Special Golf Offer from The Crossings

Golfers competing at The Crossings at Carlsbad in the 2011 U.S. Putting Tour Championship can play the 18-hole championship course for just $69, including cart, throughout USPT Championship Week.

This special rate applies for the entire seven-day period of September 26 through October 2, including weekends. The discount represents as much as a 37 percent savings for out-of-town golfers who will visit Carlsbad to compete in the putting championship.

"The Crossings is a fun and challenging course," said Jim Hartley, president of the U.S. Putting Tour. "It should be on every golfer's must-play list when visiting San Diego and this special deal makes it an absolute no-brainer."

The entire putting championship will take place on The Crossings' primary practice putting green, so on-course play will not be impacted. One of The Crossings' two short-game practice greens will be converted into a practice putting green for people who are playing golf on the 18-hole course during the time the putting event is going on.

More info on The Crossings is available at the U.S. Putting Tour's website.

Golfers who enter the 2011 USPT Championship also can take advantage of savings at a number of Carlsbad hotels and motels. In addition, the nearby Carlsbad Premium Outlets will provide every competitor with a VIP Savings Book containing coupons and vouchers with over $700 in value.

Every participant in the putting tournament also will receive an alignment ball marker courtesy of AimPro Golf to help them improve their putting.

The putting event is open to everyone ages 13 and up. Men and women, amateurs and professionals will compete for the title of America's Best Putter, the beautiful crystal trophy, prize money and merchandise certificates. Golfers can register for the putting championship now at USPuttingTour.com.