"The number is expected to be only in the mid-40s this year."

Because of The Players I'm a bit behind on some items, including this Ryan Herrington post on U.S. Open media day. Besides some insights into the course setup changes since 2002's boondoggle, Herrington notes this about corporate tent sales:

The sagging economy has had a significant impact on corporate hospitality tent sales. A USGA source told Golf DIgest Digital that while 79 tents were sold in 2002, the number is expected to be only in the mid-40s this year.