Not quite a week before the first ball is struck at the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island’s Ocean Course, a few tickets and ticket packages remain for those wanting to experience South Carolina’s first men’s major golf championship.

The tournament, Aug. 6-12, is expected to draw crowds of 25,000-30,000 per day to the Pete Dye-designed course, which has hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches and, as a test run for this year, the 2007 Senior PGA Championship.

Grounds tickets remain for the three practice rounds on Monday, Tuesday ($45 each) and Wednesday ($60), as well as for Thursday’s opening round ($110). Also, Championship Round Ticket Packages ($500) offer admission to all four competition rounds, Thursday-Sunday.

In addition, Champions Club Tickets starting at $700 offer not only admission but also access to theater-style seating in a double-decker, open-air venue overlooking the par-3 17th hole, one of two prime viewing locations along with the 18th hole. Champions Club tickets also include full catering and open bar service.

For tickets or for more information, call (800) 742-4653 (PGA-GOLF) or go to www.pga2012.com.