WHAT:
The 2002 FORD U.X. Open Tour is a series of unique golf
events played on mountain ski slopes during the summer.
Golfers are challenged to play up, down and around a rugged
10-hole mountain golf course with a special set of rules
to help battle to extreme terrain. It's the ultimate test
of golf acumen and physical conditioning.
WHO:
Each event is open to 72 adventurous and fit golfers.
The top two finishers at each qualifying event will be
invited to compete in the 2002 FORD U.X. Open Championship
at 49° North in Chewelah, WA on Sept. 28. The Championship
will be televised on The Golf Channel on Oct. 21, 2002.
WHEN: 2002 FORD U.X. Open Qualifier Events
08.03.02
08.10.02
08.24.02
Mammoth Mountain (California)
49º North (Washington)
Wildcat Ski Resport (New Hampshire)
2002 FORD U.X. Open
Championship
09.28.02
49º North (Washington)
10.21.02
2002 FORD U.X. Open Championship
televised on The Golf Channel
REGISTRATION INFO:
Tournament entry fee is $60. Players receive FORD U.X.
Open golf shirt, hat, golf balls and entry into the post-event
party and awards ceremony.
Web Site: www.uxopen.com
Phone: 877-583-9924
Email: uxopen1@aol.com
BACKGROUND:
The U.X. Open is owned and operated by UXGA Tour Properties,
LLC., Fairfield, CT. It's founder and managing member,
Rick Ryan, a 20-year sports marketing professional, created
and developed the property. The inaugural U.X. Open was
staged on Aug. 27, 1999 at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon,
NJ. In 2000, the tour included four qualifying events
(Northstar at Tahoe, Mountain Creek, Jiminy Peak and Snowshoe
Mountain) and the Championship televised on espn2. Last
year the tour featured three* qualifying events (Skyline
Ski Area, 49º North, and Holiday Valley) and the
Championship at Holiday Valley televised on The Golf Channel.
(*two Sept. events were cancelled.).
U.X. Open Champions:
1999: Kevin Cahill of Berwyn, PA at Mountain Creek (Vernon,
NJ)
2000: Jim Ryan of Rochester, NY at Snowshoe Mountain (Snowshoe,
WV)
2001: Peter "Mongo" Schory of Chewelah, WA at
Holiday Valley (Ellicottville, NY)
