WM Phoenix Open: North Dakota advertises what they have to offer

North Dakota is pretty far away from Phoenix, but that didn't stop them from making their presence known at the WM Phoenix Open.

State officials are hosting a celebration in the heart of Scottsdale, during a week when Arizonans typically celebrate all things Arizona.

ND officials have the task of advertising their state

Officials with North Dakota sponsored four tents on the tournament's biggest holes, with signs, swag, and all the gear for a legendary life in the Midwestern state.

According to North Dakota Game and Fish's website, January is the state's coldest month, with an average of 50 days below 0°F. Meanwhile, the website Visit Phoenix shows that Phoenix's average high in January is 67°F, with an average low of 44°F, representing a significant change.

Selling a state that experiences colder winter temperatures, in a city that experiences comparatively warmer winters, is not an easy task, and Sara Otte Coleman with the North Dakota Department of Commerce is taking on that duty.

What She Said:

"What does 3°F feel like? 3°F is a little brisk, but you know we’ve managed it, just like you guys manage the heat," said Coleman. "When it’s 115°F here, it’s perfectly beautiful in North Dakota. You know, you’re talking 70s and low 80s, and low humidity. We’ve got fabulous golf courses."

The golf course part might be why the state has set up shop in Scottsdale at the open. Coleman says she knows they've changed perceptions and generated trips to the state, but the weather that Arizona is currently experiencing is hard to compare.

What's next:

The department will have a Theodore Roosevelt impersonator roaming the 16th hole this weekend, encouraging people on why they should make North Dakota their next golf trip.

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