“We’re honored to be hosting this event once again,” said ASU Karsten Golf Course Director of Golf Daryl Crawford. “The course is in championship condition and it should provide a formidable test for this strong field.”

The low five teams and the low individual not on those teams from each regional will advance to the finals, to be conducted May 28-June 2, at The Capital City Club, Crabapple Course in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Tech is the host institution for this year’s championships.

The ASU Karsten Golf Course is a 7,002-yard, par-70 classic Pete Dye design reminiscent of a Scottish links course. Since opening in 1989, ASU Karsten has attracted the attention of prominent NCAA golf events and coveted tournaments such as the Phoenix Thunderbirds and PING Invitational. Managed by OB Sports, the ASU Karsten Golf Course is also home to the Arizona State University men’s and women’s NCAA golf teams, both multiple national championship winners.

For more information on the ASU Karsten Golf Course, visit them on the web at www.ASUKarsten.com or call (480) 921-8070.

Chef Andrew and his culinary team not only prepared thousands of beef brisket sliders with house made potato salad for the general public, but were also fortunate enough to be one of few valley restaurants invited to serve its culinary creations in the VIP Tent. Chef Andrew put together an amazing Duck Confit Taco that was praised by VIP guests as the best thing at the festival!

Food & Beverage Director Joe Martin and the front-of-house team also hosted a putting competition in the VIP Tent where festival goers had a chance to win a complimentary foursome of golf at ASU Karsten by putting a hole-in-one with a 6-foot tall golf club…all the while wearing the biggest golf hat ever! The putting competition was a huge hit, and the team was surprised by how many participants made the shot to win free golf!

Check out some of the fun photographs of the action at the Festival in the gallery below, and be sure to stop by the Trophy Room Restaurant to taste what everyone is still raving about!

Phelps has more than 6 years of club fitting experience and has earned certifications from The Golf Academy, Henry Griffitts, Magique Golf, Hot Stix Golf and PING.

You can read the full information announcement about the expanded PING Club Fitting Program at ASU Karsten Golf Course.

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To cover all the summer camp details and to make it easy for you to register, you can access a downloadable and printable information card here. Once you are ready to sign-up, you may use our easy registration form online at www.sundevilgolfcamp.com.

We hope to see you at The Sun Devil Golf Camp in June 2013!

It’s cooked to desired temp and topped with fire-roasted Poblano chiles, pulled pork, Jalepeno bacon, Corona lime BBQ sauce, Pepper Jack cheese and fried egg, served on a pretzel bun with house-made chips.

As you’ll see, the thing is so massive that the morning show hosts struggled to get a bite.

Check out The Boss Burger and many other terrific menu items at The Trophy Room Restaurant at ASU Karsten Golf Course.

“The renewed operating agreement ensures that we can continue to deliver a premier golf experience for our frequent players, students, golf tournaments and special events moving forward,” stated C.A. Roberts, president of OB Sports Golf Management. “We look forward to continuing to deliver the exceptional experiences provided day in and day out at ASU Karsten whether golfing, dining, or meeting with friends or colleagues. We are honored to continue the rich golf traditions at ASU Karsten Golf Course.”

OB Sports Golf Management is committed to creating sustainability both in its landscape maintenance operations, and the planet as a whole. Through a variety of methods, OB Sports works with communities to ensure that it minimizes the impact on its sites and the greenhouse effect while at the same time working to improve soil conditions, reduce water run-off and waste and minimize its carbon footprint. Some of those methods include the use of organic fertilizer, “smart” irrigation, composting and the use of zero-emission utility vehicles.

“OB Sports is at the top of the profession in sustainability-related and environmental friendly practices,” said Steve Patterson, ASU Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director. “We look forward to continuing a solid working relationship with OB Sports. We will be able to provide the same outstanding services and golf experiences to the public and to our men’s and women’s golf teams.”

About ASU Karsten Golf Course
The ASU Karsten Golf Course is a 7,002-yard, par-70 classic Pete Dye design reminiscent of a Scottish links course. Since opening in 1989, ASU Karsten has attracted the attention of prominent NCAA golf events and coveted tournaments such as the Phoenix Thunderbirds, the PING Invitational and recently the AJGA PING Phoenix Junior. ASU Karsten is home to a complete practice facility that features world-class instructional offerings from Matt Trimble and former ASU All American Scott Watkins. Both men are recognized as two of the top 15 golf instructors in the state of Arizona according to Golf Digest’s 2011-2012 “The Best Teachers in Your State” rankings. ASU Karsten’s Sun Angel Clubhouse also is home to a well-appointed golf retail center and the Trophy Room restaurant, a popular dining and banquet/special event venue. For more information on the ASU Karsten Golf Course, visit www.asukarsten.com, or call (480) 921-8070. Follow ASU Karsten on Twitter, or “Like” ASU Karsten on Facebook.

About OB Sports Golf Management
Scottsdale-based, OB Sports Golf Management is a diversified, golf-oriented company with a long history of success. OB Sports manages premier golf courses and country clubs throughout the United States. Known for its comprehensive and personalized services since 1972, OB Sports has become widely acclaimed as the leader in boutique-style golf course management.

You can purchase a Champions Club card for just $159.00. The day you purchase your Champions Club card, you receive a free round of golf. Then, each time you return to ASU Karsten from now through the end of 2013, you (and your buddies) can save anywhere from $10 to $65 off your rounds of golf. Plus, Champions Club members receive preferred rates at other great courses throughout Arizona, including Raven-Phoenix, Eagle Mountain and We-Ko-Pa.

Interested in learning more about the 2013 Champions Club? Click Here to check out the details.

This annual event and charity drive will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Karsten Golf Course at Arizona State University where on-air sports personalities, Burns and Gambo, will broadcast live from 11am – 6pm. The golf tournament will begin with a 12:00 noon shotgun start. The event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to donate to these two important causes.

For more information, please contact Ms. Ilene Thompson, Director of Marketing Services for Arizona Sports 620, at 602.200.2653 or Daryl Crawford, Director of Golf – ASU Karsten Golf Course, at 480.784.4834.

Congratulations to Blake Barens of Villa Park, California and to Lindsey Weaver of Scottsdale for taking home the Boys and Girls championships.

Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the PING Phoenix Junior at ASU Karsten is a 54-hole stroke play competition played on the par-70 ASU Karsten Golf Course. The event featured 57 boys and 21 girls, ages 12-18, from 15 states, Colombia, Mexico and Thailand. The Boys Division playted the course at 6,858 yards while the Girls Division played the course at 5,977 yards.

For a full review of the AJGA’s PING Phoenix Junior at ASU Karsten, checkout this exciting video.

PING's John Solheim (center, no cap) Presents Trophy

Golfweek.com recently featured a story about the program and the event, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see this outstanding program receive national attention. You can read the online article by clicking here or, for your convenience, we’ve created a downloadable/printable version of the Golfweek story as well.

Congratulations to Team ASU Karsten!