Cheat sheet for spectators headed to U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

The championship rounds of the U.S. Open get underway Thursday at Chambers Bay. Here are a few, quick reminders before heading to the course.

Do not try to sneak into University Place to park. Your car will be towed.

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Use the two shuttle lots. If you’re coming from the south or west of Chambers Bay, use Fort Steilacoom State Park. That’s the Blue Lot. If you’re coming from the north or east, use the Red Lot at the state fairgrounds in Puyallup. Yes, it’s the “Red Lot” in name only, because you’ll actually be parking in the Blue Gate part of the fairgrounds.

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Hank Thompson, director of U.S. Open administration for the USGA, said security will not let you onto a shuttle with any banned items.

“If you arrive at that screening location with a prohibited item, you will be required to return to your car, store that, and then come back and get back in the same line and go through the screening process again,” he said.

Banned items include cameras, weapons, outside food and more. Review the full list of banned items here.

Janeen Driscoll, director of public relations for the USGA, said you can bring your cell phone, a first for a U.S. Open.

“They can bring in their mobile devices, but they have to be of normal phone size,” she said. “Seven inches is really our maximum amount, so no tablets. No computers.”

Starting Thursday, spectators are not allowed to take photos. That includes selfies.

You can bring along clear, empty, 24-ounce water bottles.

Please wear sneakers; no sandals. You’re going to be walking a lot. The number one complaint at the First Aid tent at every U.S. Open is about blisters on feet.

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