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Nov. 29th, 2014, The CFGA will host the first ever Northern California FootGolf Cash Championship at Monarch Bay Golf Club.
The California FootGolf Association hosts the fastest growing sports Open Cash Championship at Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro.
The FootGolf Revolution has infiltrated California. On Saturday, November 29, 2014 the California FootGolf Association (CFGA) will host the NorCal FootGolf Championship at the Monarch Bay Golf Club in San Leandro, CA. The sport deemed “99% Golf, minus the equipment” is growing like wildfire in popularity throughout the world and in particularly in California.
The special championship 18 hole event features $1,500 in Cash Prizes for the Top 10 Players in the Open Division. The NorCal FootGolf Championship also features a Recreational Division with trophies for top finishers. The Recreation Division is open to players 12 years - adult who are looking for a more casual experience or spend time playing with their family and friends. The overall environment amongst all players is quite an experience.
This is the fastest growing sport around and it’s catching the eye of even the biggest name in its traditional golfing environment. “FootGolf has been embraced by Golf Courses and Players more quickly than anyone anticipated,” said Ted Bishop, current PGA President and USFGA Executive Board Member.
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The explosion of FootGolf’s popularity is being compared to when snowboarding was introduced to ski resorts. For the course there is very little investment and virtually everything in golf is mirrored by this highly addictive alternative as you walk the picturesque fairways without any equipment but a ball. FootGolf is appealing to all ages, skill levels and demographics including soccer players, families and recreational athletes.
Hosting the event is the California FootGolf Association (CFGA, founded in 2012) which is the official State Association of the United States FootGolf Association (USFGA). The CFGA provides opportunities for increased play and awareness through its Official Tournaments, Membership Program, Newsletter, Premier Services and FootGolf Club Program. The CFGA also provides support to local golf courses with their FootGolf course layout, marketing support and best practices. To learn more about FootGolf visit www.footgolfcalifornia.com
