PGA To Visit The Sweetest Place On Earth – Hershey
Games Guy | October 12, 2011
The Sweetest Place on Earth, Hershey, PA, is a great holiday destination for people who have a sweet tooth. The home of Hershey’s Chocolate – one of the premier chocolates the world has ever tasted, the city has fascinated many. Today, the city is about to draw another kind of traveler – ardent golfers. With the PGA Professional National Championship returning to Hershey this coming week, a lot of golfers are sure to make a visit to Hershey. According to a news story , the tournament will be held on the Hershey East and Hershey West courses. It is scheduled to take place from Sunday through Wednesday.
The competition has been designed with the objective of having club professionals play in it in place of touring professionals. The winner will be awarded $75,000 from a purse of $550,000. Individuals who finish in the top 20 spots will get the opportunity to play in the PGA Championship. It’ll be the 4th major event in the PGA tournament, and is going to be held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in August.
A golf coach in the Illinois University is the reigning, two-time title defender. In the Reese Cup held a year ago, he played on the Hershey East course. During the first two days of the tournament, a field of 312 golfers from 44 states will play a round on the Hershey West course and another on the Hershey East course. Those with the low scores and ties will then participate in the two final rounds that will be held on the East Course. The West Course is a classic and features all the components which make it an excellent premium golf course – tree lined borders as well as a exceptional slope being two.
Designed in 1930 by Maurice McCarthy, it has a design that is typically American. From this point you can get a glimpse of the town. You can arrange your tee time with the club when you visit Hershey. Those who are not interested in teeing off, although enjoy watching it, can visit the Hershey courses. They will be able to watch the events without having to pay an admission fee. After you spend a couple of hours at the golf tournament, set out to visit other interesting choices Hershey has to offer. At Zoo America and Hershey Gardens, you will get to interact with local wildlife. The city also provides you with the ability to go falcon hunting where the bird catches game. Do this, and you will get to experience the sheer joy of getting in touch with the wild.
One more unique option that Hershey has for its guests is the Hershey Theatre. Here you can enjoy Disney’s incredible Beauty and the Beast, and Mama Mia – 2 Broadway shows that will take your breath away. The theatre, found in downtown Hershey, is only a short distance away from The Suites at Hershey, a bluegreen resort. This is an awesome resort where you are able to relax and unwind. Its offering of large suites, game rooms plus a gazebo are perfect for those who appreciate glamorous spaces. From here, you can take a trip to a few of the historical sites nearby – the Gettysburg Battlefield or the Strasburg Railroad.
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