Lansdowne, VA (August 10, 2016) – The Golf Club at Lansdowne will host the Virginia Qualifier for the American FootGolf League (AFGL) U.S. National Championship on Sunday, August 14th at 1 PM. The Regional Qualifier feeds into the Virginia Regional Championship later this year, one of 16 regional championships planned, all of which form the basis of the AFGL U.S. National Championship, which will be held in November at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, Calif.
“We’re excited to host the Virginia qualifier for the American FootGolf League,” said Jim Karafa, director of club operations, The Golf Club at Lansdowne. “We’re seeing more and more individuals participate in foot golf at The Golf Club at Lansdowne. It’s a fun sport and is much easier for most folks to pick up over traditional golf.”
FootGolf, which is played on a traditional golf course, involves the kicking of a soccer ball down the fairway of the course, with the intention, similar to golf, of reaching the hole in as few “strokes” (kicks) as possible. In FootGolf, the hole is increased to 21″ in diameter in order to accommodate a regulation soccer ball. FootGolf is suitable for players of various ages and genders, so the tournaments feature four different player classifications for the U.S. National Championship: Juniors age 12-17, Men age 18-45, Seniors age over 45 and Women age 18 and over.
“AFGL has worked for the last four years to create a network of nearly 500 courses in the United States that have FootGolf courses,” said U.S. National Championship Director Julia Barajas, “and the National Championship is the next logical step in the growth of the sport and its integration into the competitive sports landscape.”
Registration for the Virginia Regional Championship may be completed at the following link: www.afgltour.com
For more details on FootGolf, the American FootGolf League (AFGL), and the U.S. National Championship, please visit www.footgolf.us or call Julia Barajas at (760) 501-0100 ext. 135.
About The Golf Club at Lansdowne
Located in the shadows of our nation’s capital, The Golf Club at Lansdowne in Virginia is not only one of the mid-Atlantic’s most prestigious private country clubs, but also enjoys its stature as one of this country’s most spectacular lifestyle clubs. Featuring an unequalled tandem of golf course architects that rivals very few, Lansdowne offers 45 golf holes. 18 championship holes designed by world-renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and 27 holes created by World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman. A stunning collection of immeasurable beauty and charm, The Golf Club at Lansdowne is a golfer’s delight and its neighbouring Lansdowne Resort an ideal destination for a family getaway or friend’s retreat.
About Lansdowne Resort, A Destination hotel
Lansdowne Resort is the Washington, DC area’s only full-service resort. A recipient of the AAA Four-Diamond Award in every year of its existence, this resort combines impeccable service, urban style, understated luxury and premium amenities. Situated in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, Lansdowne Resort combines luxury accommodations, the world-class Spa Minérale, 45 holes of championship golf at The Golf Club at Lansdowne and a wide variety of delectable dining options. Recognized as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s premier resorts and IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) certified conference centers, this 500-acre gem is located just 40 minutes from the Nation’s Capital and only eight miles from Dulles International Airport. Visit www.LansdowneResort.com for details.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 270 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; Centurion Club, London, England; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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