For the sixth time, the Broadmoor is host to a United States Golf Association championship. Colorado Springs and the Broadmoor Hotel are proud to host the very prestigious 2008 U.S. Senior Open, which starts today! Practice rounds go through Wednesday, and championship rounds run Thursday through Sunday. Over 150,000 spectators are expected. The Broadmoor is a beautiful backdrop, and the perfect place to observe the high caliber of play you'll see from the 156 professionals and amateurs vying for this year's title. Golfing legends Greg Norman, Fuzzy Zoeller, Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw are among this year's talented field.
The U.S. Senior Open has been held annually since 1980. Except for the first tournament, when the age minimum was 55, the Open has been open to players 50 and better. Arnold Palmer won the second Open. For more history, and players' biography's, see the U.S. Senior Open's official site. 
Children ages 17 and under are admitted free throughout the even when accompanied by a paying adult. Off-site spectator parking (at S. Academy Blvd and Drennan Rd.) and the shuttle are free; for a map to the parking lot, click here.
Cameras are only permitted during the practice rounds, Monday through Wednesday only. Cell phones and PDA's are strictly prohibited. See the Spectator Guide for more information on policies, seating, concessions and other prohibited items.
All military personnel (active and retired) with proper identification will receive free admission, a voucher for a free lunch and a discount in the merchandise tent for themselves and their families on Wednesday, July 30; no advance registration is required. Present your valid Military ID to the admission gate to receive your tickets, vouchers and cards.
Tickets can be purchased at any King Soopers location. Call 877-281-OPEN or go through the site for tickets to pickup at the will-call box.
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