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Devoted Golf Fans Not Filling The Local Tills

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. . as much as the fun Crosby crowds did.

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“Advance bookings for the AT&T week are down as compared to this time last year — potentially as much as 20 percent,” Amy Herzog, executive director of tourism group Visit Carmel, said. “And, when compared to the previous year — before the tournament format changed — bookings are down even more.”
Now organized to attract more devoted golf fans, this year’s tournament is set for Jan. 27-Feb. 2. It will bring 80 PGA pros, many of them highly ranked, and 80 amateurs to compete on the Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill courses

“The AT&T golf tournament has lost its luster compared to the Crosby Pro-Am for several reasons,” Hofsas House hotel owner Carrie Theis said. “The AT&T golf crowd was definitely here for the celebrities, compared to the U.S. Open spectators who are more devoted golf enthusiasts. “

Devoted Golf Fans Not Filling The Local Tills

Crosby Cancels Practice Round Spectators

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Lack of spectators – or the weather?

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Tournament officials announced that Wednesday’s practice rounds at Pebble Beach Golf Course will be closed to the public.

“The safety of our fans is our top priority, and tomorrow’s predicted weather conditions make it challenging to proceed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, and we share in your frustration,” the tournament said in a statement.

 

Crosby Cancels Practice Round Spectators

Was That A Gorgeous Postcard Of Monterey?

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Winter storms, power outages, cancellations and an early end to the “golf world gravitas”.

“It seems the organizers are trading a little bit of the levity for a big increase in golf world gravitas,” said O’Keefe. “Making it a bigger and more serious golf world event. That will only benefit Pebble Beach and Monterey County’s tourism economy in the long run.”

O’Keefe explained that the new format should have a two-tier benefit starting with the broadening of the audience of serious golf fans who will attend, and secondly, the broadening of the broadcast audience with fans tuning in from the across the country and around the globe. He sees the tournament as “a gorgeous postcard of Monterey County broadcast” on all kinds of screens around the world.

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Will The New ATT Golf Changes Ruin The Crosby?

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All the media says it will be better than ever. Why? “More prestige and money”. Eagerly awaiting the reports. If it flops they will blame the weather.

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While some might bemoan the loss of celebrity antics and the off-course activities and parties, Nantz said the changes will help ensure the tournament’s future.

Will The New ATT Golf Changes Ruin The Crosby?