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Can't Ski? Try Playing in a National Amateur Golf Tournament

06.21.11 11:29 AM

It's the beginning of summer and snow is no where to be found.  Try competing like a golf pro to stay in shape to hit the slopes early.  The Nature Valley Amateur (NVA) is an amateur golf event developed to provide participants with an authentic PGA TOUR playing experience.

Have you ever been in front of your television watching a golf game thinking to yourself “I can play as good as that guy/girl?” Now you have the opportunity to show off your skills and potentially play in a championship game. 

In 2011, the event will consist of eighteen (18) Qualifying Tournaments, held at courses within the TPC Network and other renowned courses throughout the country, with approximately 1,300 participants. Based on performance, 90 players across five flights qualify to participate in a Championship Weekend at TPC Sawgrass on October 7th and 8th. The weekend includes a pairings dinner (player and guest), and two (2) Championship rounds on THE PLAYERS Stadium course.

• Event 1: Nature Valley Amateur – Qualifying Tournament
• Date 1: June 27, 2011
• Venue 1: TPC Piper Glen

• Event 2: Nature Valley Amateur – Qualifying Tournament
• Date 2: July 18, 2011
• Venue 2: TPC Wakefield Plantation

• Event 3: Nature Valley Amateur – Qualifying Tournament
• Date 3: August 26, 2011
• Venue 3: TPC Myrtle Beach

Format:

One Round (18 Strokes)
Individual Stroke Play
5 Flights (4 gentlemen’s flights, one dedicated ladies’ flight)
Winners qualify for Championship

Eligible:

Amateurs
Men and Women

SkiNC and SkiSouthEast.com urges all ski buffs to support Nature Valley in this tournament.  Help us spread the word and look for more support for skiing by Nature Valley coming this winter.

For more information visit www.naturevalleygolf.com