I just sent a very short note to the USGA concerning what they want for someone to see the United States Open. A few years ago my son and I went to Beth Paige on Long Island to see all great pros play golf. I can't remember exactly what I paid for 2 days at the event but somewhere around $100 for both of us. Of course, then there were motels and meals that had to be paid as well. When I looked at what they wanted for next years event I thought about how insane this had become. They offer two packages, one for $400 the other $595(if you win a lottery and are picked). It involves getting tickets for every day of the event and a person can only buy one total package. Luckily I learned from the last event that the privilege of walking around in the mud and not really seeing much of the total picture isn't all that it seems it would be. But this isn't about golf this is about pricing a normal person out of participating.
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