Dressed for Senior Open success

It might not look like much right now, but the Lexus tent located on the south end of the Inverness Golf Club is getting in shape for the U.S. Senior Open Hospitality section.

They are going to put a brand new car and a whole lot more inside there.

"We've got the field that we put down, and on top of that we are going to put a putting green in," said Mike Miriani, who is in charge of the maekshift putting green.

Because hospitality is of utmost important at this Senior Championship.

"These events, they spare no expense, and they've got the people coming in here looking at cars, and have a good time while they are doing that," Miriani said.

Why not? It's not often a major tournament comes to T-town.

"This is our Lexus golf ball car," said Ed Montaine of Lexus Sales. "It's made with a coating of a golf ball. I just hope nobody comes out and hits it with a golf club."

This $70,000 great drive and ride can be crucial to the Senior's success. It drives better than a Titleist.

"This is a Lexus L-S 460 Sedan," Montaine said. "It has an 8-speed transmission and 400 horsepower. It has full-time all-wheel drive. It's a fantastic car and has been No. 1 in quality for 17 years in a row."

The U.S. Senior Open runs July 25-31 at Inverness Golf Club in West Toledo.