We have reached the lull before the storm sports fans. Before you know it, the population of the valley will grow by the thousands. A Super Bowl and the FBR Open are huge draws. That wasn't too obvious, was it? Anyway, a huge influx of fans from the Northeast will converge on us in support of Super Bowl finalists New England and the New York Giants. Over 500,00, most of which are from our state, will make the TPC of Scottsdale, especially on Saturday of tournament week, one of the largest cities in Arizona. Pick your poison the week of January 28th through February 3rd, Glendale or Scottsdale. As a person who has experienced both events let me float a few tips your way.

Super Bowl - 1. Bring a lot of cash
2. Have hotel reservations
3. Learn to love huge crowds
4. Patience (you will be forced to stand in long lines for everything)
5. Get resturant reservations far in advance
6. Smile and pretend you understand what our out-of-state visitors are saying