Colorado is a hot spot for Amateur Golf
When it comes to golf, many fans and even some experts focus only on the big names in pro golf. Almost every news outlet has a field day when a major professional tournament is in full swing.
Among this hype, many forget that there is another vibrant and perhaps more important section of the golf world, the often overlooked amateur golf.
Colorado is the best place for amateur golf these days. It has all the right factors required for supporting amateur golf. Colorado has its fair share of professional golfers but the state is increasingly being identified with amateur golfers and golfing
activities.
The most important factor for amateur golf is an infrastructure that supports amateur golf. This infrastructure comprises of golf courses that cater to amateurs and training facilities, where they can polish their skills.
Colorado has a string of golf courses that are designed with amateur golf in mind. These courses are directly attached to a golf club or are under its administration. This arrangement is ideal for amateur golf, as it allows people to play the game at very
nominal fees.
There is a rising trend of golf in Colorado that is another indicator of its suitability for amateur golf. Amateur golf requires a thriving golf community that both supports amateur golfers and provides avenues for these golfers to refine their game while
competing.
The golf community of Colorado is well known for its interest in amateur golf. This interest becomes more visible from the fact that many amateur golf events are held in Colorado.
The best amateur golfers travel from various cities to participate in these tournaments. The major destination for these golfers is the city of Denver.
Another factor that has made Colorado the amateur golfers’ preferred destination is the number of sponsors that support amateur golf.
Almost every business worth its salt supports amateur golf. Many mid level and big businesses support amateur golf teams that comprise of either school students or private citizens.
Sponsorships are the lifeblood for amateur golf. The sport of golf is rather costly and many amateur golfers face serious monetary constraints in continuing their careers. Many a times, an amateur gives up golf as juggling golf and work becomes a tough chore.
The sponsors bear the costs of the amateur golf in return for the advertising opportunities. This is a win-win situation for both the parties. These sponsors also support the many golf tournaments that dot the state’s calendar.
Colorado is home to many top notch amateur golf events. The major events include Colorado Women's (CWGA) Match Play Championship and Colorado (COGF) Open Championship. These two events are considered to be the top level amateur golf destinations.
Another aspect of Colorado’s support for amateur golf is the continuous coverage of amateur golf by the state’s various news outlets. Every newspaper carries a section of amateur golf news, complete with results and upcoming attractions.
TV channels also cover amateur golf tournaments regularly. This offers great opportunities for the budding golfers who gain great encouragement from this kind of support.
The spirit of amateur golf is very much alive in Colorado. Its golf courses and golf associations are considered to be the best worldwide for these activities.
It is hoped that this support will continue in future and the status of Colorado as the premiere destination of amateur golf will remain intact.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own and in no way represent Bettor.com's official editorial policy.
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