You can do the same thing at pro-ams from Hilton Head to Hawaii.

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Also, since the tournaments are just three days long, they usually have two pro-ams, Wednesday and Thursday, allowing twice as many amateurs to participate.

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Dilfer apparently is a good enough golfer to play in pro-ams, do an interview with Golf Digest and win a weird golf award.

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Most events have two pro-ams: The Monday one is attended by 20 pros, usually youngsters or players looking to get in an extra day of practice.

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In many ways the Champions Tour pro-ams can be even better, since they often contain more big names, have a more festive atmosphere, and are cheaper.

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The history of golf pro-ams is a bit fuzzy.

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Pro-ams have had their share of weirdness.

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Even big shots like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are obligated to play, though they are usually reserved for the tourney's biggest sponsors. (Woods even had to play in pro-ams last year after his personal life became tabloid fodder.) The rest of the players are entered into a random draw.

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