Insider's Guide to the 2010 U.S. Open
June 14-20, 2010
Congratulations to Graeme McDowell, winner of the 2010 U.S. Open!
The U.S. Open will return to Pebble Beach in 2019 for the 100th anniversary of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Planning to attend? Read our Insider's Guide to the 2010 U.S. Open to learn what to expect!
Our Insider's Guide has information on everything you need to know as a spectator, including the best vantage points, the easiest transportation options, and more!
Pebble Beach and the U.S. Open
For the fifth time, Pebble Beach Golf Links was selected by the United States Golf Association (USGA) to host the 2010 U.S. Open.
Each of the Pebble Beach Opens was won by one of the game’s great players – Jack Nicklaus in 1972, Tom Watson in 1982, Tom Kite in 1992 and Tiger Woods in 2000. The Open, which was first conducted in 1895, is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA.
Pebble Beach Golf Links will host the U.S. Open again during its centennial in 2019. It will host the U.S. Amateur in 2018.
2010 U.S. Open Hospitality
You and your guests can enjoy the U.S. Open from a special reserved area in the Pavilion. This experience includes breakfast, a lunch buffet, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, premium open bar service, prime access to the best holes at Pebble Beach Golf Links, and more. Pavilion packages include 4 preferred parking passes and 12 tickets and start at $5,000 per day. For full details and contact information, click here.
2010 U.S. Open Accommodations
Pebble Beach Golf Links is located in the heart of Monterey County, which offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Most accommodations are within easy distance of Pebble Beach, and several neighboring communities, such as Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Monterey, will be running shuttles to the 2010 U.S. Open.
Getting to the 2010 U.S. Open
Complimentary spectator parking for the 2010 U.S. Open will be at California State University in Monterey Bay (CSUMB), about 30 minutes north of Pebble Beach on Highway One (exit onto Imjin Parkway, turn right onto Imjin Road, then right onto 8th Street). A free shuttle will take spectators from the satellite parking lot to the U.S. Open tournament from 5am to 10pm, Monday-Sunday.
Monterey Shuttle
The shuttle from Monterey to the U.S. Open picks up and drops off at Cannery Row and Prescott, next to Steinbeck Plaza. The shuttle will run 6am-8:30pm on Thursday-Friday, 6am-9pm Saturday and 6am-7pm on Sunday. The shuttle leaves every 20 minutes. Tickets are $20 per person each day; free parking will be available in the Cannery Row garage. See the Cannery Row website for more information.
Pacific Grove Shuttle
The Pacific Grove Shuttle to the U.S. Open picks up and drops off in front of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The shuttle will run 8am-5:30pm on Monday-Wednesday and 7am-7pm on Thursday-Sunday. The shuttle leaves every 30 minutes and free parking is available a block away on Ocean View Blvd. Tickets are $20 for each day, or $60 for a seven-day pass. Tickets can be purchased at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at Central and Forest Avenues. For more information call 831-373-3304.
Carmel Shuttle
Shuttles from Carmel-by-the-Sea to the U.S. Open are $20 per day, or $80 for the week, and depart from Carmel Plaza on Ocean between Junipero and Mission every 15 minutes. The shuttle will run 8am-5:30pm Monday through Wednesday, 7am-7pm Thursday and Friday and 7am-5:30pm Saturday and Sunday. Free parking is available at Vista Lobos at 3rd and Junipero. Tickets can be purchased at the shuttle bus stop. Visit the Carmel Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
A Green With A View: Best Spectating Spots
Much like the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the 18th hole bleachers at the U.S. Open will be the most popular spot for watching the action. However, there are several other prime but lesser-known spots from which to see the key moments of the tournament.
Two of the most important moments in U.S. Open history — Tom Watson's famous 1982 chip shot from the rough and Jack Nicklaus' legendary 1-iron shot — took place not at the Pebble Beach Golf Links 18th hole, but at the 17th. Secure a spot at the grandstand on the 17th hole, and perhaps you too will see a moment that will live forever in links lore. You'll also have a great view as players tee off on the 18th.
For a spot that provides the widest view, stand on the rough between the 6th and 8th holes. From there, you'll have a view of players coming up the 6th hole, rounding the 7th and taking their second shot on the 8th.
What to Bring — and What Not To Bring
To get the most out of your U.S. Open experience, it's important to dress for the changeable weather of the Monterey Peninsula, and to purge your pockets of all contraband devices before leaving for your day at the course.
Clothing
The average high for June 14-20 at Pebble Beach is 67 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average low is 50 degrees. However, winds whipping off Monterey Bay can cool the air significantly. The course has also seen record lows of 45 degrees and record highs of up to 100 during that period. Be prepared: dress in layers and wear a light wind shirt that you can take off and carry if it warms up.
Your U.S. Open ticket must be displayed at all times; make sure that your clothing choice does not include something that would obscure or hide the ticket!
You'll be walking on rugged golf course terrain throughout the event; wear sneakers or soft spikes when you attend. Metal spiked golf shoes are not allowed.
Cameras, Cellphones and Other Tech Toys
Tell your friends in advance you're taking the week off from Twitter; you will not be allowed on the shuttle bus or through an admission gate if you are carrying a cell phone, a PDA or other portable e-mail device, or an MP3 player or old-fashioned Walkman.
On Monday through Wednesday, spectators may bring cameras and camcorders, but any photographs or video taken can only be for personal, non-commercial use.
Bags
The maximum size of any bag brought to the U.S. Open is 8 inches wide, 8 inches deep, and 8 inches high.
Other Prohibited Items
A number of other items are prohibited from the U.S. Open.
- No signs, posters or banners
- No food or beverages
- No containers or coolers
- No lawnchairs or folding armchairs
- No cases or covers (for chairs, umbrellas and so forth)
- No bicycles
- No ladders, stepstools, or other similar objects
- No weapons (regardless of permit)
The USGA and/or Championship Security Personnel also holds the right to deem other items not on this list as unlawful or dangerous.
No Autographs, Please
There is a no-autograph policy throughout U.S. Open week, including during practice rounds. Please do not ask players for an autograph before or during their rounds.
Golfing During the 2010 U.S. Open
Pebble Beach Golf Links isn't the only great golf course in Monterey County. Five golf courses in Monterey County made Golf Digest's 2009 Top 100 list. Play your own championship game while you're attending the 2010 U.S. Open. See our Golf section for information on Monterey County's top golf courses, and check our Special Offers page for U.S. Open golf deals.
Pebble Beach Visitor Information
The Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to make sure you have a great time while you're at the 2010 U.S. Open by providing you with all the resources you need to plan your visit. Order a free Visitors Guide today, or view it in our online flipbook! Subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter for tips and ideas on how to spend your time during the 2010 U.S. Open.
2010 U.S. Open Map
This map shows both Pebble Beach and the rest of the Monterey Peninsula. Click on the minus sign to zoom out and the plus sign to zoom in. Click on the arrows to move the map around. Click on the "View Larger Map" link below the map to see a larger map in a new window.
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