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A FAN�S GUIDE TO THE GREATEST SHOW ON GRASS� THE 2005 FBR OPEN

January 28 , 2005 by Editor

With the FBR Open just a week away, tournament officials want to ensure that all spectators coming to the TPC of Scottsdale get to experience all the fun and excitement the Open has to offer, without any complications. With that in mind, FBR Open officials have created a list of helpful tips and guidelines to make sure the 2005 FBR Open experience will be safe and enjoyable for everyone and will continue to be �The Greatest Show on Grass.�

Spectator Tips

Golf Etiquette 101 - Stay quiet and stand still when the players are about to hit the ball. For your own safety, follow the directions of tournament marshals. Spectators will be removed immediately without warning for:

� Refusal to obey quiet signs or signals
� Distracting or embarrassing a player
� Making rude, vulgar or other inappropriate comments or gestures toward a player
� Booing or cheering at inappropriate times

Check The Weather - Check the weather forecast before you visit the FBR Open and dress appropriately. Expect cool mornings and sunny afternoons, so dressing in layers is the best idea.

Must-Have Items - Sunscreen, hat, comfortable shoes, binoculars and a blanket to sit on.

Have A Plan - There are basically two ways to watch a golf tournament. �Parade Style�, where you pick a spot and watch the field pass by, or �Cross-Country Style�, where you follow a particular player or group around the course.

Arrive Early - Arrive early to reserve a spot, especially if you plan on watching the tournament �Parade Style.� On Thursday and Friday, groups are simultaneously started on the first and 10th holes. Most people watch the action on the back nine holes which may give you the opportunity to get a better view of the players on the front nine.

Daily Pairing Sheet & Map - Pick up a daily pairing sheet to find out when the players tee off and the order of the groups. Pairing sheets include a course map, and are available near the entrances and at selected other locations on the tournament grounds.

The pros usually play in threesomes on Thursday and Friday and twosomes on the weekends. Check the scoreboards to find out who the leaders are and where they are on course. One way to tell the players from a distance is to look for their caddies, who wear color-coded vests (red, white or blue), which will be indicated on the daily pairing sheet.

Autographs - Players are more receptive to requests for autographs after they have completed their round, so don�t interrupt them before or during their round. A good place to catch them is at the practice area, as most players will return there after finishing their round, and the fence line near the 18th hole scoring tent.

Food/Drinks/Souvenirs - Concession stands are located throughout the tournament grounds. For lunch or dinner, visit the Fry�s or Coca-Cola Food Courts. Souvenirs are located at the TPC Merchandise Tents, near the 1st tee and the main entrance.

Officials also ask that fans abide by all tournament rules and regulations, including this updated list of items that will not be permitted at the TPC of Scottsdale. With record-setting crowds expected once again, abiding by these guidelines will make it easier for everyone to get through the tournament entrance effortlessly and allow all spectators to enjoy the 2005 FBR Open.

Tournament officials ask that you Do Not bring the following items to the tournament site:
� Weapons
� Mobile Phones (Thursday through Sunday)
� Pagers
� Purses or other containers larger than 6X6X6
� Cameras (Thursday through Sunday)
� Beverages (except sealed bottled water and special drinks, such as baby formula)
� Food Items (unless pre-prepared in clear bags and carried by hand in a plastic grocery style bag. SLICED fruit WILL be allowed)

Mobile phone stations and concession stands will be available at various locations on the tournament site. In addition, officials want to reiterate that the sale or give-away of tournament tickets and badges at the tournament site is prohibited except by Thunderbirds.

The FBR Open is the best-attended golf tournament in the world and in tournament history has raised more than $30 million, which the host Thunderbirds donate to hundreds of local charities.

The 2005 FBR Open will take place at the TPC of Scottsdale Monday, January 31st through Sunday, February 6th, 2005.

All four rounds are scheduled to be televised as follows: Thursday and Friday on the USA Network and Saturday and Sunday on CBS Sports. For more information on the 2005 FBR Open, call the FBR Open hotline at (602) 870-4431 or visit www.fbropen.com