Dave Pelz: “Studying the game”

Heading out to Pebble Beach this week to watch the world’s best try to win the 2010 U.S. Open? If you happen to be lucky enough to have the time and a ticket - AND you are not affraid of heights, then I have a suggestion for you: if you want to quadruple the value of each days ticket, go early enough to sit in the “bird house” at the top of the bleacher behind #6 green. It’s the “Best Seat in the House”.

6th Green at Pebble with Bleachers looming

I suggest you get to Pebble before daylight breaks - and when they open the gates, run as safely as possible to the bleacher sitting just behind the 6th Green (shown above). If you are NOT afraid of heights, then climb up to the top row and the corner closest to the 6th green (as you enter facing the bleacher, go to the upper left-hand corner). From this location you will be able to see what is perhaps the best view in golf: 

View of 6th Green (and all of hole #6) from Bleachers

You will have an awesome view of the entire 6th hole - from the tee to the green. With a pair of binoculars you can see the 6th hole tee shots, the incoming second and third shots, and of course all of the putts. Then as you turn slightly to your left you will see: 

7th Tee at Pebble Beach

The beautiful and picturesque tee shot to the famous short Par 3, the 7th hole. As you watch the players play #7, you can also watch the sea life behind the green. Here will be your view of the 7th Green and 8th Tee (note: all bleacher seat paint will be dry before the tournament). 

7th Green and 8th Tee - View from Bleachers

Then if you pivot left some more, you will see the 8th fairway, the shot over the canyon to the green, and the entire 9th hole (a good pair of binoculars will definitely be needed here). 

8th Fairway and Green and Hole #9

To watch these four absolutely beautiful golf holes in a “Major” Championship on one of the greatest tests of golf in the world, will be a real treat - and someone is going to enjoy it! Perhaps it can be you!

 Just to prove the visibility of this bleacher seat (on a clear day - if there is fog, it loses some of its value), look how the top corner of the bleacher is elevated and clearly visable from the 6th tee box and also from the 8th green:

View of Bleachers from the 6th Tee

View of Bleachers from 8th Green looking back

And there you have it. If you’re lucky, you can get these incredible views of the 2010 US Open! Of course there are many other beautiful  views and viewing areas around the course. But if you want the best of the best, take a few drinks and snacks up to the “bird house” corner of the bleacher behind #6 green, and enjoy the best that golf … and life … have to offer!

Enjoy. Dave Pelz