ADVICE FOR THE HARDY GALLERY.Byline: KEVIN MODESTI Don't be fooled by the lush surroundings, the relative freedom to roam The freedom to roam, or everyman's right is a term describing the general public's right to access certain public or privately owned land for recreation and exercise. The term is sometimes called right of public access to the wilderness or the right to roam. and the proximity to world-class athletes. It's not easy being a fan at golf tournaments like this week's Nissan Open The Northern Trust Open, formally known as the Nissan Open and originally known as the Los Angeles Open, is a regular golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually in February in Pacific Palisades, California. at Riviera Country Club The Riviera Country Club is a country club with a championship golf course. It is located in Pacific Palisades, California, within the city limits of Los Angeles, California. The country club opened in 1926, with George C. Thomas, Jr. as the course architect. . Golf is the only sport in which the spectators burn as many calories as the players. You're always on your feet - unless you're one of those people who lug (1) (Linux Users Group) A formal or informal organization of Linux users who gather together virtually or in person to exchange information and resources. Some groups maintain mailing lists and send out newsletters for their members. their chairs around with them, in which case you're lugging a chair around with you. You're herded around by course marshals who are always coming up with a reason you can't stay where you are, something trivial like, ``You're standing on Mr. Parnevik's ball.'' Wherever you are, you constantly have the feeling you're missing the good stuff somewhere else. It's possible to pay $20 for a one-day ticket, scout out what seemed like an ideal vantage point and wind up half a mile from the highlight of the afternoon. I don't mean to discourage anybody from spending the weekend at Riviera, where the 75th edition of what used to be called the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Open completed round one Thursday with a tie for first among Sergio Garcia, Brent Schwarzrock, Tom Sherrer and defending champ Kirk Triplett Kirk Alan Triplett (born March 29, 1962) is a golf professional, currently playing on the PGA Tour. Triplett was born in Moses Lake, Washington, and grew up in Pullman, and graduated from Pullman High School in 1980. . I just think you'll enjoy it more with the benefit of some advice. I've watched golf galleries for a few years and I've noticed now certain people have more fun than others. The first tip would be to arrive early. Dawn is usually early enough to secure a spot in the parking lot conveniently situated within walking distance of L.A. County. For those who don't feel like a lot of walking, a couple of areas of the Riviera course are recommended: One is the bottom of the clubhouse hill, where you're close to the second and 18th greens, the Greens, the German die Grünen Environmentalist political party founded in West Germany in 1979. Initially, it arose out of protests against nuclear power in Germany in the 1970s, and later it embraced all forms of environmentalism. third and 10th tees, and the driving range where the pros practice. The other is on the far end of the property where the sixth hole (the par-3 with the mid-green bunker) adjoins the fifth and 16th greens and the seventh tee. For the energetic, it's possible to walk the entire course in less than an hour, or less than six hours if you actually stop to watch some golf. Pick up a pairings sheet as you enter Riviera. This will tell you when Tiger Woods  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled. is teeing off. The other 143 names on the sheet will be a blur. Many of these names are just made up to fill the page anyway. Jerry Kelly Jerome Patrick Kelly (born November 23, 1966) is an American golfer.Kelly was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Hartford in 1989 and turned professional that year, but didn't make it onto the PGA Tour until 1996. , Jerry Smith Jerry Smith may refer to the following people:
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Carter served in the navy, where he worked with Admiral Hyman G. Green and Danny Ellis are not real people. The sheet contains an official list of ``Spectator Tips to Ensure Your Viewing Enjoyment.'' These are to be read, committed to memory and completely ignored. Remember that the point of going to a golf tournament is not to enjoy a quiet, relaxing day of sport in an idyllic outdoor setting. The point is to impress your date or your drinking buddies with your power and golf savvy. By ``power,'' I mean, naturally, cigars. They're available for purchase on the course. Please be careful where you wave your red-hot cigar while in a crowd. Most of your fellow spectators would rather have holes burned in their shirts than in their pants. By ``golf savvy,'' I mean, naturally, your insightful commentary on the action in front of you. To be truly persuasive, such commentary must be delivered in the vernacular and the sotto voce sot·to vo·ce adv. & adj. 1. In soft tones, so as not to be overheard; in an undertone: "There were aspersions cast, sotto voce, but knees quickly folded into curtsies when introductions were in twang of TV golf analysts. Use the word ``little'' in every possible context: ``This is a tricky little par-4 and Grunewald's left himself a touchy little wedge to a green with a little back-to-front tilt.'' You win a prize if you're the first, after a player strokes a putt or any chip shorter than 40 yards, to shout out, ``It's in the hole!'' It doesn't matter that you're always wrong. As the ball trickles to a halt nine feet short and to the right of the cup, merely point out, ``He left it a little short and to the right,'' and your reputation will be restored. You probably don't have to be lectured on the do's and don'ts of cellular-phone use. It goes without saying that you should always have your cell phone turned on so the office and friends can reach you. Nothing spoils a day at the Nissan like worrying that dinner has been changed from 6 o'clock to 6:15 and nobody told you. Try to keep your cell-phone conversations short so as not to distract the players. Simply tell your friends, ``I'm right beside the 18th green, so I'LL HAVE TO CALL YOU BACK! I said, I'LL HAVE TO CALL YOU BACK'' If the sudden noise messes up Tiger's shot, merely explain, ``He left it a little short and to the right,'' and all will be forgiven. Speaking of Tiger, the secret to seeing a lot of golf with minimal bruising and waste of time is to avoid fighting the huge gallery following his group. Go three holes in front of Tiger, stake out a spot near the ropes and wait for him to come through. Either that or go to other side of the course from where Tiger is. It will be deserted and you'll have easy access to Cliff Kresge, Tam Bronkey and Tripp Isenhour. If everybody would follow this advice, their day would be a lot more fun and I could watch Tiger in peace. CAPTION(S): 2 photos, 2 boxes Photo: (1) Nissan Open spectators gather at the sixth green at Riviera Country Club on Thursday. Tina Burch/Staff Photographer (2) Sergio Garcia, of Spain, watches his chip shot at Riviera Country Club in the first round of the Nissan Open. Associated Press Boxes: (1) First Round SCORES (2) ROUND 2 TEE TIMES |
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