The USGA understandably take security very seriously and the course and the surrounding streets are on lock down. Then when you get off the bus there are the individual checks, similar to the ones you'd see at any airport. Leaving your room key, your mobile phone and recording equipment in on...
Outside broadcasts in sport are always fascinating. The range of people you meet, from the bus driver to the former world number one is always eye opening. Our first full day at Chambers Bay began with a 6am start on the media bus to the course and chatting with the European Tour press officer....