The 14th annual Reno - Tahoe Open will be from July 30 through August 5, 2012, at Montrêux Golf & Country Club in Reno. Updated information coming soon.
The Reno - Tahoe Open (RTO) is your chance to attend a big-time professional sports event right here in Reno. It is the only PGA Tour event played in Reno and one of only 47 PGA Tour golf tournaments in the world. Top-tier golfers play in the Reno - Tahoe Open. Past winners have included Kirk Triplett, Vaughn Taylor, John Cook, Will MacKenzie, and the 2010 champion Matt Bettencourt. The 2011 RTO runs from August 1 through August 7. The information phone number is (775) 322-3900.
Big Names at the 2011 Reno - Tahoe Open
John Daly has committed to play in the 2011 RTO. This will be the fourth RTO appearance for the 1991 PGA Tour rookie of the year and 1995 winner of the British Open. Joining Daly will be Mike Weir, 2004 Masters champion.
Attending the RTO - Activities & Spectating
The 2011 RTO runs from August 1 through August 7 and is played at Montreux Golf and Country Club in south Reno. While professional golf is the focus, there are quite a few on-site activities going on in conjuction with the tournament, including the Kids' Tree House, 'Soldier for the Day' geocaching activity, Fiesta Loco party tent, a Wine Walk, Women's Day, Pro-Am playing opportunities, and more.
If you plan on attending, be sure to read the RTO Course Policies and Etiquette for golf tournament spectators. For more information about dos and don'ts, check out the Frequently Asked Questions. It will be good for you to know the policies about such things as cell phones and cameras.
Tickets and Parking for the Reno - Tahoe Open
RTO tickets are sold in several flavors. For example, a one-day adult pass is $20 and a pass for every day is $65. Get details about all the options and make your purchase at RTO online ticket sales.
Public parking is at Galena High School, with shuttles running to Montreux Golf and Country Club every day of the tournament. Check the RTO shuttle schedule for more information about this service.
RTO Volunteer Opportunities
The Reno - Tahoe Open depends on a flock of volunteers to help run the event. They are called "forecaddies" and perform a number of functions in exchange for tournament access and other goodies. If you are interested, check out the volunteer information and fill out the online application.
Sources: Bauserman Group, Reno - Tahoe Open.
