Golfers Get Their Version of World Series of Poker

What the World Series of Poker is to gambling, the U.S. Putting Tour is hoping to become for golfers. With the debut of this new national golf competition, the U.S. Putting Tour is giving all amateur golfers a chance to win a national golf title.

One major difference is that the U.S. Putting Tour is only for amateurs. Amateur golfers lose their amateur status if they accept prizes or cash over $750. Amateur poker players have no such restriction, so they are able to compete alongside poker professionals like Phil Ivey, Michael Miscrachi, Johnny Chan, and Daniel Negreanu.

"For now, the U.S. Putting Tour is exclusively for amateur golfer," says USPT founder and president, Jim Hartley. "Our vision for the future is to create a cash prize for the winner and top finishers. When that happens, amateur golfers who win money can decide if they want to give up their amateur status."

As an amateur golf tournament, the U.S. Putting Tour is open to men and women, who will compete together for the title of America's Best Putter. Anyone 13 years of age by September 24, 2011 is eligible to compete in the 2011 USPT National Championship.

Golfers can register now for the 2011 putting championship. The event will be held in Carlsbad, California at The Crossings, Carlsbad's newest golf course. More information is available at info@usputtingtour.com and at the USPT website.