Ways to Get the Most From Your Golf Spectating Experience

For most golfers the best way to experience golf is to go out and play. But if you really do love the game there are more ways to experience golf instead of only playing, or sitting endlessly watching the Golf Channel. There are many tour events throughout the year that you can schedule yourself to see, with many more options if you live in Florida or Southern California. These events are not where you see the best players in the game, but for the true golf enthusiast there is still some great golf to see live.

1. High school golf. Many people who don't have a player in the action will go out to watch high school football or basketball, but yet they never would consider going to watch a high school golf tournament. As with any of these sports, obviously these aren't the top players. But it is still competition and you get the added advantage of watching these kids compete from up close. And believe me they are putting as much into it as with any golfer you'll see.

2. College golf. The quality of golf here is a major step up from the high schools, and you might be astounded how far these kids can in a golf ball. The galleries will be somewhat larger than in the high school matches, but by watching these players around the green you will be able to get close to see the precision they exhibit. You might even pick up a few pointers from the way they play.

3. The mini-tours. These are also called developmental tours, and they are played mostly in Florida and Southern California offering a limited schedule. These are the events that don't pay much; in fact, most golfers at best cover expenses. But they are playing a sport they love to play, and their hopes like minor-league baseball players are aiming to play on the big stage sometime.

4. The Champion's Tour. This is for players over 50 years old, and you'll see some very familiar names on the course. Actually, these events can be some of the most fun to watch. They play an excellent brand of golf, but unlike some of the regular PGA tour players, they depend more on course management and strategy. Additionally, because these players are more experienced and have less pressure on them, they often are more willing to interact with the galleries. This makes watching these events more interactive and fun than watching players who are 100% business when they're playing.

If you are into golf like we are, we invite you to check out our website  http://golfshortgames.com, as well as an article on  tips on drawing a ball  with your driver. Sean O'Kelly is an avid golfer and writer living in Chicago.

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