Suburban Sightseeing–The Memorial Tournament
If you live in or near Columbus, or if you are simply a golf fan, you know this week the buzz is all about the Memorial Tournament.
If you are in town, and you have the time and the cash, head over to the ever welcoming suburb of Dublin and take in some of the action.
The tournament runs May 28 to June 3. Big names like Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are there, as well as some lesser known hopefuls.
Good to know before you go:
At this point, tickets are available by phone and scalper only. So unless you are already holding, don’t head that way without a plan.
Dress for the weather–springtime in Ohio is unpredictable at best.
Parking is at a premium, and that’s through the entire area. Your best bet is to get someone to drop you off or take a cab.
Don’t expect to find a hotel close by. Hotels book up months in advance. There are plenty of rooms available on the other side of town, if you are willing to haul yourself across the city for the sake of some awesome golf.
If you miss it this year, planning is already going for next year. Muirfield Village has been doing this for ages, so they know what’s up. Make your plans early and you can be right there as Tiger tees up next year.
If you can’t make it, you can still do some good for Children’s Hospital by making a pledge. The Memorial Tournament has a program where you can pledge support to Children’s Hospital based on the number of birdies made at the tournament. Visit the tournament’s website for more info.
May 23rd, 2008 at 1:37 pm
[...] Of course, if you are headed to the Memorial Tournament, you can get some good tips from last year’s post HERE. [...]