Golfing Eighteen Blog

The 2008 BMW Championship is ten months away and tickets are sure to go quickly for one of golf’s most anticipated tournaments. St. Louis Marriott West is now offering cutting edge Saint Louis accommodations, perfect for spectators attending this acclaimed event.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) November 8, 2007 — The 2008 BMW Championship is ten months away and tickets are sure to go quickly for one of golf’s most anticipated tournaments. St. Louis Marriott West is now offering cutting edge Saint Louis accommodations, perfect for spectators attending this acclaimed event.

The BMW Championship is the core of a six-year partnership agreement between BMW, the PGA TOUR and the Western Golf Association (WGA). The event is the third of four PGA TOUR playoff tournaments that culminate with the new FedEx Cup competition.

The tournament is being held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis from September 4-7, 2008. Tickets went on sale Monday, November 5, 2007 at 12 a.m. CST. Weekly grounds books are $225, while the volunteer package is $125.

With 2,600 volunteers needed for the week event, volunteers must commit to three, half day shifts and one training session. Volunteers will gain firsthand exposure to the inner workings of the BMW Championship and collect event merchandise including two 2008 BMW Championship golf shirts, one wind shirt, one cap or visor, one commemorative volunteer pin, as well as one invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party.

With so many people coming to St. Louis for the tournament, the St. Louis, MO hotel suggests making travel plans well in advance. The city will be buzzing with excitement come next autumn and the Marriott is already preparing for the occasion. With a pristine lakeside backdrop that features an outdoor patio overlooking fountains and wooded walking trails, this hotel offers a secluded escape.

Accommodating Saint Louis lodging offers guests upgraded amenities complete with spacious rooms, work stations, and separate sitting areas. Marble and tile bathrooms complement luxurious guest rooms, while new plush bedding packages promise a refreshing night of sleep.

Regatta Grille Restaurant in St. Louis is known for crisp, classic American cuisine, served overlooking the soothing water, while the ultra-casual Regatta Bar serves up traditional bar food surrounded by TV screens showcasing sports and news.

For whatever reason one might choose to come to St. Louis, there is only one place to stay. Let St. Louis Marriott West show you a new side of luxury.

About St. Louis Marriott West
Retreat to relaxation at this luxury St. Louis hotel ideal for any occasion, the Marriott West Hotel in St. Louis, MO is located minutes from Lambert Airport, Westport, Chesterfield, Six Flags and the area’s top destination attractions. Luxurious accommodations treat guests to an unparalleled stay, while the meeting and social event facilities at this hotel in St. Louis, Missouri raise the bar with upscale offerings and an outstanding culinary team. Dine in at the Regatta Grille Restaurant featuring lakefront views and delectable American cuisine, or dine out and delight in a breath of fresh air on the restaurant’s deck that showcases the lovely surrounding landscape. This nearby Westport St. Louis hotel has everything you need to retreat in style, including a first-class fitness center, soothing sauna and whirlpool, two elegant ballrooms, and flexible meeting space. For more information or to make a reservation call 314-878-2747 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlwe-st-louis-marriott-west/

The big story at this weekend’s U.S. Open turned out to be a little-known Argentinean making the clutch shots he needed to finish like a champion, while the world’s top ranked player, and one of the best closers in golf, missed his birdie try on the 18th to fall one shot short. Angel Cabrera, who shot a first round 68, had two of only 8 total under-par rounds for the entire field, stumbling only once all weekend, with a 76 posted on Saturday.

After Saturday’s play, it began to look as though Tiger might be set to make a Sunday run for the trophy and finally overcome his inability to win a major when not leading going into the final round of play.

Tiger started Sunday in the final group, two shots behind then leader, Aaron Baddeley. To say Baddeley played poorly on Sunday would not only be a terrible pun, but also a huge understatement. The man who had the best putting average of the field going into Sunday suddenly could not sink anything and finished with a 10-over par 80 for his final round.

Tiger on the other hand, played solid golf all day, shooting over par only twice, and sinking an early birdie shot. Tiger’s best chance to catch Cabrera came on the 17th hole, but Tiger’s bunker shot sailed over the green, forcing him to settle for par.

Jim Furyk also had a shot at besting Cabrera’s tournament-winning score of 5-over par, but a bizarrely misplayed 17th hole ended with a bogey, dropping Furyk one shot back of Cabrera, where he finished tied with Tiger.

So the man nicknamed “The Duck”, a pot-bellied chain smoker who no one could have imagined winning this year’s U.S Open, ended up doing just that. Suddenly I find myself dusting off my clubs to head to the driving range, because if Angel Cabrera taught us anything this weekend, it’s that perseverance and patience can overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and help transform a portly “Duck” into a Tiger-slayer.

Those who have a passion for golf and have been successful in other tournaments may want to consider preparing for the Ice Golf Championship in Greenland, scheduled for March 22 through March 27th of 2007.

If you are a golfer who is not sure if you are ready for this coming year’s Championship you may still want to prepare as if you were going. That way when you know you are ready to go for sure you will be able to give it your all.

If you feel you are ready to participate in this even now, then you may want to register for it as soon as possible. The date is rapidly approaching, and you will need to act as soon as possible. If you are not ready you can still enjoy it as a spectator, and possibly become inspired by those who do compete in this event.

The World Ice Golf Championship started in Uummannaq, Greenland, and has been held in this place since 1997. In fact, the ice conditions have so far been perfect every single year. This Championship is set 600 KM north of the Article Circle, on one of the most extraordinary ice landscapes of the entire world. This is a place to which golfers from all over the world travel to compete in a tournament for The World Ice Golf Championship title.

The entire Greenland Championship golf course is made up of huge freezing glaciers and icebergs. This northern golf course is usually prepared just days before the event, as the ice formations are different from year to year. This Artic golfing adventure is perfect for those who are winter sports’ enthusiasts. The temperature drops below minus 50 degrees Celsius.

In addition to the cold temperature, players will usually contend with the wind chill, and the possibility of losing a fluorescent orange ball to a polar bear. These extreme conditions are not for the physically and mentally weak. Those who feel they are up for the challenge can enjoy this. Even as a spectator, you would need to know how to keep your body warm during this trip.

In addition to golfing, both golfers and spectators can enjoy other attractions in this area as well. For instance, amazing ice sculptures were created for everyone’s enjoyment. In addition, those who stay in a nearby hotel can relax during free times on the balcony, while the sun is brightly shining.

The organizer of this entire even is the World Ice Golf Committee in Greenland. However, they receive quite a bit of help from nature. During the months of January and February the ocean forms the ice formations that create this course. The course is mostly laid out on the fjord ice, which is close to town, and is 9 holes, with a par of 35 or 36. The breakdown is generally 5 par 4’s, 2 par 3’s, and 2 par 5’s.

The entire distance of the World Ice Golf Championship course is about 5 to 7 percent shorter than the normal average golf course. The foundation is different from hole to hole. For instance, on one side of a course iceberg there can be quite a bit of snow than on the other, and is quite different than on European ice rinks. In addition, 1-2 CM of frozen snow dust, that makes the course surface rough and uneven.

Playing on the ice is different in some ways than playing on a regular golf course. However, it is also very similar in many ways to traditional golf. The techniques used to play are basically the same, but the rules of the game are changes slightly to suit the icy conditions. Usually players will adjust very quickly to these different conditions.

As far as records are concerned, they cannot be beaten hole-by-hole, day-by-day, or even event-by-event. The movements in the packed ice formations are constantly altering the course, and creating an emergence of new ice forms, which are instantly incorporated into the course.

The complete tournament is played in two days’ time, for a total of 36 holes, of 9 holes at a time per game. The winner is the person with the lowest total score after 36 holes. Additional prizes are given to the best players in two handicap groups A and B, and Stableford decides this.

The maximum number of participants in the game is 20, and the maximum handicap that is used is 36. In addition, it is recommended that player use steel clubs, which are better for the cold. Spectators who are attending are advised to dress warm, in goose down coats, and the like.