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STATELINE, Nev. — More than 35,000 spectators per day encompassing six days are expected to pass through the gates at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., this week.
The madness started Tuesday when the Lake Tahoe Visitors Association welcomed a group of sports and television celebrities for their annual LTVA Celeb-Am Tourney. Wednesday began the players' practice round, which is always a popular spectator day. The ACC Celeb-Am Tourney was Thursday while the first round of the ACC takes flight Friday. Second round begins Saturday with the championship round of the tourney to be Sunday.
Friday's first round will be aired on Versus television while rounds Saturday and Sunday will be televised nationally on NBC.
For spectators coming to the course this year there are a couple of good things to remember — parking and where to watch the action. Here is a couple of spectator tips:
PARKING: Parking on site at Edgewood is severely limited to players and members of the working media. After the first day, parking passes are needed to get through the gates at Edgewood. Parking is permitted along Lake Parkway, which crosses in front of the gates to Edgewood.
Located directly across from the gates is the back lot at Horizon Resort and Casino. Parking there is $10. Most casinos in the Stateline corridor will be offering free shuttles to and from the tournament. Shuttles will drop spectators off at two different locations once inside the gates at Edgewood.
BLEACHERS: Those looking for an elevated view of a tee or green can find bleachers at a couple of locations around the course. Two large grandstands border the 18th green while also allowing a view of the leader board that will be updated throughout the tourney with scores.
There is a bleacher located at the 164-yard, par-three 7th hole as well as another at the first tee block and No. 9 green. The entire course is able to be walked, however, spectators must remain behind the ropes at all times during tourney play.
SKYBOX: Company skyboxes are located along the 17th hole, which offers some of the best views of Edgewood's signature hole. American Century, Harrah's, Korbel and the LTVA are all sponsors of these skyboxes and guests must be permitted by sponsors to spectate from these areas.
RESTROOMS: There are five restrooms located on the course. There is one at the par-three 5th hole tee block, another between the 13th green and No. 3 tee block, one more at the first, one at 17 and the final one located near the first aid station along the one fairway.
CONCESSIONS: There are four locations for spectators to find food and beverage. There is one located directly outside of the Edgewood's clubhouse doors, which borders the first tee. There is another on the No. 3 tee block, one more behind the No. 5 green and the final along the 17th hole.
BEACH/BOAT ACCESS: The always popular 17th hole has significantly less beach this season because of the high lake levels. Boats are permitted on the lake, however, they are monitored. Take the high lake levels into effect if planning on making a home on the beach outside of Edgewood. Come early. First come, first serve.
The madness started Tuesday when the Lake Tahoe Visitors Association welcomed a group of sports and television celebrities for their annual LTVA Celeb-Am Tourney. Wednesday began the players' practice round, which is always a popular spectator day. The ACC Celeb-Am Tourney was Thursday while the first round of the ACC takes flight Friday. Second round begins Saturday with the championship round of the tourney to be Sunday.
Friday's first round will be aired on Versus television while rounds Saturday and Sunday will be televised nationally on NBC.
For spectators coming to the course this year there are a couple of good things to remember — parking and where to watch the action. Here is a couple of spectator tips:
PARKING: Parking on site at Edgewood is severely limited to players and members of the working media. After the first day, parking passes are needed to get through the gates at Edgewood. Parking is permitted along Lake Parkway, which crosses in front of the gates to Edgewood.
Located directly across from the gates is the back lot at Horizon Resort and Casino. Parking there is $10. Most casinos in the Stateline corridor will be offering free shuttles to and from the tournament. Shuttles will drop spectators off at two different locations once inside the gates at Edgewood.
BLEACHERS: Those looking for an elevated view of a tee or green can find bleachers at a couple of locations around the course. Two large grandstands border the 18th green while also allowing a view of the leader board that will be updated throughout the tourney with scores.
There is a bleacher located at the 164-yard, par-three 7th hole as well as another at the first tee block and No. 9 green. The entire course is able to be walked, however, spectators must remain behind the ropes at all times during tourney play.
SKYBOX: Company skyboxes are located along the 17th hole, which offers some of the best views of Edgewood's signature hole. American Century, Harrah's, Korbel and the LTVA are all sponsors of these skyboxes and guests must be permitted by sponsors to spectate from these areas.
RESTROOMS: There are five restrooms located on the course. There is one at the par-three 5th hole tee block, another between the 13th green and No. 3 tee block, one more at the first, one at 17 and the final one located near the first aid station along the one fairway.
CONCESSIONS: There are four locations for spectators to find food and beverage. There is one located directly outside of the Edgewood's clubhouse doors, which borders the first tee. There is another on the No. 3 tee block, one more behind the No. 5 green and the final along the 17th hole.
BEACH/BOAT ACCESS: The always popular 17th hole has significantly less beach this season because of the high lake levels. Boats are permitted on the lake, however, they are monitored. Take the high lake levels into effect if planning on making a home on the beach outside of Edgewood. Come early. First come, first serve.
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