9 through 12, 2008
Danville, California • Blackhawk CC

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Quick Jumps: • Spectator Tips • Prohibited Items • Camera Policy • Inclement Weather • Young Tickets • Merchandise • Parking • Phones • Rain Policy • Television • Tickets • Will Call	Over the years we have been asked a lot of questions about the Tournament from fans like you. We have compiled this Fan Guide to help make your experience at the tournament more enjoyable. Please read it over before heading out to enjoy the tournament. ATM Availability Information will be posted when available. Autographs During the official competitive rounds (Thursday - Sunday), players will not sign autographs until they have completed their rounds. Autograph areas adjacent to #9 & #18 scoring areas will be designated. Players have the option to use this area. Bleachers Grandstand seating will be available throughout the golf course at the following holes: 9 Green • 10 Tee • 14 Green • 18 Fairway • 18 Green Camera Policy Cameras are NOT allowed on the Tournament Grounds. Cameras will be confiscated and turned into the Tournament Office. Confiscated cameras can be picked up at the end of the day’s round. Concessions There will be numerous concession stands located throughout the golf course serving a variety of items. Format 72 Hole stroke play; field will be cut to 70 and ties following the completion of the second round. Back to Top Inclement Weather The LPGA will have meteorology staff on-site monitoring the possibility of inclement weather. If inclement weather is approaching, special “weather warning” signs will be posted on leader boards around the course. When the sign appears, spectators are advised to take immediate precautions (including clearing grandstands) PRIOR to play being suspended. In the event of a weather warning, please avoid: Hilltops, High places, Isolated trees, Golf carts, Wire fences, or Open areas. If play is suspended, which will be indicated by 1 prolonged air-horn blast, seek shelter immediately. Kids / Youth Tickets Kids 14 and under are admitted FREE to the Tournament when accompanied by a ticketed adult each day of the Tournament. One adult may escort up to nine (9) kids. It is not necessary to notify the Tournament Office in advance. Back to Top Merchandise Some of the merchandise available for purchase includes caps, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, artwork, lapel pins, golf balls, divot repair tools, ball markers, towels and more. Tournament merchandise can be found at Blackhawk Country Club’s Pro Shop on site. Parking All Tournament Spectator Parking is located at Bishop Ranch 3 in San Ramon. See the Directions & Parking area on our website for more information. Phones Cell phones, PDA's or other portable e-mail devices are not permitted on the grounds. Players 108 professional players. The field will be cut after the second round. Please check back at a later date to find out who is in our field! Back to Top Prohibited Items The following items can not be brought into the Tournament: • 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 • 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) • No Televisions and/or Radios • No Containers and/or Coolers • No Pets (other than service animals) • No Bicycles • No Ladders • No Metal-spiked Golf Shoes • No Noisemaking Devises • No Weapons (regardless of permit, including but not limited to firearms or knives) Any other items deemed unlawful or dangerous by the LPGA and/or Tournament Security Personnel, in their sole discretion. Parents with small children are allowed to bring strollers and diaper bags, if needed. Back to Top Purse The purse is set at $1.1 Million. Qualifying Qualifying round will be held at the Lakeside Course at Blackhawk Country Club on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2008. Rain Policy If it rains on any day of the Tournament, play will continue as long as it is deemed safe to do so. All Corporate Hospitality will be open every day rain or shine. Spectators will be informed at the earliest possible moment of any changes to this policy. Restrooms Restrooms are in many locations around the golf course, mostly adjacent to concession areas. Schedule of Events Pro-Am events will occur on Monday and Wednesday prior to the Tournament. Pro-Am Events are not open to the general public. Tournament rounds will begin on Thursday with the field cut at the conclusion of play on Friday. Check the Schedule of Events page for more information. Back to Top Television The 2008 Longs Drugs Challenge will be broadcast nationally on The Golf Channel. Check back for broadcast times. Check the Schedule of Events page for more information. Tickets Tickets will be available and mailed out in August. You may pre-order using the link on the Tickets page. Tickets will be available at select Longs Drugs Store (see locations) in October or online here in August. All adults entering the tournament area MUST have a ticket or badge. Kids 14 and under receive FREE admission when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Will Call Will Call will be located at Bishop Ranch 3 in San Ramon. Will Call will be a secure way to leave tickets for use by someone else. Photo ID will be required at Will Call to pick up tickets. More information can be found in the Ticket & Badge area of this website. Back to Top Spectator Tips Check The Weather Check the weather forecast before you visit the Longs Drug Challenge and dress appropriately. Expect cool mornings and sunny afternoons, so dressing in layers is the best idea. Must-Have Items Sunscreen, hat, comfortable shoes and binoculars. Paper and sharpie are a must if you are planning on getting autographs (see Autograph section above). Have A Plan There are basically two ways to watch a Golf Tournament. "Parade Style" is where you pick a spot and watch the field pass by or "Cross-Country Style" is where you follow a particular player or group around the course. Arrive Early Arrive early to reserve a spot, especially if you plan on watching the Tournament "Parade Style." On Thursday and Friday, groups are simultaneously started on the first and tenth holes. Most people watch the action on the back nine holes which may give you the opportunity to get a better view of the players on the front nine. Daily Pairing Sheet & Map Pick up a daily pairing sheet to find out when the players tee off and the order of the groups. Pairing sheets include a course map, and are available near the entrances and at selected other locations on the Tournament grounds. Check the scoreboards to find out who the leaders are, and where they are on course. Back to Top Golf Etiquette • Stay quiet and stand still when players are about to hit the ball. • Hands in the air means stop and be quiet while golfers are playing their shots. • Do not cross fairways, except for areas designated as crossover areas. • To allow for better viewing for all, please be considerate of others and kneel or sit down whenever possible. • For your safety and the safety of others, please follow the directions of the Tournament marshals. Spectators will be removed immediately without warning for: • Refusal to obey quiet signs or signals. • Distracting or embarrassing a player. • Making rude, vulgar or other inappropriate comments or gestures toward a player. • Booing or cheering at inappropriate times. Back to Top Disabled Access and Amenities: The Longs Drugs Challenge takes all possible measures to make the event accessible to disabled spectators. Parking Ample parking will be available for vehicles with a valid handicap permit. Location to be announced. Shuttle Access Shuttles for disabled patrons are available as needed to bring spectators to and from the course. Bleachers Viewing amenities for disabled patrons are provided at the 1st Tee and the 18th Green. Restrooms Restrooms for disabled patrons are available at all most restroom locations on the course. First Aid Stations First Aid stations are located near the clubhouse area and other locations will be announced. Food Concessions Counters and tables are wheelchair height accessible. Back to Top

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