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I'm going with my Dad next week to the PGA Golf Tournament at Wentworth.

I was wondering if anyone has been before and taken photos without a Media Pass. I was thinking of taking my Nikon D3 along with a 300mm f2.8 sigma and 1.4x convertor so smaller than the Nikon one. Do you think I would be allowed to take photos? I normally use a monopod with it but I won't be taking this with me otherwise I will stick out like a sore thumb.

Would appreciate any comments regarding the matter of taking photos.
 
Not sure what the entry terms are like for the general public, but I don't think the monopod will make you stand out any more than the D3 and 300mm ;)
 
The PDF event info/FAQs are here

Point 8 says:

Prohibited Items?
- Detailed on the back of the ticket
- NO Mobile telephones
- NO Cameras (except on Wednesday when cameras are allowed) Thursday – Sunday
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Leave it at home unless for the Wednesday (when everyone takes cameras) or you'll risk losing your admission pass.
 
They have scanners at the entry points so you will not get in even with a camera phone. There are portacabins close by where you can deposit your camera gear if on foot otherwise it's a long walk back to the car park to dump the gear in the car and worry about it for the next six hours or so. :lol:

This is why you don't see many golf tour pics on here.
 
Thanks for the advice guys. Think the plan is thanks to James letting me know that I am going to take my camera in on Wednesday when its allowed as it doesn't specify what cameras are allowed. And then going to go on Thursday with my Dad and just watch it no camera.
 
probably the best way...a day to concentrate on your photography, then the rest of the time to enjoy the golf!
 
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