Golf In New York City Blog

Tournament officials for the Sybase® Classic presented by ShopRite, www.sybaseclassic.com, have announced that tickets are now available for the LPGA Tour’s stop in Northern New Jersey at historic Upper Montclair Country Club, which will host the tournament May 14 – 17, 2009. In addition, officials are in search of volunteers to staff the LPGA Tour event.

“It is our hope that enthusiastic golf fans and community supporters around the New Jersey area will buy their tickets early to watch three-time champion Lorena Ochoa as she defends her title against the top female golfers in the world,” said Executive Director Andy Bush.

Weekly Tickets are valid for admission all week at a cost of $50. Daily Grounds Tickets, valid any one day, are $20. Children 15 and under are admitted free all week. Admission Monday – Wednesday is free of charge, courtesy of Sybase. Tickets can be purchased at www.sybaseclassic.com or 1-800-444-LPGA.

With winter almost over, it’s time to play competitive golf. Competitive Golf Association, www.competitivegolfassociation.com, is a member-driven company and strives to provide a flexible competitive golf format while “providing Empowerment to Competitive Golfers”. Recently having expanded into the New York/New Jersey area, their exclusive arrangement allows golfers to compete with others within surrounding cities and states concurrently. Monthly and year to date scores will be reflected on the website leaderboard for each tournament. Through goodwill, CGA will donate all profits obtained from the tournament championships, to a principal charity. This year’s chosen charity is the St Jude Hospital for Children. The platform may be used to compete for the highest ranking and bragging rights with family and friends.

Men and women 18 years of age or older may compete in this unique format with the ability to compete in a variety of golf tournaments on their own schedule. Each member may compete in up to six tournaments each month during the season. By playing on a United States Golf Association (USGA) rated public golf course, this engaged challenge helps level the playing field and maximize competitiveness. The season begins in February and ends in August, but the flexibility allows golfers to participate at anytime. The winners of each monthly qualifier, along with the best players of each tournament will be invited to meet and compete in the championship tournament at the end of the season. during Sept and October.

Each championship focused charitable event will give the member an opportunity to play with the eminent participates. In measuring and tracking, the resultant names will be compiled on the website throughout the season. In affiliation, CGA and its members will enjoy this gentleman’s game while striving to assist and improve those communities in which we work and live. This concept and design is meant for all types of golfers, ranging from beginners to seasoned. Remember, it’s not just about the challenge of the competition but having fun and promoting the game of golf! For more details: http://www.competitivegolfassociation.com/

With major renovations completed at many NYC Golf Courses and Club Houses, where is the best place to have a party or wedding in New York City? Is it at a golf course? Friends of ours are contemplating marriage and are shopping. Any information is appreciated.

Dancin’ Dogg Golf announced the release of its OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator.

This simulator combines accurate swing analysis with a realistic three-dimensional visual golf environment.

Russell Edens, president of Dancin’ Dogg Golf said, “Our goal since the inception of the company has been to make it possible for golfers to have their own high-end simulator experience at home. With the development of the new OptiShot we have made this a reality.”

Until now, users of the Dancin’ Dogg simulator played golf inside the EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour for the PC. “The combination of precise shot data and the world’s most popular consumer golf game has proven to be a fantastic way to introduce players to the concept of indoor golf but the EA Sports game was designed as a game, not as a simulator. Now, our customers will enjoy playing the world’s best golf courses in a true simulation environment,” says Edens.

This new visual simulation environment, called “3DD Golf” was created by Dancin’ Dogg’s team of engineers with accuracies rendered to a standard within inches of real, bringing world class golf courses to life. The results are as visually real and accurate as simulation systems costing over $50,000.

The OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator’s first replicated course is Torrey Pines in California. Two other world-famous courses are planned for the first release, and the company will request customer input to guide the subsequent course releases. Edens notes, “We will build according to what our customers most desire. We see every course release to be like opening a new gift. The library of courses will continually expand and what’s best is that customers don’t have to pay additional fees to receive the new courses as they are released.”

The numerous features included in the $399.95 purchase price will be clearly seen as an advantage by OptiShot’s first users. They will receive detailed swing analysis with the award-winning Practice Zone and just as before the EA Sports Tiger Woods game will be included. In addition, their OptiShot system will automatically be upgraded to the 3DD Golf experience when the final touches are completed. The estimated release date is January of 2009.

The OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulator is sold through golfinnyc.com or authorized golf retailers worldwide. Running demonstration units will be in stores very soon. For more information on OptiShot Infrared Golf Simulators, visit the website www.OptiShotGolf.com.