Big Hitters Provide Big Advantage to the Game of Golf
Larry Lunsford and National Professional Golf Tour presented by Arnold Palmer Golf Management are driven by passion for the player and passion for the game
DANA POINT, Calif., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The upcoming 2010 National Open Championship presented by the NPGT and Arnold Palmer Golf Management is being held at the Primm Valley Resort and Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV, from October 12-15. The 2010 National Open Championship is the culmination of the 2010 NPGT season, bringing together players, directors and supporters from 16 regions of the United States. The National Open Championships will be played on the acclaimed Desert Course at Primm Valley Golf Club and features a Purse of $170,000 with a guaranteed 1st Place payout of $34,000. "The National Open Championship is the biggest event of the year and what everyone has worked for. It's exciting to have the opportunity to really solidify your season," says Neal Grusczynski, NPGT player and contributor.
The inspiration behind starting the NPGT came from tour founder Larry Lunsford's passion for both the game and the players. Recognizing the difficulty of access to tournament play by professional golfers, Larry came up with a solution that, in retrospect, seems obvious - bring the tour to the players.
Established in 16 major markets throughout the US, the NPGT is an opportunity for both professional golfers and elite amateurs. Undoubtedly, the financial burdens of tournament participation exclude many players from the opportunity of experiencing the level of tournament necessary to effectively grow their careers. By providing a tour that is both affordable and convenient, the NPGT hopes to open up as much opportunity as possible for the professional golfers. The NPGT also serves as a natural "transition" experience for amateurs, tracking to become professionals. Until now, opportunities to play in tournaments of this caliber were limited to a scattered number of mini tours. By eliminating the need of extensive travel, the weekly costs of hotels and restaurants are eliminated, thus, allowing more players to participate.
In addition to offering incentives to players through affiliations with major companies, such as Hertz and Choice Hotels International and Arnold Palmer Golf Management the NPGT will be sponsoring 4 players for the 2011 season. Additionally, through the generous support of a contributing financial advisory group the 2010 NPGT tournament winners are being offered a $500 discount towards entry into the National Open Tournament.
A minimal membership fee grants players an opportunity to compete in any of the 16 markets across the country, which also gives players the opportunity to play in four regional majors, qualify for the annual National Open Championship, and compete in the Sir Elford Cup match play event.
Though there are similar regional tours located in the US, there is nothing like it on a national level. The same passion that drives the players fuels the energy behind every individual tournament director and NPGT team as they help foster the development of the players and create opportunities to advance their careers.
For more information, and to register for the 2010 NPGT National Open Tournament, visit the NPGT website at http://www.nationalprotour.com.
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SOURCE National Professional Golf Tour Presented by Arnold Palmer Golf Management
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