(CHICAGO, IL) – Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course, owned by Chicago Park District Golf and managed by Billy Casper Golf (BCG), will host more than 100 FootGolf players from across America to compete in the first annual U.S. FootGolf National Championship on Saturday, October 3.
Kicking off at 8 a.m., the 36-hole, stroke-play tournament is open to all players; divisions, classes and flights will be determined once competition begins. Entry is $59 for American FootGolf League members and $79 for non-members which includes a one-year AFGL membership. Proper golf attire is required and competitors must supply their own soccer ball.
For more information and to register: www.footgolftour.com, 760.501.0100.
The U.S. National FootGolf Championship is a qualifier for the FootGolf World Cup to be played at Pilar Golf Club in Argentina on January 6-10, 2016. The top three finishers at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course earn a spot on the U.S. team for the second annual global event presented by the Federation for International FootGolf.
“We are honored to host dedicated ‘FootGolfers’ for this amazing event,” says Bill Rehanek, Senior Vice President of Operations of BCG. “FootGolf is unique and a lot of fun, and it is attracting new generations of golfers and non-golfers to courses coast to coast.”
One of the fastest growing sports nationwide, FootGolf assigns each hole a “par” and players tee off using a soccer ball, strategically kicking it until they make it in the 21-inch cup. Holes are cut into the rough to protect conditions of fairways and greens, and to avoid affecting everyday golfers. A comprehensive rule book is provided by the AFGL.
About Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
Less than 15 minutes north of downtown on Lake Shore Drive, Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course offers beautiful views of Chicago’s dramatic skyline. The 3,240-yard, par-36, nine-hole layout is set alongside Lake Michigan and three sets of tees present all skill levels a fun-but-fair challenge. Small, well-guarded greens and narrow, tree-lined fairways place an emphasis on course management and shot making. A snack bar offers golfers drinks and quick bites.
Adjacent to the course is the historic Clock Tower Café. Constructed in 1931, the dog-friendly café serves up American classics and offers magnificent views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago.
More information: www.sydneymarovitz.cpdgolf.com, 312.245.0909.
About American FootGolf League
The AFGL is the founder and official governing body of FootGolf in the United States, as sanctioned by the Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG). With more than 440 certified and accredited participating golf facilities, the AFGL is growing FootGolf locally and promoting it nationally, and operates the American FootGolf Pro-Am Tour, the U.S. National FootGolf Championship, and represents the United States in the official FootGolf World Cup.
Additionally, the AFGL publishes “This is FootGolf Magazine”, provides players FFANS index and the only recognized FootGolf handicap service.
More information: www.afgl.us, 760.501.0100.
About Billy Casper Golf
Founded more than 25 years ago in cooperation with the late golf legend Billy Casper, the company is the largest owner-operator of golf courses, country clubs and resorts in the U.S. with more than 150 properties in 29 states. Headquartered in Reston, VA with regional offices across America, Billy Casper Golf specializes in course and property maintenance, staffing and training, clubhouse operations, food-and-beverage, merchandising, golf instruction, marketing and public relations, special events and financial management.
Company highlights include BCG Spectrum, BCG Private and BCG Select management solutions; Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group, the in-house golf-sport-lifestyle PR, strategy development, integrated marketing, social media and design firm; BCG Ventures featuring proprietary, innovate programs like the annual “World’s Largest Golf Outing,” Women on Course and Casper Labs, the testing ground for FootGolf, GolfBoard, Billy Casper Digital network and other programming which drive engagement.
More information: www.billycaspergolf.com, 703.761.1444.
Contact:
Andy DeKeuster
Billy Casper Golf / Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
703.891.3324
adekeuster@billycaspergolf.com
