Hutchinson ? It’s still months away, but business owners in Hutchinson are already planning and hoping for an estimated 100,000 golf fans arriving for the U.S. Women’s Open.

The owners are increasing their inventory and staff numbers in anticipation of the golf tournament, which runs July 1-7 and is expected to bring more than $10 million to the city.

“We’ll welcome everything we can get,” said Hutchinson Mall manager Dan Flores.

“We’re planning on doing as much business as we do during the holiday season,” said Target Store manager Dawn Sinkule. “I don’t know that you can really anticipate, though. This is kind of one of those things where you have to look at the overall picture.”

“There’s going to be more shoppers in here, I’m sure,” said Mark Collins, an assistant manager at Wal-Mart.

And that means longer lines, fewer parking spaces and a bit of a wait at the registers.

But that shouldn’t deter shoppers, Sinkule said.

“That week would be fine to do regular shopping as well,” she said. “The crowds will mostly be at the U.S. Open during the day.”

Area restaurants also are expecting to do big business.

“I would imagine that this particular store is going to set some records,” said Jack Emel, general manager of the Hutchinson Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, which seats 150. “We’re stocked and ready to go.”

Kaine Kientz, the new general manager at Montana Mike’s Steakhouse, said he may order another 500 pounds of sirloins with his usual stock of 1,000 or 1,500 pounds a week. His staff, which numbers about 60, will increase to 80.

Some managers say they expect to see a shift in clientele.

“Usually when there’s stuff that goes on in town, local people want to stay home,” said Tome Muli, owner of the Polo Sports Lounge. “I think they’ll be replaced by the people coming to town.”

Jim Seitnater, downtown development director, said some businesses have talked about extending their hours or increasing staff. No matter what, they should be ready for the onslaught, he said.

“We’d better be,” Seitnater said. “It’s not like it snuck up on us.”