The 2015 U.S. Senior Open swings into Sacramento June 22-28 at Del Paso Country Club. This is the 36th U.S. Senior Open, and 125,000 to 140,000 spectators are expected to watch the 156 professional and amateurs during the tournament. Come watch the best players in the senior (50 and older) golf world. Spectators are welcome, and those ages 17 and under are free with a ticketed adult. The week starts off with three days of practice rounds followed by four days of championship rounds.
Come watch the excitement and catch a glimpse of your favorite golfers, such as 2009 champion Fred Couples, Tom Watson and 2014 champion Colin Montgomerie. Concessions are available inside the event, and there will be grandstands throughout for prime viewing.
Tom Watson
Schedule
Monday, June 22: Practice Round
Tuesday, June 23: Practice Round - Junior Exhibition*
Wednesday, June 24: Practice Round - Military & Public Safety Day**
Thursday, June 25: Championship Round 1
Friday, June 26: Championship Round 2
Saturday, June 27: Championship Round 3
Sunday, June 28: Championship Final Round
Gates will open at 6:30 a.m. Monday-Sunday with an approximate tee time of 7 a.m. Championship Rounds 1 and 2 will start from both the first and 10th tees. Generally, Championship Rounds 3 and 4 will start from the first tee between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., depending on the number of players who make the cut at the conclusion of the second round. All times are subject to change.
* Junior Exhibition: Learn the best trick shots and learn values pertaining to the game of golf by 2013 Senior Open Championship winner Mark Wiebe and Sacramento Kings Coach George Karl. The event is open to the public and starts at 1:30 p.m. on the practice range on Tuesday, June 23.
** Military Day: Complimentary admission on Wednesday, June 24 practice rounds to all Military, both active and retired, and all police and fire personnel with proper identification. All personnel listed will be able to secure their tickets at the admission gate.
Tickets
Grounds tickets are still available and give access into the championship and onto the grandstands. Single day tickets start at just $39, and kids 17 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. Four-day and weekly ticket packages are available from $109-$125. There are a variety of group ticket packages as well. All ticket can be purchased here.
Parking
General parking is FREE and located at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento). Event gates will open at 6:30 a.m.; the FREE shuttle will start running at 6 a.m. and run every 10-15 minutes until one hour after play time has ended.
Stay in Sacramento
The Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with the U.S. Senior Open to provide the best rates for hotel rooms during the week of the Championship. Click here to book your room!