Saturday, March 21st, is the big day for the Putting Zone Shootout with over 60 of the World’s Greatest Professional Putters vying for the largest Purse for the current year 2026. This is one of the premier events for the National Putting Tour, which will draw ESPN coverage. 24 amateurs will test their skills on the one-of-a-kind course as well.
The Putting Zone is located at 3040 Sidco Dr., Nashville, TN. Saturday starts with practice rounds and player check-in, which run from 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM. The first round of the tournament will start at 3:00 PM and run until 6:00 PM, and the second round will commence at 7:00 PM and run until it finishes.
This is truly a star-studded event; it is loaded with incredible Pro talent who have garnered plenty of hardware over the past few years. . . Here is just a sample of who will tee it “down” this weekend.
- Rainey Statum – Past US OPEN Putting Champion
- Jeff Gibralter – Former World Putting Tour Champion
- Jake Stas – Multiple-Time World Putting Tour Champion
- Chris Johnson – 2023 PopStoke Tour Points Leader
- Greg Newport – PPA Hall of Fame
- Jacob Fair – 2025 PopStroke National Tournament Champion
- Brock Gillespie – Multiple-Time NPT Champion and THE OPEN Putting Champion
What makes the Putting Zone unique is that it is a true Par 72, 18-hole putting course designed by architectural golf course greats, Ron Garl and Ricky Nix. It is fraught with undulations, 90-degree dog-leg turns, lag-shots, roughs, and penalty areas. This is NOT your oversized flat practice green, mocked up with individual holes; this is truly a full course experience.
It is going to take strategy and amazing putting skills to prevail over this loaded field. This is one of the toughest tests of putting proficiency of the year, and it is virtually anybody’s to win. If you’re in the area, this is a can’t-miss event to be up close and personal to the world’s best putters in action. More Information about the event, rules, players, and limited seating ticket purchases can be found at this link.
About The Putting Zone
The TPZ, a 29,000-square-foot indoor facility, is based in Nashville, TN. It houses a par-72, 18-hole full-blown putting course that stretches just over 1/3 of a mile. Designed by the award-winning golf architect duo of Garl-Nix, well known for their thoughtful, memorable designs, the course features multiple changeable hole and tee locations, like an outdoor green. This keeps the course fresh every time it is played.
The Flagship putting course is legitimately the new Putting Capitol of the World. The entire design is crafted to mirror the contours, nuances, and challenges of its outdoor twin. This is serious putting, wrapped in a wonderful Scottish-themed interior design, complete with Village facades and imagery of the Old Course of St Andrews and Carnoustie. In addition, the course walls are adorned with one of the World’s largest collections of antique hickory golf clubs, on display in a museum-like setting, with some dating back to the 1700s.
The course feels and operates more like an upscale golf club, complete with membership, VIP perks, leagues, and challenging local tournament play – never canceled for inclement weather. Daily play-by-reservation is always available for community enjoyment. The course is located at 3040 Sidco Drive, Nashville. More information and Tee Times can be found at www.ThePuttingZone.com or by calling the Pro Shop staff at 844-PAR-PUTT.
For Future Putting Zone Course Investment Opportunities – Contact William Ricigliano at info@theputtingzine.com
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