Book Signings: The Old Sport Gallery, like many local businesses, is taking advantage of the U.S. Open to give its patrons something special.

But it may be easier for Old Sport owner Tom Stewart than for some others because of his numerous connections in the golf world.

The much-traveled Stewart, who at various times has been a golf professional, an author, a publisher and a world-class golfer, has an all-star cast showing up at his store this week. To handle the expected turnout, he’s having a tent set up in the area behind the Razook’s Building.

"It’s going to be a lot of fun," Stewart said.

The "fun" begins today with author and television personality Ann Liquori on hand to autograph copies of her book, "A Passion for Golf." Also scheduled for appearances today and Wednesday is Bob Bubke, author of "The Ryder Cup." And golfer Tom Kite is planning to drop in for a few minutes.

Tuesday’s menu offers golf writer Tim Rosaforte, author of "Heartbreak Hill" and one of the Tiger Woods stories, as well as Bradley Klein of Golfweek, author of a book on No. 2 architect Donald Ross.

Wednesday will find Kathy Bissell on hand to sign her book on Fred Couples, with Hank Haney, who is Mark O’Meara’s teacher, showing up on Wednesday and Thursday to sign copies of his book, "The Last Lesson You’ll Ever Need."

James Dodson, whose book "A Golfer’s Life" on Arnold Palmer was recently published, will be in on Thursday, with writers Lorne Rubenstein and John Feinstein, whose latest book is "The Majors," coming in on Thursday. Davis Love III is also making an appearance that day.

ClubCorp founder Robert Dedman will hold the floor on Saturday, signing his book, "King of Clubs.

Stewart also had a "wish" prediction for the Open. "There will be a Monday playoff," he said, "between Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods and David Duval."

Missing It: Craig Sullivan looked out on No. 2 Sunday morning with a hunger in his eyes.

It wasn’t because he wanted tickets to the Open.

It’s not that he wouldn’t take them if someone offered them (he doesn’t have tickets), but the hunger stemmed more from a desire to be out there playing with the big boys on Tour.

Sullivan, a recent graduate of Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, has a dream: to play the course as a professional.

He’s already established that he is the best golfer in North Carolina on the 4-A high school level. Sullivan, a native of Scotland, just captured medalist honors in the recently held state championship.

Sullivan will attend Campbell University on a golf scholarship, where he will major in golf course management. Asked if one of his future goals was to play professionally, the young man simply said, "Oh, yes."

Communicating: George Arlet of Pittsburgh is in the communications business. He is in Pinehurst for the Open with several friends, also in the communications business.

Arlet said he was alone Sunday because two of those friends were busy putting up the satellite feed for the BBC. Another friend of his was busy helping the Golf Channel set up for the Open.

Asked if he had seen any players out on the course playing, Arlet said that he had seen Roger Maltbie and Johnny Miller.

Only makes sense that a guy into communications would notice Maltbie and Miller. Those two will be working as announcers for NBC during the Open.