August 18, 2015

More fun than you can shake a club at!

The PGA TOUR’s pros won’t be the only ones who utilize their short game at the Deutsche Bank Championship. All weekend long, test your skills at one of the many featured golf challenges open to the public. Here is a comprehensive list of golf activities spectators are encouraged to participate in.

ESPNBoston.com Putting Challenge
Located in Spectator Alley, tournament goers will be given the opportunity to compete with each other during the ESPNBoston.com Putting Challenge. Participants have the chance to win fabulous prizes, such as skybox tickets for the final round, as well as tickets to see Florida State take on Boston College at home.

Putt for Charity Challenge sponsored by Myrbetriq
Next, participate in the Putt for Charity Challenge sponsored by Myrbetriq located in Spectator Alley. For each participant, Myrbetriq will donate $1 to the Tiger Woods Foundation scholarship program, which helps enable local first-generation scholars attend and excel at college.

An attendee putts at the Deutsche Bank Championship

Golfsmith Putting Contest
Also in Spectator Alley, Golfsmith will be showcasing three different putting greens with a varying degree of difficulty. Fans able to ace each one will be entered to win a $500 shopping spree at Golfsmith.

Charles Schawb Swing Analysis
Let’s face it, all of us need a little help with our swing. Luckily, Charles Schawb has us covered. Stop by their exhibit at the Fairway Fan Zone on No. 9 to practice your golf game and have your swing analyzed by golf professionals with their state-of-the-art swing analysis software.
 
Geico Golf Exhibit
Always a fan favorite, the Geico exhibit located on the corner of the 16th green and 17th tee, will feature several golf challenges, including a putting green with prize giveaways and experts who will be on site to give in-depth analysis of your golf swing. They may even be able to save you 15 strokes off your overall score. *Results may vary.