Spectator Sports

Amateur and minor pro golfers alike can participate in the Pepsi Pro Golf Tour to win valuable prizes and test their skills against other players. The tournament has two divisions: an Indexed...

The Gateway Pro Tour is a forum for aspiring professional golfers to hone their skills in order to compete at the PGA level. Successful alumni include Sean O'Hair, Kevin Stadler and Bubba Watson.

The IGP Group is a company that organizes and professionally manages golf tournaments, including many major PGA events. IGP stands for "International Golf Partners," and the company has...

The Asian Tour is the name of the organization officially sanctioned by the PGA to administrate professional golf in Asia. Each year, dozens of tournaments are held as part of the Asian Tour arm...

The PGA Tour operates three classes of events primarily across the United States, but also features annual events in the United Kingdom and sporadic tournaments in Canada and Mexico. These event...

The Nationwide Tour, a PGA-sponsored tournament series for pro golfers who failed to qualify for the year's top-tier PGA Tour events, holds events across the United States. Usually consisting of...

The PGA's European Tour includes events not only on golf courses across Europe, but worldwide. What once began as a proving ground for aspiring pro golfers has become one of the world's most...

While the Canadian Professional Golf Tour is not considered one of the six majors endorsed by the International Federation of PGA Tours, the points players amass during the tournament do count...

Being a real Red Sox fan is not an easy task. It involves many nuances that the general populace will most likely not understand. Not being understood by the general populace is part of being a...

You are the "ultimate hockey fan." You live, breathe, taste, and experience the fanatics of insult bashing, skates clashing, pucks soaring, hitting, thumping, shoving, tripping, elbow...

NASCAR is the fastest growing sport in America. One of the attractions to the sport is the tailgating that happens before every race. Tailgating is a huge outdoor party and barbeque. While fun and...

Every profession has its elite levels. For football refereeing, that is becoming an NFL referee. NFL referees are entrusted with overseeing a game where the most elite athletes on earth are paid...

Every profession has its elite levels. For basketball refereeing, that is becoming an NBA referee. NBA referees are entrusted with overseeing a game where the most elite athletes on earth are paid...

Yankee Stadium has been in use for over 80 years and is one of the most historic ballparks in the country. Yankee Stadium has been home to baseball greats such as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig and more...

The Masters golf tournament is a tradition unlike any other, just ask CBS. It is also a ticket unlike any other. There may not be a sporting event in the world that has a more difficult...

Wrestling is a major intercollegiate sport in the Big 12 College Conference. Oklahoma State and Iowa State have long been national powerhouses, and often, national champions are determined not at...

One of the most difficult sports to handicap is basketball. There are so many variables. If you want to handicap a NBA game, follow these steps in order to make the most of your efforts.

Many people believe that the NFL is such a popular spectator sport because it is so easy to bet on. This may very well be true, but it is not necessarily an easy sport to handicap. Follow these...

The British Open has the longest history of any national open golf tournament. It is held in August on a different course each year in weather sometimes warm and sunny and other times, cold,...

While it is not touted as one of the major opens, the Canadian Open is still a national championship. It is also played on courses that are often stunning in their beauty. Further, the crowds are...

The Buick Open is the only Professional Golfers Association (PGA) tournament to be played in the state of Michigan. It is played on the Warwick Country Club Course in Grand Blanc Michigan. It has...

The Tour Championship used to be held in November and marked the end of the Professional Golf Association's (PGA) season. In 2007, this tournamnet was moved to September and is the last of four...

The Professional Golf Association's (PGA) Players' Championship has been called the fifth major. While this designation has been debated, there is no debate about its competitive field--one of any...

Steer roping is a rodeo event that pits a rodeo cowboy on a horse against a steer in the arena. The rodeo contestant who lassos the steer by the horns and then ties up the steer with his rope in...

An untrained horse is called "green", and may also be referred to as a bronco. Broncos are not used to being ridden, so people with special skills are used to ride them until they are docile. Now,...

Sport rodeo evolved from the common duties and chores of old-time cowboys working cattle ranches in the West. Now, rodeos combine several stand-alone events such as calf roping, bull riding,...

When you buy rodeo boots, you need to keep several things in mind. You need boots that will be safe while you compete in the rodeo event of your choice. As with all shoes, you will also need to be...

Calf ropers are rodeo contestants who compete to see who can lasso a calf and tie it up in the least amount of time. The calves are released into the arena, and the contestant, on horseback, tries...

A rodeo cowboy depends on the gear he uses. You should buy quality rodeo gear to ensure your safety and to help you get the best rodeo results in your event. Before you get specialized gear, be...

How you buy rodeo tickets depends on what type of rodeo you want to attend. Large rodeos that feature professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls often offer tickets online. Smaller local rodeos...

Rodeo belt buckles do a lot more than keep your pants up. They can show off your allegiance to a particular rodeo event or contestant. Rodeo belt buckles are also often given as prizes to the top...

Professional bull riding is one of the most dangerous occupations in America. To become a professional bull rider, you will need to practice bull riding, purchase good equipment and become a...

Rodeos used to be found only in rural areas, but now you can find a rodeo to attend in virtually every large city in America. In some areas, rodeo is even a high school sport, so you can visit...

Chaps are pants-like coverings that are worn over pants to protect a rider's legs from chafing and from being scratched by trail hazards. Rodeo chaps are worn to keep the legs safe from rubbing...

Knowing how odds and payoffs are calculated in betting can help you to better understand wagering strategy. Odds and payoffs can change as more bets are placed, but if you've ever wondered how all...

If you've selected the three best horses from the program but are having trouble determining what place they'll come in, try a trifecta box. By placing this bet, you win no matter what order the...

You've read the racing program and are about to pick the winner, but you have one small problem: you can't decide between two horses. Consider "boxing" an exacta, or picking the first and second...

A Super Bowl pool is a fun way to celebrate the most important football game of the season with others. But you don't have to wait until one gets passed your way. Use this guide for making a Super...

If you love the slams and the pins of wrestlingyou are going to dig the hip toss. In one swift motion, you can have your opponent on the canvas, not knowing what the heck just hit him. Here is how...

If you are a NASCAR fan, you know the importance of the colorful flags used during the races--they keep the racers, crews and fans aware of current track conditions and penalties. You are probably...

When watching or playing basketball, calculating points per shot is a good way to figure out how efficiently a specific player performs offensively. The more points per shot a player averages, the...

They say hope springs eternal, and baseball fans know that especially rings true as teams pack up and head south for the warm weather to prepare for a new season. Spring training is a time to put...

Spring training baseball provides fans with a much more intimate experience than they get in the big cities during the regular season. One of the unique aspects of spring training ball is the...

Something that makes spring training baseball so attractive to fans and sports collectors is the ease of getting autographs. Players are more relaxed during spring training, and the fans are able...

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the fastest growing televised sport and the second most popular sport on television next to NFL football. NASCAR is always fun to...

Dog sled racing is an exciting winter sport, especially for the participants. But how can a spectator get involved? Follow these steps to find about race events, what to do when you get there and...

Not many things are more enjoyable than spending time at a tailgate party with friends and family. Whether it be high school, college or pro football, tailgate parties provide a perfect way to...

The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team. With a dedicated fan base and a solid history, the team has been a vital part of the National Hockey League. If you'd like to become a...

The 76ers, a professional basketball team based out of Philadelphia, are part of the Atlantic division of the NBA's eastern conference. Also known as the Sixers, the team has featured some of the...

Baseball is a game of many subtle rules and one of the more obscure, and frequently misunderstood, is baseball's infield fly rule. The purpose of the infield fly rule is to prevent a fielder from...