LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Nine years later, the best women's golfers in the world are back at Lancaster Country Club for the 79th U.S. Women's Open.
On Monday, the players arrived and practiced before the doors opened up to the public on Tuesday.
Back in 2015, more than 135,000 spectators watched practice and competition rounds, setting the attendance record for a U.S. Women's Open. The players are excited to see and hear the support.
"The U.S. Women's Open is one of the biggest parties of the year when it comes to golf and obviously, that comes with a lot of people," said professional golfer Sofia Garcia. "It's such a treat for the players when we get to see the people so I'm going to watch and we will be waiting here."
A quick, heavy burst of rain fell in the early afternoon but the day was mostly dry. Conditions are pristine for the biggest women's golf tournament in the world and the purse is now supersized with $12 million awarded at the end of the competition.
Fans should find it easy to navigate the property when they get there and if not, there are 2,000 volunteers waiting to help guide them wherever they want to go.
Practice rounds continue on Tuesday and Wednesday with the competition rounds taking place Thursday through Sunday.