(WICHITA, Kan.) — Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open.
When is the Wichita Open?
Events for The Wichita Open began on June 13, 2011.
The tournament begins Thursday June 16 and lasts through June 19, 2011.
Click here for schedules.
Where is the Wichita Open held?
The tournament is held at the Crestview Country Club located at:
1000 N. 127th St East
Wichita, KS 67206
Phone: 316-733-1344
Click here for a map
How do I get tickets? How much do they cost?
You can buy tickets through the Wichita Open's website and at the gate. They cost $10.00.
Where do I park?
2011 Spectator parking will be at Hawker Beechcraft (located between between Webb and Greenwich off of Central).
Shuttle vans will transport guests to the course.
There is a $5 charge for parking; all proceeds go to the Wichita YMCA.
Where can I stay if I'm coming from out of town?
There are several host hotels for the Wichita Open. Click here for a list.
What's special about the 17th hole?
You can call it the "party hole." The 17th hole at Crestview is a Par 3 hole, made tougher by being surrounded by grandstands. In 2011, a new feature will debut: two-story grandstands making it more of a stadium hole. Similar to the famous #16 at TPC Scotsdale for the Phoenix Open, the 17th at Crestview is often called the loudest hole in golf.
The Wichita Open offers a 17th Hole Golf Special.
