Abstract: A spectator system and a method for controlling spectators at a golf outing is disclosed. One or more preferred viewing areas are located throughout the golf course where holders of a certain class of tickets are allowed access, but not holders of any other class of ticket. These preferred viewing areas may be in the form of relatively narrow lanes which extend along the entire extent or a portion of the extent of the tees box, the fairway, and/or green. A plurality of viewing enclosures are located throughout the golf course where holders of tickets which provide access to the preferred viewing areas may congregate for socialization and/or a viewing of the golf action while being protected from the elements.