In addition to all the usual headaches -- weather concerns, competition with the British Open and a sagging economy -- the U.S. Bank Championship faces a new dilemma this season.

U.S. Bank is pulling out as title sponsor of the event, which has left organizers scrambling to find a replacement in order to keep the tournament going for a 43rd year. (At last report, there was a sense of cautious optimism about the prospects).

The sponsor-search backdrop may lend a "stop and smell the roses because this may be the last time" feel to the proceedings, but the rest of the trappings will remain the same. The U.S. Bank Championship offers fans a chance to watch top-flight golf in a beautiful (and familiar) setting that is convenient and accessible.

Where: Brown Deer Park Golf Course

When: July 13-19

Admission: Single-day tickets for the tournament cost $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. A season badge, good for all four days, costs $60 and includes access to the Wednesday Pro-Am. Champions Club tickets cost $140 and include access to Saz's Party Deck behind the 18th hole, entry to the Club Chalet on the 18th green, admission to the air-conditioned Buick Pavilion on the 5th hole, free program and pairing sheets.

Parking: Free.

Schedule: Monday, July 13 -- Gates open at 6 a.m. for the Children's Hospital Monday Pro-Am, which starts at 11 a.m. and practice rounds; Tuesday, July 14 -- Practice rounds and the American Family Insurance Youth Clinic from 3:30 until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 -- U.S. Bank Championship Pro-Am, tee times at 7 a.m. and noon; Thursday, July 16 -- First round tee times begin at 7 a.m. Coverage on the Golf Channel from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 17 -- Second round tee times begin at 7 a.m., coverage on the Golf Channel from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18 -- Third round tee times start at 8 a.m., TV coverage on The Golf Channel from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18 -- Final round tee times start at 8 a.m. TV coverage on The Golf Channel runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Special rules: Cell phones/pagers must be turned off. Bags and backpacks are not permitted. Folding chairs are permitted, the carrying case is not. No cameras or video cameras during the tournament. No signs or banners are allow. No coolers, beverages, alcohol or food may be brought into or taken from the property.

Insider tips: There are two ways to watch a golf tournament. You can either plant yourself on a hole -- either at a tee or a green -- and let the players come to you. Or, you can pick a group, follow it for a few holes and then pick another group. Either way is fine, but a hybrid works well, too. Players won't sign autographs during play, but usually are willing to sign after their round or on their way to the driving range / practice green.

PREVIOUS WINNERS
U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee
Brown Deer Park
2008 Richard S. Johnson
2007 Joe Ogilvie
2006 Corey Pavin
2005 Ben Crane
U.S. Bank in Milwaukee
2004 Carlos Franco
Greater Milwaukee Open
2003 Kenny Perry
2002 Jeff Sluman
2001 Shigeki Maruyama
2000 Loren Roberts
1999 Carlos Franco
1998 Jeff Sluman
1997 Scott Hoch
1996 Loren Roberts
1995 Scott Hoch
1994 Mike Springer

Tuckaway Country Club
1993 Billy Mayfair
1992 Richard Zokol
1991 Mark Brooks
1990 Jim Gallagher, Jr.
1989 Greg Norman
1988 Ken Green
1987 Gary Hallberg
1986 Corey Pavin
1985 Jim Thorpe
1984 Mark O'Meara
1983 Morris Hatalsky
1982 Calvin Peete
1981 Jay Haas
1980 Billy Kratzert
1979 Calvin Peete
1978 Lee Elder
1977 Dave Eichelberger
1976 Dave Hill
1975 Art Wall
1974 Ed Sneed
1973 Dave Stockton

Tripoli Country Club
1972 Jim Colbert
1971 Dave Eichelberger

North Shore Country Club
1970 Deane Beman
1969 Ken Still
1968 Dave Stockton