![LCC and the U.S. Women's Open: 'We want to be a gold standard for the women' [column]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/0/4a/04a9c9e2-1f9f-11ef-b58c-174bc50878d3/665a524307bff.image.jpg?crop=1567%2C1175%2C99%2C0&resize=1567%2C1175&order=crop%2Cresize)
The macro-level take on this sun-splashed week at Lancaster Country Club: Golf is growing as a participant sport and, at least here, thriving as a spectator sport.
- June 1, 2024
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U.S. Women's Open
![Scenes from Day 3 of the 2024 US Women's Open [photos]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/68/568539fe-1f63-11ef-86c9-639d664f10db/665b9e5125cb0.preview.jpg?crop=758%2C426%2C0%2C142&resize=758%2C426&order=crop%2Cresize)
Former PGA Tour golfer and current Golf Channel lead analyst Brandel Chamblee has been in Lancaster this week for the the network’s “Live from the U.S. Open,'' studio show.
![Fashion and more at the US Women's Open [photos]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/5d/95d20156-1f62-11ef-9ff3-57bc60533292/665a387d1f414.preview.jpg?crop=1215%2C683%2C0%2C510&resize=1215%2C683&order=crop%2Cresize)
As the 79th U.S. Women's Open started the second day of play, golf fans were out and about walking around Lancaster Country Club wearing the latest golf fashions.
The U.S. Women's Open continued Friday at Lancaster Country Club, bringing out thousands of spectators, many of whom were dressed in classic golf fashion -- lots of polo shirts, khaki pants and athletic dresses.
![Big names won't be the reason this U.S. Women's Open is compelling [column]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/c/84/c8410650-1f9e-11ef-ad69-b373c8a43907/665a51dda5fdd.image.jpg?crop=1624%2C914%2C0%2C181&resize=1624%2C914&order=crop%2Cresize)
![Scenes from Day 2 of the 2024 US Women's Open [photos]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/37/63783cb6-1f58-11ef-9946-fb1d5595233b/665a52b1a264c.preview.jpg?crop=1001%2C563%2C0%2C99&resize=1001%2C563&order=crop%2Cresize)
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WEATHER FORECAST
![Here's how the turf team grows the grass for the 2024 US Women's Open [photos, video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/9/1b/91b8514c-16d4-11ef-955c-efb13569857b/664b92a286849.image.jpg?crop=1790%2C1007%2C0%2C75&resize=1790%2C1007&order=crop%2Cresize)
The golf course is a playing surface and a living organism with a team devoted to keep it alive.
As golfers and caddies venture onto the course for the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, another set of pros is standing by, ready to help if needed.
BierHall Brewing is also serving Arnold Palmer slushies with vodka in them.
![Here's what it's like watching the US Women's Open from a kayak in the Conestoga River [video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/47/247b0852-1eba-11ef-a411-43fb26262b26/6658d245a2b75.image.jpg?crop=1840%2C1035%2C0%2C45&resize=1840%2C1035&order=crop%2Cresize)
Spectators at the 79th annual U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament can expect to pay anywhere from $25 for a one-day gallery ticket to $2,000 for a six-day "Penn Club ticket package,” which includes an open bar, upgraded concessions and bathroom experience, among other perks.
![U.S. Women's Open: Natives & greens at Lancaster Country Club [video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/8/ad/8ad123c4-721f-5af8-8483-8d95e40851b1/665746d123783.image.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080)
A look at natives and greens at Lancaster Country Club
![Few kayakers take to the Conestoga River on the first day of play at LCC [photos]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/28/d2847ffa-1ec4-11ef-a962-e3d9ab3c091c/6658e6fc8cbee.preview.jpg?crop=1897%2C1067%2C22%2C0&resize=1897%2C1067&order=crop%2Cresize)
![Kayaking to the U.S. Women's Open [video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/6d/d6dd5b23-5198-5b1b-979e-4bbd05b7bf1b/6658e5a44c9c7.image.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080)
Kayaking to the U.S. Women's Open via the Conestoga River
![U.S. Women's Open: In-depth look at course turf with Josh Saunders [video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/34/734f1b04-7634-5584-a47e-c05f607ed686/6655eb31515b7.image.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080)
Josh Saunders gives us an in-depth look at course turf and playing surfaces for the upcoming U.S. Women's Open.
![These changes to the 2024 US Women's Open course help pollinators, water quality and golfers too [video]](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/17/d176ddd0-16d4-11ef-99ce-a39e9a30acca/664b930d79aa3.image.jpg?crop=1763%2C992%2C0%2C91&resize=1763%2C992&order=crop%2Cresize)
On a highly manicured property, golfers and visitors will see new naturalized areas and native plants.
Julia Misemer was sitting by the fire pits near the putting green at Lancaster Country Club, thinking about packing the car for a trip to Philadelphia.
The pairing of Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang and Minjee Lee looked to be one to watch.
Name: Jeff Sidebottom.
