By James Earl

Ever wonder why people go out of their way to be herded like cattle, pay over inflated prices for food and merchandise and even travel thousands of miles to sit in the hot sun to watch golf ?  
Here’s what a few out of many thousands who showed up at Pinehurst No.2. said.


“We are here to watch Tiger Woods and to get his autograph.”
Chris Wheelis & Carter Ward, Alexandria, LA


“I’m a hacker and I wanna see how the real guys do it.”
Charles Marcum, Raleigh, NC



“I have never been to a professional golf tournament.”
Derek Davis, Concord, NC


“I love golf and to see a US Open tournament in person is a once in a lifetime experience for me.”
Joe Fracassi, San Clemente, CA


“I want to see David Toms play.”
Jim Parrino, Wake Forest, NC


“It’s Father’s Day and I brought my father.”
Ben Griebel, Poquoson, VA


“To watch a US Open and to see Tiger Woods win.”
Yuki Kawamura, Victoria BC, Canada


“I bought my husband tickets for his birthday.”
Brian & Carrie Harvey, Detroit, MI