Not Golf Savvy? 4 Reasons You Should Still Go to the 2019 Barracuda Championship

Don’t know a birdie from a bogie? If watching athletes tap tiny white balls across Crenshaw bentgrass into small holes in the ground isn’t your cup of tea, don’t worry! There’re plenty of events, venues and entertainment at the 2019 Barracuda Championship golf tournament that make it a mainstream, can’t-miss summer event.

Finger-Licking Barbecue

The Barracuda Championship is just as much about delicious food as it is about hitting the links. Every Barracuda Championship ticket gets attendees onto The Patio on the 18th Green presented by Reno Tahoe, which features the Great Clubhouse Cookout. The featured chef at the Great Clubhouse Cookout is nationally-recognized chef, Mark Este, and the menu will include grub that will leave your taste buds reeling with joy. Think grilled-to-order burgers. Think Dirty Fries with meat gravy. Think barbecue classics like tri-tip, pulled pork and ribs. Hungry yet?

The Party

Don’t be deceived by the delicate golf claps and quiet signs — golfers know how to party. The Patio also features a Jim Beam bar, known for its signature cocktails and lively atmosphere for golf fans and novices alike. Get ready to rock and roll on the 18, The Patio presents Jacked-Up on Saturday, July 27 at 5 p.m., free to all tournament attendees. On those hot days, hang out in Tito’s Terrace, presented by your favorite gluten-free vodka, and enjoy the VIP skybox complete with flat-screen TVs covering premium tournament action, a live DJ and bar games sure to enhance your own competitive, edge. Party on, Wayne!

Show Off Your Goodie-Two-Shoes

Did you know that as of 2018, the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation has donated more than $4.1 billion to charities? Which begs the question: how often do you get the chance to rub shoulders with people dressed like Carlton from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, all while giving back to the community? By participating you are contributing to a higher quality of life in our community, promoting volunteerism and affecting a positive economic impact on our community. You don’t have to be a golf buff to get behind that!

Learn More About Golf

So maybe you don’t know anything about golf… yet. Geek out at The Discovery STEAM Zone sponsored by Circus Circus, a 1,200 square-foot attraction located just off the ninth fairway that teaches the science of golf through science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Visitors are treated to interactive demonstrations, brainteasers, art projects, 3D printers and golf exhibits in The Discovery’s largest off-site activation in the museum’s history.

The 21st annual Barracuda Championship, an official PGA TOUR event, takes place July 22-28, 2019 at Montrêux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nev. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.BarracudaChampionship.com.