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Officials expect 42,500 fans daily

Associated Press

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- There are fewer corporate hospitality tents at this year's U.S. Open, but you wouldn't know there's an economic downturn by watching the massive souvenir tent at Bethpage State Park. Business has been brisk as fans have turned out to see early-week practice rounds. "It amazes me that people are willing to spend $500 on this stuff," said New Jersey car dealer John Bustard, taking a moment outside the tent Tuesday to grouse about his own financial situation. "And yet they d ...

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