Practice Rounds Begin At U.S. Senior Open At Del Paso Country Club

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Practice rounds for this weekend's U.S. Senior Open started on Monday, drawing spectators to the Sacramento area.

It's big time professional golf up close and personal at the Del Paso Country Club.

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"This is the U.S. Senior Open and I'm going with my dad and grandpa," said 10-year-old Zander Walter.

Before they could see the action, they had to get in. Street barricades surround nearby neighborhoods around the course. No parking signs are lined up in others. Visitors park elsewhere and shuttle bus in.

Once inside, any frustration of getting there seemed to disappear.

Whether watching the pros practice or spending on souvenirs, There's no question Sacramento is already feeling the impact of this popular tournament.