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TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) \u2014\u00a0FlingGolf<\/a>\u00a0has only been around for 12 years but has become a fast-growing sport that blends elements of golf and lacrosse, and is making its way to the Capital Region in a big way.<\/p>\n Troy will host the Empire State Open <\/a>at Frear Park on August 16th and 17th, drawing top players from across the country as part of the New Swarm Tour organized by the World League FlingGolf (WLF).<\/p>\n The sport uses a single \u201cFlingStick\u201d instead of clubs, allowing players to hurl a golf ball down the fairway with a lacrosse-style motion. The result is a faster, more accessible twist on traditional golf\u2014and it\u2019s gaining fans of all ages.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome the top FlingGolfers in the country to Troy and showcase Frear Park as a world-class course and community hub,\u201d said Mayor Carmella Mantello<\/a> in a statement. \u201cIt\u2019s not just a tournament, it\u2019s a celebration of innovation and recreation.\u201d<\/p>\n Tom Cunningham, the New York FlingGolf Ambassador, says the tournament is open to all skill levels, with local clinics already introducing newcomers to the sport.<\/p>\n To preview the action, NewsChannel 13\u2019s Tamara Starr tried her hand at short shots, sand traps, and long flings live at Frear Park for the latest edition of \u201c<\/strong>Tamara Tries.<\/a>\u201c<\/p>\n A comprehensive look at local, statewide and national news events is provided by the NewsChannel 13 Team, along with updates on sports and the weather forecast.<\/p>\n Organizers say they are still looking for players for the tournament. Anyone interested can check out their registration page<\/a>.<\/p>\n