Controlling overeaching "place savers" probably takes different strategies in various situations. This is a problem everywhere that we have lived. In some cases parade routes are claimed 24 or more hrs in advance. At the Master's Tournament fans place chairs at greens hours in advance and no one touches the seat. No complaints there from other attendees. Obviously different traditions prevail in many areas.
IMO and from previous clashes over these issues I have found when the controlling authority adopts a reasonable rule , posts it in prominent places, and provides a modicum of enforcement, the problem is significantly reduced.
We all know that "the jerks" will be there always, but most will willingly cooperate.
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