The month of May is here, and it is starting to happen around here. We have golfers, racers and fans all coming to the Brickyard for one reason or another.
In a paragraph or two, we are going to try and answer some of the most popular questions asked on a daily basis.
The No. 1 question asked is, “How many holes are inside the track”?
The answer is four holes. Numbers 7- 10 are now on the inside of the track. Prior to 1992, there were nine holes inside the track that were known as “the inside 9.”
The No. 2 question: “Is the course open when the race cars are running?”
The answer is yes, on practice days the golf course is open to the public if an event is not taking place at the course. The course is closed on qualification days (May 10-11, May 17-18), Miller Lite Carb Day (May 23) and Race Day (May 25). The driving range is also closed for the month due to the range being adjacent to the backstretch of the racetrack.
The No. 3 question: “Do many of the drivers play?”
The answer is yes, there are quite a few who play. I think a lot more will start playing due to the business aspect of golf. It is a great way for drivers to interact with sponsors and potential sponsors.
Those are the most popular questions we field on a daily basis.
Some other information we would like to share is that we now have a Twilight fee after 4 p.m. daily. The cost is $55 and includes a cart. We also have rental clubs available if you are traveling and do not have yours. We take reservations 30 days in advance, which must be secured by a credit card. With out a doubt during May this is one of the most unique golfing experiences in the world.
Jeff Schroeder
PGA Head Professional
Brickyard Crossing
Weather seems to be the winner these days when it comes to planning a trip.
I just returned from Sea Island, Ga., where we had three days of good weather and then the bottom fell out Wednesday, Feb. 27. We arrived on Sunday, Feb. 24 and had the privilege of playing one of the resort’s ultra-private courses, Ocean Forest.
Ocean Forest is a great course and hosted the Walker Cup a few years back. We basically had the course to ourselves in the morning due to the club having a member event in the afternoon. The weather was perfect. It was sunny and 70 degrees, with light winds. The course is somewhat tree-lined, with smaller greens. So the shot value into the green was at a premium.