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I caught part of the television coverage over lunch, and it looks like there is a big hill that people are sitting on behind #7. I did not see a grandstand. As for the course, you really cannot go wrong. I tend to like the back 9 a little bit better since the course has arguably the toughest closing holes in all of golf (#15 - 18 are brutal). Depending on when you get there, the grandstand on 15 is probably the best for viewing pleasure. I sat on the right side of this grandstand in 2004 during the final round and could see action on holes 11 thru 16. You would need binoculars to really see 13, 14, and 16 very well though. #12 and #17 are two Par 3's that have grandstands. The grandstand for #12 is behind the green while the one for #17 is by the tee I believe. The only bad thing about these is that you really can't see any other holes. You might be able to see #15 green from #12. It all depends on the crowd. #18 is also fun to watch. #18 green is right next to the #9 green so you can watch both of those holes if you sit there. If the grandstands are full, there are a ton of hills you can choose from that people like to sit on. You really do have a ton of options to choose from.

I could be mistaken. I know the back nine much better than the front, but I thought all of the Par 3's had at least a small grandstand. It was pretty hot, so I might have been seeing things earlier in the week. I apologize if I am incorrect.

1. I went in 2004 and went to two practice rounds this year already. The best bet is to get there relatively early and get into one of the grandstands. The 7th is a nice Par 3 to watch, and there is a grandstand right by the green. The other Par 3's have a similar set up and are also on Lake Michigan, so you cannot go wrong with any of those. I would advise against bringing a lawn chair in, unless you get a spot right against the ropes. Even then though, you aren't guaranteed a very good view due to all of the mounds on the course. 2. I plan to walk around on Sunday this year. I sat in a grandstand in 2004, and while it was fun seeing everyone, you feel kind of isolated from the action. The people that walk around are more aware of everything that is happening on other parts of the course. 3. Don't worry about the parking. They have troopers directing you when you get relatively close to the course. Parking is free and if they direct you in a lot far away, they have shuttles taking you to the gate. Just be careful of any ruts when driving through the field to park. It was really wet yesterday. 4. Shorts and a polo is perfect. I would wear really good walking shoes, hiking boots, or golf shoes if you have them. Do not wear sandals. I have witnessed way too many fall down due to inadequate footwear. The will call tent is right next to the gate (I believe it is on the right side). I hope that this helps and that you have a good time. And I think NeedMoreFans is thinking of the reserved skybox grandstands, which you need a special ticket for. There are general grandstands open to the general public. You do not need a special ticket for those.

Wainwright is a young promising pitcher that doesn't get the credit he deserves. People don't realize that he posted a 2.71 ERA after the all-star break last year.

With the way Braun, Fielder, and Hall went at it, we were lucky to get that one run.

Great start. Definitely need some runs out of this.

That hurts, but hopefully, the top of the order can get something going.

Great catch by Gross!!! Really a result of good positioning, but still a great catch. And what a gutty performance by Villy after the first inning

You're probably right, but I'm hoping for the optimal situation.

if we could somehow get villy through five, i'd be pretty happy

Wes. Dude seemed to be clutch with the stick. Where is Wes now?

two in a row!!!! let's make it three

hey, we got a hit...i credit the mental break braun got last night

okay, lets get a baserunner...one thing at a time

I haven't been watching it on DirecTV, but the Masters website has those same channels that you speak of. I watched it quite a bit when there wasn't any television coverage yet.