2008 US Open Venue: Torrey Pines Facilities
Torrey Pines in San Diego, California, is home to the 2008 US Open golf tournament. It is only the second municipally-owned golfing facility to be visited on the PGA championship calendar. It comprises a north and a south course - the latter being the more difficult of the two and hence being the course of choice for the US Open.
The Torrey Pines golf establishment, although missing the sheer lushness and luxury of other PGA championship venues, boast a few appealing facilities which should put a smile on the face of visitors when they're not enjoying a long round of golf on either of the two courses.
There is a fully-stocked and award-winning Pro-shop on site, catering for every whim and fancy of every golfer. The shop is a big one - at over 4 000 square feet it stocks the latest in golfing designer labels and retail fashion - so if it's golf clothing or equipment you're after, you're bound to find it here.
2008 US Open venue: Torrey Pines Facilities for Accommodation
If you're planning a trip to Torrey Pines to witness the 2008 US Open golf tournament first-hand, you can stay at one of two on-site hotels at Torrey Pines - but you'd better get your booking in as soon as possible!
San Diego's only five-star hotel is located at Torrey Pines, overlooking the 18th green. This hotel - known as The Lodge - earned the AAA Five Diamond Award in 2003, just six months after it had opened its doors for business.
The second on-site accommodation option is lies a little further down Torrey South's 18th hole - alongside the fairway - the Hilton Torrey Pines Hotel. This is also a top-notch accommodation facility and, like The Lodge, boasts glorious views of both of the 2008 US Open venue: Torrey Pines' golf courses (north and south), with the Pacific Ocean as a backdrop. These hotels are the perfect place to sip on a glass of champagne as you watch the amber sun set gently over the horizon while you replay the top shots of the day from the 2008 US Open players.
