FootGolf Tournament is a family-friendly event being held on Sunday, October 14 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Hwy, in Palatine. This inaugural tournament is open to the community and will include a variety of prizes and instruction. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Palatine Hills Clubhouse. Golf professionals and course staff will be available to answer questions and provide advice on the while practicing on the course before the tournament begins.
The origins of FootGolf are unclear as they can be attributed to many countries or people at the same time, as early as 2001. The first nine-hole FootGolf tournament on a golf course, and played as the sport is known today, was organized in the Netherlands in 2008 and played by a mix of Dutch and Belgian professional footballers. The American FootGolf League was founded in 2011. The game was internationally publicized, and countries worldwide started collaborating on the development of the game. FootGolf has been recognized or is in the process of being recognized as a sport in many countries.
For more information on Foot Golf Tournament or Palatine Hills Golf Course, contact Head Golf Professional Dan Hotchkin at 847.359.4020 or dhotchkin@palatineparks.org.