If you are planning on attending the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, you have to apply for tickets at the USGA site and then close your eyes and pray for the best (sort of like when you tee off on a water hole).

But those in the know – or perhaps those in the dough – who have an American Express card can snatch up tickets starting TODAY! You can even use American Express Membership Rewards points.

Head to the American Express website for more information. Tickets are available through June 21st.

Those of us without Amex cards, well, we'll just sit here thumbing our tees until the USGA decides to draw applications.

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