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Spectator Guide to the 2008 U.S. Open Championship at Torrey Pines

By Inigo Figuracion, About.com

2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines

GENERAL INFORMATION (cont.)

Merchandise Pavilion
The Main Merchandise Pavilion covering more than 39,000 square feet will be located adjacent to the first hole. A variety of merchandise bearing the U.S. Open logo will be offered. Some of the merchandise available for purchase includes caps, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, lanyards, artwork, lapel pins, golf balls, ball mark repair tools, ball markers, towels and much, much more.

Acceptable forms of payment are: U.S. dollars, travelers checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and debit cards. Personal checks are not accepted. Satellite Merchandise Tents will be located at the Main Admission Gate and the food court between Holes 9, 15 and 17.

    Hours of Operation
    Pre –Championship:
    Main Merchandise Pavilion
    June 5 – 8 (Thursday through Sunday)
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Pre-Championship, the Main Merchandise Pavilion is open to the public. No credentials will be required to enter the Main Merchandise Pavilion during these days, however, the course and other facilities will be closed to the public. Please follow posted signs for parking.

    During Championship Week:
    Main Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchandise Tents
    June 9 – 15 (Monday through Sunday)
    7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Since the Main Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchandise Tents are located on the Championship grounds, you must have a U.S. Open ticket or credential to gain entry to the Main Merchandise Pavilion and Satellite Merchandise Tents during Championship week.

TRANSPORTATION

Torrey Pines Golf Course is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown San Diego, Calif.

Car
Complimentary general spectator parking will be provided at Qualcomm Stadium in the Mission Valley area of San Diego, located about 13 miles southeast of the golf course. Complimentary transportation will be provided to and from the Main Admission Gate. This shuttle bus ride should take 25 - 30 minutes depending on traffic. A map and driving directions to the general parking lot are located on the next two pages. For additional information please visit www.usopen.com or call (800) 698-0661.

Please note: There is no general spectator parking available in the immediate vicinity of the golf course. All other parking is by permit only.

MTS Trolley
The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Trolley provides convenient, regular service to Qualcomm Stadium from various points in the San Diego area including Mission Valley (Green Line), Downtown (Blue Line to Green Line) and East County (Orange Line to Green Line). A variety of MTS Day Passes make travel easy and economical and can be purchased at Trolley Station ticket machines, at the Transit Store in downtown or in advance on the MTS Web site www.sdmts.com. Please visit www.sdmts.com for route, schedule and trip planning information and the locations of nearby Trolley Stations offering free parking. To speak to a Transit Information Specialist call (619) 233-3004 (English or Spanish).

Travel Tips for the U.S. Open: Travel early and allow plenty of time to get to Qualcomm Stadium and transfer to the Championship shuttle buses that will take you to the U.S. Open.

Passenger, Taxi or Limousine Drop-Off
Passenger, Taxi or Limousine drop-off will only be allowed at the designated area in close proximity to the Main Admission Gate. There is no parking or standing, so please coordinate pickup times accordingly. Due to traffic restrictions, access is limited to vehicles no larger than a 15 passenger van or limousine. Please follow signs to the appropriate drop-off location.

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