For Kids – How to Ask a Player for an Autograph
Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the tournament in the hopes of meeting
one of the players. The professionals on the Duramed FUTURES Tour are very
approachable, and are willing to give autographs and have their pictures taken with fans.
However, we do ask that you abide by the following guidelines and suggestions:
- When you enter the tournament grounds, find a pairing sheet. These are located
near the Main Gate and show when, and where each player will be teeing off that
day. This form is best used to find and follow your favorite players.
- A player who starts on Hole #1 will finish on Hole #18, and a player who starts on
Hole #10 will finish on Hole #9.
- Each round generally takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. So if a player tees off #1 and
10:00am, they will usually be finishing on Hole #18 around 2:30pm.
- Please DO NOT approach player during their round. If a player tees off #1 at
10:00am, and you see them coming off the 9th Hole at 12:15pm, please do not
approach them. They are still in the middle of their competitive round.
- It is inappropriate to approach golfers who are still on the course.
- The best time to catch a player is when they are coming off their final hole of the
day, either #9 or #18.
- Another good time is when a player is leaving the scoring tent after they have
turned in their scorecard for the day. The scoring tent is generally located near
the Main Tournament Scoreboard.
- Please be polite and considerate when approaching the players – especially if they
are on the driving range or putting green. If a player is practicing before their
round, this is not the best time to approach them. If a player is practicing after
their round, this is a good time to approach them.
- Have fun and bring something for the players to write with. A Sharpie or other
permanent marker is best. Hats, programs, tickets, t-shirts, and pairing sheets are
all excellent pieces for a player to sign.
