New courses mapped in NSW
17 Jul 08
http://Sureshotgps continues its commitment to expanding the number of mapped courses throughout the world with 14 new courses along the Australian East coast.
These new maps include
Hawks Nest
Toukley
Tanilba Bay
Kareela
Kurri
Laitland
The Oaks
Toronto
Charlestown
Everglades
Singleton
Hunter Valley GCC
Muree GC
Deniliquin
Other courses further North into Queensland will be available shortly
Oxley
Indooroopilly
McLoed
Brookwater (Prof)
Redcliffe
Woodford
Headlands
MtCoolum
Toowoomba
Surfers Paradise
Mt Warren
Helensvale
Gold Coast CC
Burleigh
Ballina
Byron Bay
Lismore
Casino
Club Banora
Ocean Shores
If you would like to request your course for Sureshotgps mapping, please email our friendly team at courses@sureshotgps.com
Clubs permit Sureshotgps™
10 Jun 08
Since 1st January 2008 when the VGA (Victorian Golf Association) permitted the use of measuring devices in Pennant and state sanctioned events, more and more clubs have passed their local rule to follow.
The NSWGA (NSW Golf Association) then followed on 14th March, again creating a domino effect through all clubs in NSW.
Some clubs worth mentioning have recently permitted devices such as the Sureshotgps™ at a local level:
The Australia GC, NSW
Royal Queensland GC, QLD
Victoria GC, VIC
Bonnie Doon GC, NSW
Commonwealth GC, VIC
Huntingdale GC, VIC
To see if your club has passed a local rule to permit the use of devices such as the Sureshotgps™ see the following list:
• Amstel GC
• Avondale
• Barnbougle GC
• Beaconhills GC
• Bonnie Doon
• Bundaberg Golf Club Pro
• Cabramatta Golf Club
• Cairns Golf Club
• Castle Hill
• Centenary GC
• City Golf Club
• Clare Golf Club
• Claremont Golf Club
• Commonwealth GC
• Concord GC (pen)
• Country Club Tasmania
• Cromer GC
• Croydon GC
• Elanora GC
• Eynesbury GC
• Federal GC
• Geraldton Golf Club
• Gold Coast Burleigh GC
• Green Acres GC
• Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club
• Heidelberg Golf Club
• Heritage GC
• Hervey Bay Golf & CC
• Huntingdale GC
• Kew Golf Club
• Kiama
• Killara
• Kingswood
• Kooringal Golf Club
• Latrobe Driving Range
• Launceston GC
• Long Island CC
• Mansfield GC
• Merewether
• Mona Vale GC
• Monash CC
• Moonah Links
• Moore Park
• Murray Downs CC
• Murrumbidgee Golf Shop
• Murwillumbah
• Nedlands Golf Club
• New South Wales GC (pen)
• North Ryde
• Northern Golf Club
• Peregian Springs Golf Club
• Pymble GC
• R.A.E Golf Club
• Ranfurlie GC
• Rosanna GC
• Rosebud CC
• Royal Queensland Golf Club
• Ryde Parramatta Golf Club
• Sanctuary Lakes
• Sandhurst Club Limited
• Southern GC
• Southport
• Spalding Park Golf Club
• Spring Valley
• Tasmania Golf Club
• Terrey Hills
• Terry Hills
• Tewantin
• The Australian GC
• The National GC
• Thirteenth Beach
• Tumut Golf Club
• Victor Harbor
• Victoria GC
• Wangaratta GC
• Waverley Golf Club
• Wollongong
• Woodlands GC
• Wynnum Golf Club
• Yarra Yarra GC (pen)
• Yarrawonga & Border
• Young GC
To check if your club permits the Sureshotgps™, contact your Pro Shop. If you would like more information on measuring devices and how to approach your club about changing the local rule, please contact Miranda on miranda@mgikaddy.com.
Sureshotgps™ sponsors NSW Men's Four Ball Championships
10 Jun 08
Sureshotgps™ is pleased to announce an initial three year relationship with Australia golf manufacturer MGI. The recent addition of the Sureshotgps™ unit is a welcome addition to MGI's reportoire of technologically based products.
With a Sureshotgps™, the golfer never has to second guess a distance again as it will show the distances from tee to green and to up to 15 hazards on over 12,000 courses worldwide.
The relationship sees Sureshotgps™ and MGI come on board as the sponsors of the NSW Men's Four Ball Championships for the next three years. This event involves more than 18,000 players and culminates in a state final in October at Nelson Bay Golf Club. The winning team will receive a Sureshotgps™ in recognition of their achievements.
MGI is honoured to be associated with such a fantastic event for the average club golfer.
NSWGA ruling allows Sureshotgps™ in state events
17 Mar 08
http://www.sureshotgps.comOn the 14th March 2008, the New South Wales Golf Association (NSWGA) in Australia declared its intention to introduce a rule permitting the use of measuring devices, such as the Sureshotgps™, during its events.
This follows the Victorian Golf Associations change on 1st January 2008 and the European Tour's decision on 15th January.
The NSWGA have based the decision on a number of factors including the decrease in cost and accessibility of the unit. The other obvious reason is the increased evidence that distance measuring devices actually improve the speed of play - the main reason for the R&A's change in 2006.
Miranda Edwards, the Sales & Marketing Manager of MGI, the owners of the Sureshotgps™, said "The contemporary attitude of the NSWGA is something to be commended. Many traditionalists govern the game of golf, however it is extremely healthy for the game to adopt new ways to enjoy the game. Now the club golfer has the ability to increase their speed of play and the enjoyment for themselves and others."
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses at any one time, from a database of over 12,000 courses. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For around $549, the club golfer can access sub metre accuracy from any point on the course, doing away with the need to look for markers and guess work. This world product can be played on any golf course in the world, including the 12,000 already mapped golf courses.
For more information visit www.sureshotgps.com
ING Industry Award
29 Nov 07
http://www.sureshotgps.comFor Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (November 28, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has been nominated in the Product Ingenuity – Emerging Companies Category of the 15th Annual International Network of Golf’s Industry Honors awards competition. Voting will take place among ING members in December. Winners will be announced and recognised during the ING Industry Honors Presentation press conference at the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January.
"We are proud to have been nominated for this award", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "Golfers all over the world are discovering the exceptional characteristics of Sureshotgps™, and we appreciate being recognised with this nomination."
ING is a media-based, non-profit association that since 1990 has been networking the golf industry. ING's stated mission is to enhance and promote communication and education in the golf industry.
Sureshotgps™, which this year was awarded the GolfTest USA Seal of Excellence, is differentiated in the field of handheld GPS systems by virtue of several state-of-the-art features, including an editing capability. Sureshotgps™ software enables golfers to customise data on any golf course in the world to fit their own games, and the device automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course. The device can remain fully charged for thirteen hours.
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course worldwide, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The welcome screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses worldwide. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
GolfTest USA
18 Jul 07
http://www.golftestusa.com/special _tests_sureshot.htmlFor Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (July 18, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has been awarded the GolfTest USA Seal of Excellence, "indicating that it is a golf product which is of superior performance, quality and value". In independent testing, fifteen golfers each used the Sureshotgps™ to map his favourite course.
"Golfers all over the world are discovering the exceptional characteristics of Sureshotgps™", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "We are proud to have earned the GolfTest USA Seal of Excellence."
Sureshotgps™ is differentiated in the field of handheld GPS systems by virtue of several state-of-the-art features, including an editing capability. Sureshotgps™ software enables golfers to customise data on any golf course in the world to fit their own games, and the device automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course. The device can remain fully charged for thirteen hours.
An excerpt from the GolfTest USA review summary:
"The feedback we received on the Sureshotgps™ was very positive. The written instructions were detailed and the steps were clear and easy to follow. Golfers said it was easy to program and map a course. Once the unit was mapped it was easy to use on the course, and the on-screen menu was intuitive and easy to traverse. Everyone indicated that the Sureshotgps™ was very accurate and saved them a lot of time not having to hunt around for yardage markers. They felt that knowing the exact yardage made their club selection decisions easier and was helpful in lowering their scores. Golfers also felt that the pace of play improved as a result of not having to search for yardage markers. In summary, GolfTest USA can state that the Sureshotgps™ is one of the best handheld GPS units on the market."
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course worldwide, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The welcome screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses worldwide. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
The GolfTest USA review of Sureshotgps™ may be found in its entirety at http://www.golftestusa.com/special_tests_sureshot.html. For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Cart mounting option
18 May 07
http://www.sureshotgps.comFor Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (May 18, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has introduced a cart-mounting accessory, which allows the GPS device to be attached to the windshield or roof of a golf cart or to any flat surface. The kit consists of a universal ball and socket mounting system, the design of which provides for easy installation, mobility, strength, versatility, vibration protection and durability, all at a low price: $45 USD. The cart mount is made of marine-grade aluminium with a powder-coated finish, stainless steel hardware and rubber balls.
"We are pleased to introduce this new and practical accessory for the Sureshotgps™ system", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "We know golfers will appreciate the option either to carry their device with them or to attach it to their golf cart while playing a round."
Sureshotgps™ recently added over 5,000 new US golf courses to its database, for a total of over 6,500 courses in North America and more than 9,500 courses worldwide. A global company, Sureshotgps™ continues to add more golf courses to its mapped listings in an ongoing process of providing its users with a wide variety of courses to play.
Also, Sureshotgps™ recently issued a major software update for all users worldwide. The update, which differentiates Sureshotgps™ in the field of handheld GPS systems, consists of several new state-of-the-art features, including an editing capability. The new software enables golfers to customise data on any specific golf course to fit their own games. Sureshotgps™ now automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course, and hybrid golf clubs have been added to the list of individual club lengths and recommendations which players can access during a round of golf if they choose. The device now can remain fully charged for thirteen hours.
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course in the world, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides. Sureshotgps™ won a PC News Weekly "Editor’s Choice Award" last year for performance and value. It earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses anywhere in the world. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The Welcome Screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
US golf courses
28 Mar 07
http://www.sureshotgps.comFor Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 28, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has added over 5,000 new US golf courses to its database, for a total of over 6,500 courses in North America and more than 9,500 courses worldwide, all of which have been mapped for Sureshotgps™ users to access. A global company, Sureshotgps™ continues to add more golf courses to its mapped listings in an ongoing process of providing its users with a wide variety of courses to play.
"We are pleased to announce this significant increase in the number of mapped US golf courses on our database", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "With all the features and capabilities that Sureshotgps™ offers, we take pride in leading the marketplace in creating exciting game enhancement opportunities for players the world over."
Sureshotgps™ recently issued a major software update for all users worldwide. The update, which differentiates Sureshotgps™ in the field of handheld GPS systems, consists of several new state-of-the-art features, including an editing capability. The new software enables golfers to customise data on any specific golf course to fit their own games. Sureshotgps™ now automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course, and hybrid golf clubs have been added to the list of individual club lengths and recommendations which players can access during a round of golf if they choose. The device now can remain fully charged for thirteen hours.
Now available to members of the 2007 GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour’s Washington, DC tournament series, Sureshotgps™ units are situated onsite at each tournament for players to purchase and use during play, if they choose. Each Sureshotgps™ unit at the "DC Metro Tour" features a welcome screen depicting the GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour logo.
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course in the world, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides. Sureshotgps™ won a PC News Weekly "Editor’s Choice Award" last year for performance and value. It earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses anywhere in the world. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The Welcome Screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com
Golf Channel Tour
20 Mar 07
http://theAAGT.comSureshotgps™
in use at
2007 GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour’s
Washington, DC Tournaments
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 21, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, now is available to members of the 2007 GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour’s Washington, DC tournament series. Sureshotgps™ units will be situated onsite at each tournament for players to purchase and use during play, if they choose. Each Sureshotgps™ unit at the "DC Metro Tour" will feature a welcome screen depicting the GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour logo.
"We are pleased to partner with Sureshotgps™ for the DC Metro Tour", said Tim Newman, tournament director for the Washington, DC tournament series of the GOLF CHANNEL Amateur Tour. "Sureshotgps™ is easy to use, accurate and quick; it speeds up pace of play. Knowing how far it is to the hole helps with club selection and precision play."
Sureshotgps™ recently issued a major software update for all users worldwide. The update, which differentiates Sureshotgps™ in the field of handheld GPS systems, consists of several new state-of-the-art features, including an editing capability. The new software also enables golfers to customise data on any specific golf course to fit their own games. In addition, Sureshotgps™ automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course, and hybrid golf clubs have been added to the list of individual club lengths and recommendations which players can access during a round of golf if they choose.
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course in the world, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides. Sureshotgps™ won a PC News Weekly "Editor’s Choice Award" last year for performance and value. It earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses the world over. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The Welcome Screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
State-of-the-art features
8 Mar 07
http://www.sureshotgps.comFor Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407/293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (March 8, 2007) – Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has issued a major software update for all users worldwide. The update, which differentiates Sureshotgps™ in the field of handheld GPS systems, consists of several new state-of-the-art features, and is an automatic downloadable prompt for users when they connect Sureshotgps™ to the Internet via Sureanalysis™.
"Sureshotgps™ users all over the world, both new and existing, will find these brand-new features exciting and useful,” said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "Players now can have the most up-to-date data to enhance their games and their golfing experience. Sureshotgps™ continues to lead the way in handheld GPS golf technology."
The new software enables golfers to customise data on any specific golf course to fit their own games. For example, they can personalise their lay-up points based on distance and relevant hazards. Also, players can add new features into a golf course file that may not have been present when a particular course was first mapped. This editing capability, unique to Sureshotgps™, applies to both professionally-mapped and player-mapped golf courses. Many courses alter their design in some fashion, often annually, such as with the addition of new bunkers or water hazards, or the re-design of greens. Also, trees grow over time, changing the dynamics of a player’s decision-making. Now golfers can add and delete altered features within a golf course file that has been downloaded on a Sureshotgps™ device.
In addition, golf course mapping is now an even simpler process, as the Sureshotgps™ automatically calculates the centre of the green when a player self-maps a golf course. Thus players can map just the front and back of a green, and the centre is mapped during the process. (Players still can map the centre of any green manually, if they wish.) The result of this state-of-the-art software enhancement is that players can map courses with confidence and ease, even while playing a social round of golf.
Finally, hybrid golf clubs have been added to the list of individual club lengths and recommendations which players can access during a round of golf if they choose. Previously, only irons and woods were included in the club selection recommendations for individual golfers.
The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course in the world, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent. Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides.
Sureshotgps™ recently was made available for purchase in Edwin Watts Golf stores and on the Edwin Watts Web site (www.edwinwattsgolf.com). Sureshotgps™ won a PC News Weekly "Editor’s Choice Award" last year for performance and value. It earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres for use on golf courses the world over. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase. The retail price of Sureshotgps™ is $399 USD.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The Welcome Screen can be customised for presentation as a corporate or personal gift. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole and up to 33 reference points per hole. A player has the ability to tailor his own mapping requirements, whether the selected golf course is professionally or personally mapped, with lay-up points, for example. Another option allows a player to record and analyse statistical information for a round of golf, such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, etc. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Sureshotgps™ expands sales in America
5 Dec 06
http://sureshotgps.comSureshotgps™
expands sales into
Central and South America
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407-293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia (December 6, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, will be expanding its sales and distribution initiatives throughout Central and South America, beginning with Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. The ability of Sureshotgps™ to be used on any golf course in the world, its advanced features and ease of use have increased greatly the demand for this award-winning device on every continent.
"We are pleased that golfers in Central and South America now will be joining their counterparts worldwide in enjoying the features Sureshotgps™ offers", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "Whether traveling or playing a local golf course, any golfer can enhance his game with the extra knowledge and confidence that Sureshotgps™ provides."
Sureshotgps™ recently won PC News Weekly’s "Editor’s Choice Award" for performance and value, and was featured on the cover of the September 11 issue of the online publication, known as "the news weekly for everything PC". In its product review, Sureshotgps™ earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres, making it applicable on golf courses the world over. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green – with 33 reference points per hole, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Sureshotgps™ wins Editor's Award
12 Sept 06
http://www.pcnewsweeklymag.com/For Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia (September 18, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has won PC News Weekly’s "Editor’s Choice Award" for performance and value, as featured on the cover of the September 11 issue of the online publication, known as "the news weekly for everything PC". In its product review, Sureshotgps™ earned a full five-star rating and was noted as a "must-have for serious golfers".
"We are thrilled to be recognised with the Editor’s Choice Award", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "Golfers the world over are discovering the many ways in which Sureshotgps™ can enhance their game and their playing experience. To be honored with this award is a reflection of the expanding reach of Sureshotgps™ throughout the market."
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its anti-glare colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres, making it applicable on golf courses the world over. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". This advanced handheld device features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. Distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green–with 33 reference points per hole, enabling mapping of the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Sureshotgps™ expands course database
21 Aug 06
http://www.sureshotgps.com/search. phpFor Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (August 21, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, announces the addition of more than 1,300 golf courses to its online database. As a result of its recent partnership with Golf Plus Ltd, a leading developer and distributor of satellite GPS technology in golf, Sureshotgps™ has added the additional courses, located in the UK (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) and Dubai (UAE), to its worldwide website (www.sureshotgps.com). The partnership was undertaken as a means of expansion to meet the rapidly growing demand for Sureshotgps™ around the world.
"We are pleased to announce the addition of these facilities to the list of mapped golf courses in our database", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "Now golfers who reside in the UK and Dubai, as well as players all over the world who travel there, will have expanded choices of courses available for use with their Sureshotgps™ devices. Also, it is easy for golfers to map courses themselves with Sureshotgps™."
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres, making it applicable on golf courses the world over. More and more golfers are adopting Sureshotgps™ as their product of choice, especially as a 12 month course subscription is included free of charge with purchase.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. It features a specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter that clearly displays distances to hazards and greens. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Golf Plus partnership
20 Jul 06
https://www.golf-plus.co.uk/mainpa ge.php?UT=CFor Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (July 20, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has joined forces with Golf Plus Ltd, Europe's leading developer and distributor of satellite GPS golf equipment, in a distribution and manufacturing agreement which will accelerate the penetration and growth of GPS technology within golf the world over. Golf Plus Ltd will manufacture Sureshotgps™ on a worldwide basis and distribute it throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Bringing the two companies together has increased substantially the number of mapped courses available, with over 1,000 in the UK alone. The new partnership will mean GPS technology can be accessed and utilised by golfers in all corners of the globe.
"We are excited about this new partnership, which not only will facilitate our production and worldwide distribution processes, but also now will place us on a truly global scale", said Simon Webb, cofounder of Sureshotgps™. "We have chosen this means of expansion to meet the rapidly growing demand for Sureshotgps™ in the US and around the world."
Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. The device can depict measurements in either yards or metres, making it applicable on golf courses the world over.
Golf Plus Ltd, part of the Walters Group of companies, a fast-growing electronics manufacturer with facilities in England and China, brings considerable manufacturing and distribution expertise to support the technically-advanced Sureshotgps™ handheld unit.
Andrew Walters, Golf Plus Sales and Marketing Director, said "The synergies within the two companies made this joint enterprise a logical yet exciting development for all those involved. Our combined expertise in manufacturing, distribution and marketing will allow us to dominate the world market in GPS-based golf products."
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or meters. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Golf Plus Ltd also manufactures and distributes a range of in-cart GPS course guidance systems that are being employed by forward-looking courses across Europe, USA and the Middle East to enhance the golfing experience.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
For more information on Golf Plus UK's portfolio of GPS golf products, visit www.golfplus.co.uk
State-of-the-art software
28 Jun 06
http://www.sureshotgps.comFor Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (June 28, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has introduced its new state-of-the-art software, resulting in even greater features for golfers. The device’s exciting interface capability displays golf course information in full colour with a system of legends and icons that is more complete and easier to read than ever before. Now golfers can raise the level of their performance as they play by way of heightened awareness of a golf course’s features and challenges. Current Sureshotgps™ owners will have the option to update their software automatically to take advantage of the new features, without any obsolescence to their units.
"The great new capability of Sureshotgps™ is that everyone worldwide can make use of the software update, so that golfers everywhere can enjoy their games with increased confidence and course knowledge", said Simon Webb, cofounder of Sureshotgps™.
The new Sureshotgps™ software enhancements include:
– the addition of many more hazard types, which will appear in both professionally-mapped and self-mapped golf courses;
– the improvement of mapping points with the addition of a 10-second countdown timer and the display of hole number when mapping hazards;
– the ability to pause in mid-round (for lunch after playing the front nine, for example) and then resuming play with uninterrupted Sureshotgps™ accessibility and stored game data;
– a new up-down arrow feature indicating that additional hazards are available off screen that can be accessed with arrows;
– a simplified and improved shot marking system, using arrows to show ball location and measured distance;
– the default of Sureshotgps™ devices purchased for use in the US to: measurement in yards, US time notations and American word spellings. When traveling anywhere in the world, golfers can adjust their units for international measurement and time notations.
The Sureshotgps™ hazard legend now includes:
– green
– greenside bunker
– water
– dogleg left
– dogleg right
– dogleg run out
– lateral water
– bunker
– rock
– tree
– bridge
– other hazard
– mound
– layup
Sureshotgps™, which recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide, was developed in 2005, and is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. As featured on Adam Barr's Business Report on The Golf Channel's "Golf Central" on Memorial Day, Sureshotgps™ can depict measurements in both yards or metres, making it applicable on golf courses all over the world.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or metres. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain scoring as they play. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the company website.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Geoff Ogilvy US Open
20 Jun 06
Sureshotgps™
Congratulates Geoff Ogilvy
on US Open Victory
For Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (June 20, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, extends congratulations to Geoff Ogilvy, winner of the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Ogilvy, an Australian, is well-known to the founders and principals of Sureshotgps™. Emerging with a one-shot victory over Jim Furyk, Colin Montgomerie and Phil Mickelson in a drama that came down to the final moments, Ogilvy became the fifth Australian to win on the PGA Tour this year.
"We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Geoff Ogilvy for his win at the US Open and his rising success in the US", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™.
Ogilvy, who won the World Match Play title in February, is the second Australian to claim victory at the US Open, David Graham having won in 1981. He also is the first Australian to win a major since 1995, when Steve Elkington won the PGA Championship. Having gotten his start in golf as a junior caddie at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Ogilvy rose through the ranks of professional golf and stands today as one of a group of outstanding Australian players on the world scene.
Sureshotgps™ recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide. Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. As featured on Adam Barr's Business Report on The Golf Channel's "Golf Central" on Memorial Day, Sureshotgps™ can depict measurements in both yards and metres, making it applicable on golf courses all over the world.
"We are pleased to partner with the National Golf Tour, as both professional and amateur players are discovering how Sureshotgps™ can enhance their game strategies", said Simon Webb, cofounder of Sureshotgps™.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or metres. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain scoring as they play. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the company website.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
National Golf Tour - Sureshotgps™
9 Jun 06
http://www.nationalgolftour.comSureshotgps™
Partners with the
National Golf Tour
For Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (June 9, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, has partnered with the National Golf Tour. NGT members who play in tournaments accumulate points now known as "Sureshotgps™ Performance Points". At every tournament, the Sureshotgps™ will be on display and demonstrated for players and gallery members, who then can purchase a unit on site. An increasing number of National Golf Tour players are using the Sureshotgps™ during competition.
"The Sureshotgps™ is becoming a tool of the trade for golfers", said Chris Carter, president of the Kenmore, Wash, based National Golf Tour, a developmental tour open to men and women of both amateur and professional status. "It’s like having your own caddie. We believe every tour player will want to benefit from having a Sureshotgps™ on the course during practice and play."
Sureshotgps™ recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide. Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options. As featured on Adam Barr's Business Report on The Golf Channel's "Golf Central" on Memorial Day, Sureshotgps™ can depict measurements in both yards and metres, making it applicable on golf courses all over the world.
"We are pleased to partner with the National Golf Tour, as both professional and amateur players are discovering how Sureshotgps™ can enhance their game strategies", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or metres. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain scoring as they play. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the company website.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Golf Channel
31 May 06
http://www.thegolfchannel.com/For Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (June 5, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, was featured on Adam Barr’s Business Report on The Golf Channel’s "Golf Central" on Memorial Day, May 29. Barr demonstrated the use of Sureshotgps™ on Windermere Golf Club in Orlando, Fla, and, while displaying the device’s colour screen and easy-to-read numbers and icons, mentioned its ability to depict measurements in both yards and metres, making it applicable on golf courses all over the world.
"We are pleased that viewers were able to see Sureshotgps™ in use, and precisely how it assists players with course management by way of distance measurement", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "In creating the Sureshotgps™, we wanted to provide a superior device for measuring distances from tee to green. We believe it is enhancing the golfing experience for golfers everywhere."
Sureshotgps™ recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide. Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options.
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or metres. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain scoring as they play. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the company website.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
Quotes from the PGA Tour
3 May 06
My Golf Caddie/Sureshotgps™
Quotes from the PGA Tour
John Rollins/PGA Tour Player & Barry Williams/PGA Professional Caddie
The team of John Rollins, PGA tour professional (currently 38th on the 2006 PGA Tour Money List) and Barry Williams, PGA professional caddie, utilize the Sureshotgps™ device for practice round information.
Barry states that during practice rounds prior to official play that "I utilize the information from the GPS to cross reference yardage information in order to confirm we will be hitting the right club at the right time in order to score."
Other quotes from John and Barry:
"With the ability to know the distance to a hazard as well as the yardage to clear the hazard is invaluable information to stay out of trouble in order to score better."
"Without a doubt, the finest GPS device that will improve any player’s game."
"The Sureshotgps™ is a great device."
USA retail golf shops
1 May 06
Sureshotgps™
Featured in retail golf shops
For Immediate Release
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MELBOURNE, Australia. (May 1, 2006) - Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced features, now is available in some golf retail shops in North and South Carolina, as part of the company’s expanding retail marketing program. Carolina Custom Golf has added Sureshotgps™ to its retail offerings in all seven of its locations in North Carolina, including Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary, Winston-Salem, Charlotte (two stores) and Pineville. Sureshotgps™ also is for sale in the pro shop at Hampton Hall, a Pete Dye-designed golf course in Bluffton, SC.
"Sureshotgps™ really stands out, not only because of its colour screen, but also because it allows you to be aware of distances to hazards and other features", said Chip Roth, manager of the North Raleigh location of Carolina Custom Golf. "It is hands-down the easiest to use of the measuring devices. Word of mouth is spreading the news quickly. Golfers are discovering that Sureshotgps™ really helps them with course management."
Sureshotgps™ recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide. Developed in 2005, Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options.
"In creating the Sureshotgps™, we wanted to provide a superior device for measuring distances from tee to green", said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "We believe the features incorporated into the device are enhancing the golfing experience for golfers all over the world."
Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or meters. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain accurate scoring as they play, reducing the possibility of signing an inaccurate scorecard at the round’s end. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the company website.
For more information on Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com.
PGA Tour: Taking measure of USGA conforming rangefinders
6 Apr 06
http://www.noticias.info/asp/aspCo municados.asp?nid=163735&src=0PGA TOUR: Taking measure of USGA conforming rangefinders
/noticias.info/ By Chuck Stogel
GolfWeb Equipment Correspondent
Now that the US Golf Association has issued a "clarification", it’s time to take another look at rangefinders to see whether these devices are conforming or nonconforming.
When the USGA and R&A last fall announced that they would allow the use of distance-measuring rangefinders and GPS satellite devices in 2006, it was widely assumed that all such devices would be OK.
Based on the new Decision 14-3/.05, the USGA stated the high-tech devices would be permitted by Local Rule. That meant that golfers could use rangefinders in rounds counting for handicap tabulation, should their local club or course allow it, or in any tournament competition where local officials have given their sanction. On a global basis, the USGA, PGA TOUR and other major pro tour groups are not allowing the devices in competition, although they are all right in practice rounds.
The USGA decision was widely praised, to the relief of many amateurs and local pros seeking a faster and more accurate distance-measuring technique than trying to locate a hard-to-find plate in the ground or making a rough judgment based on a distance stake at the side of the fairway - not to mention trying to figure yardage to the front of or to clear a hazard. But, as players flocked to test and purchase the electronic devices, golf’s governing bodies issued a clarification.
Not all rangefinders are OK. In a clarification announced early last month, it was stated that "under the Rules of Golf, golfers must not use distance-measuring devices for handicap purposes or in competition that are capable of gauging or measuring other conditions that might affect play, even if such a function is not used."
Such a function might entail measuring wind speed and direction, or the slope of terrain.
When asked why devices with other capabilities that could be turned off were being banned, USGA senior technical director Dick Rugge said, "Distance information is available to players in many forms... [including] elaborate yardage books containing distances not only to the putting green but to key features of the hole... [therefore] distance is such a 'known quantity'. Although an exception has been made for devices capable of measuring distance only, the capability of measuring other conditions which might affect play, as in elevation change or wind speed, is not in keeping with the intent of the authorized Local Rule, therefore, devices with such capability are not permitted."
The good news for golfers is, even with that distinction, there are plenty of conforming rangefinders and GPS choices. Nikon, Bushnell, Laser Link, Leica and Newcon Optik all offer handheld electronic devices that conform to the USGA rules. For GPS, in addition to courses that supply carts with hole-by-hole electronic maps displaying yardages gleaned via global positioning satellites, Sureshotgps™ offers its handheld, course-portable GPS device.
"The USGA has done a necessary service by clarifying this decision", said Rob O’Loughlin, president of Laser Link Golf. "There has been some confusion, and this should help to set the record straight."
Bushnell Outdoor Products, which has experienced a surge in rangefinder sales over the past five months, now points out that its PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition device does conform to the Rules of Golf while its PinSeeker Slope Edition may be considered for "recreational use" by the millions of non-handicap players.
"We expected a jump in sales with the USGA’s decision [last fall], but what we didn’t fully anticipate was the speed at which the golf industry would embrace laser rangefinders", said Jason Seeman, Bushnell’s golf sales manager.
According to Bushnell, the Darrell Survey has reported that its rangefinders are No. 1 on the PGA TOUR, with 95 percent of players and caddies using them during practice rounds.
Common elements to most of the point-and-shoot rangefinders include measurements accurate within a yard or metre, multicoated optics and adverse weather resistant features. It addition to flagsticks, they can be pointed at defined terrain, such as sand traps, water hazards, trees and rock outcroppings.
Here’s a selected look at conforming rangefinders and GPS devices.
NIKON
Both the Nikon Laser500G Laser Caddy and the Monarch Laser800 conform to the Rules of Golf.
The two devices are similar in that they weigh just 8 ounces with a lithium battery and feature multicoated optics. The Laser500G is nearly pocket sized, measuring 3.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 inches. The Laser800 measures 5 x 2.8 x 1.5.
With a brush metal finish, the LaserCaddy is water resistant and accurate within a yard up to 500 yards. Precision guaranteed within a half-yard up to 800 yards, the Monarch - based on a digital measurement process - is waterproof and fogproof.
Suggested retail price for the Laser500G Laser Caddy is $464.95 and $510.95 for the Monarch Laser800.
BUSHNELL
The waterproof PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition weighs 11.9 ounces when loaded with a 9 volt battery. It features an ergonomic design, twist-up eyecup, internal LED display and tripod socket, and comes with clip-on carrying case and strap.
TOUR player Sergio Garcia is a member of the Bushnell Outdoor Products pro staff.
GolfWeb testers, during on-course usage, praised the PinSeeker highly, citing ease of use and speed of play. "It was surprising how many times the yardage came out three to five yards different, and more accurate, than the ‘eyeball’ technique", said one amateur tester.
Suggested retail price for the PinSeeker 1500 Tournament Edition is $449.
LASER LINK
The Laser Link Distance System is made up of the QuickShot rangefinder, to be used in conjunction with flagstick reflectors.
The device is lightweight, pistol-shaped, and provides distances in both yards and meters.
In test sessions, GolfWeb players praised the QuickShot’s ease of use, accuracy and carryability. The Laser Link System has been specifically praised by Hall of Famer Arnold Palmer.
The devices cannot be used on courses without the reflectors. According to the company, more than 700 courses (out of 14,000-plus) in the U.S. are outfitted for Laser Link play.
Suggested retail price for the QuickShot rangefinder, which is sold only at on-course locations, is $279.
LEICA
The PinMaster Golf Laser Rangefinder is rated accurate within two yards for objects up to 700 yards away, and precise within a yard for flagsticks up to 300 yards.
Weighing 11.25 ounces with battery, the gray-colored Leica rangefinder comes with an eyepiece for eyeglass wearers, LED readout display with automatic brightness control, and has a carrying case and cord.
Suggested retail price is $600.
NEWCON OPTIK
Like the other companies, Newcon Optik manufactures all sorts of high-precision optical equipment. Its LRM 1200 golf rangefinder, weighing 14.8 ounces with battery, measures distances up to 1,200 yards.
Features include a low battery indicator, automatic shutoff after 60 seconds, 7x magnification, last 10 readings recall, rugged casing, tripod socket and ergonomic design.
The LRM 1200 is relatively value priced among rangefinders with a suggested retail price of $299.
SURESHOTGPS™
The Sureshotgps™ is not a rangefinder, but rather a colourful, lightweight, handheld electronic device providing yardage measurements via satellite.
Distances can be measured in yards or metres to the front, centre and back of greens, along with up to 15 hazards per hole. There is an optional scorekeeping feature.
The device is capable of holding up to 10 golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide that is programmed for the Sureshotgps™. Courses are available for downloading from the company website to the device or players can map courses themselves. The life of the rechargeable battery is approximately seven hours after a full charge.
GolfWeb testers who went to the Sureshotgps™ website had difficulty obtaining a full list of the more than 150 premapped courses in the US, but the company said it was working to rectify the problem. Further, to get yardages accurate to flagsticks, the device needs to be used in conjunction with daily pin sheets, should the course have them.
The Sureshotgps™, with its colourful hole displays, seems fine for premapped courses or for players who have the time it takes just once to map the 18 holes on their home course.
Suggested retail price is $399.
Sureshotgps™ - Finalist 2006 Australian Design Award
19 Mar 06
http://www.designawards.com.au/hom e#2"We would like to congratulate the 2006 Australian Design Awards Finalists, which are now in contention to win a coveted Australian Design Award® at the 2006 Australian Design Awards Presentation Night. Finalists have now been notified and published on the ADA website at: http://www.designawards.com.au/home#2.
Stephanie Watson
Manager
Australian Design Awards
A division of Standards Australia
286 Sussex Street
Sydney NSW 2000
P + 61 2 8206 6090
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www.designawards.com.au
USA Media Release
16 Mar 06
Sureshotgps™
expands distribution
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Sally J Sportsman
Phone: 407-293-5075
Email: sjsport@earthlink.net
MELBOURNE, Australia. (March 16, 2006) - The Sureshotgps™, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced features, recently expanded its distribution to eighteen countries around the world. Developed in 2005, the Sureshotgps™ is being praised by golfers for its colour screen, simple user interface and multiple options.
"In developing the Sureshotgps™ we wanted to provide a superior device for measuring distances from tee to green," said Simon Webb, co-founder of Sureshotgps™. "The features which have been incorporated into the device will, we believe, enhance the golfing experience for golfers all over the world."
The Sureshotgps™ was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?". With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, centre and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially designed colour, backlit screen with polarised filter displays distances in either yards or metres. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company website (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the Sureshotgps™. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company website. Course information on the website is categorised as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Sureshotgps™ staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain accurate scoring as they play, reducing the possibility of signing an inaccurate scorecard at the round's end. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which Sureshotgps™ offers.
Countries where the Sureshotgps™ has been shipped to date include: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, China, England, Finland, France, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and the United States. Distribution locations will continue to escalate as Sureshotgps™ expands.
Sureshotgps™, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla, is available for purchase at select locations throughout the US and elsewhere, and on the website.
For more information on the Sureshotgps™, see www.sureshotgps.com or call 646-335-5064 in the US, or in Australia +61 (0)413 34 9992.
Success in USA Market
21 Feb 06
Due to the success in the USA market we are pleased to announce the appointment of Sally J Sportsman who is a golf public and media relations executive based in Orlando, Florida. The companies with which she has worked include golf equipment and technology companies with dealings in many parts of the world, as well as golf associations. She is the former Communications Director of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the former Executive Director of the Junior Golf Foundation of Greater Kansas City, where she worked with Chairman Tom Watson.
Sportsman also is a freelance golf writer; her work is published in a variety of national and regional publications. She holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.A. in English from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Christina Kim - Top LPGA Tour Player
6 Feb 06
http://www.lpga.com/player_results .aspx?id=484Christina, one of the LPGA's top players, dropped by the stand at the recent PGA Merchandising Show in Orlando. The vibrant young player was extremely enthusiastic as she watched a demonstration of the Sureshotgps™. After posing for photos she left the stand with a unit saying how it would help her dad, her coach.
Ian Baker Finch
6 Feb 06
http://www.pgatour.com/players/bio /238064Ian dropped by and visited us at the PGA Show in Florida. He showed a lot of interest in the Sureshotgps™, spending a lot of time discussing the the benefits of the Sureshotgps™. After taking the time out for photos he left the stand with a Sureshotgps™ and is looking forward to using it ...
Testimonial
6 Feb 06
http://www.suntree.comGreat customer satisfaction - 2nd Feb 2006, Florida. "Hub used the Sureshotgps™ on Friday and said he shot about 4 strokes better."
reported Hub's wife Gaye Hedgecock. Hub and Gaye purchased the Sureshotgps™ device from the Orlando PGA Merchandising Show in January. Hub, a member of the Suntree Country Club, Melbourne, Florida, mapped the Challenge course himself using the Sureshotgps™ device before going out and playing his round.
Shortlist 2006 Design Award
19 Jan 06
http://www.designawards.com.au/ADA /05-06/SPORT%20AND%20LEISURE/SHORT LISTSureshotgps™ successful in making it through to the final round of the 2006 Australian Design Awards.
Keysborough Pro Am
7 Jan 06
http://www.keysboroughgolf.com.au/Sureshotgps™ major sponsor to Keysborough Pro Am January 19th 2006, one of Victoria's Richest Golf Events.
PGA Australia
26 Oct 05
http://www.pga.org.au/default.aspx ?s=newspgadisplay&aid=117257PGA Australia
"Portable golfing GPS launched.
Australia’s first portable golfing GPS system – the Sureshotgps™ system was launched in Australia recently."
Sureshotgps™ enters USA market
24 Nov 05
http://www.sureshotgps.com/search. phpSureshotgps™ enters USA market with eighteen (18) professionally mapped Californian golf courses. "We plan to add a lot more courses in the next few months around the world as this is just the start of our entry into the USA and global markets."
Andrew Kloprogge
2006 Design Award
24 Nov 05
http://www.designawards.com.au/ADA /05-06/Sureshotgps™ enters 2006 Australian Design Awards...
"Australia's response to the 2006 Australian Design Awards has been nothing short of outstanding, with over 100 world-class designs competing for an accolade in this year's coveted Awards. We would like to congratulate the Australian design industry for an exceptional year of product design and development. Industry applications may now be viewed on the Australian Design Awards website at: http://www.designawards.com.au/ADA/05-06/ "
iseekgolf.com promotes Sureshotgps™
14 Nov 05
http://www.iseekgolf.comiseekgolf.com - Australia's ultimate golf website, promotes and recommends the Sureshotgps™ device.
GPS devices allowed!
27 Sept 05
http://www.randa.org/index.cfm?cfi d=1430316&cftoken=94395675The R&A St Andrews and the United States Golf Association have announced the use of distance measuring devices, including GPS based systems. New Decision 14-3/0.5 allows a committee to permit the use of distance measuring devices by Local Rule. This applies to devices that measure distance only, not any other conditions that might affect a player’s game such as wind or gradient.
Terry Pilkadaris
22 Aug 05
"Terry was very impressed with the Sureshotgps™ and found it hard to believe how quick it was to get distances and its accuracy. He also liked the idea of being able to work out how far you hit each of your clubs".
Terry has won three major events - 2004 Crowne Plaza Shanghai Open, 2004 Sanya Open and the 2005 Brunei Open. Congratulations to Terry!
E-Z-Go Master Distributor signs agreement
22 Aug 05
Australian E-Z-GO Master Distributor, Augusta Golf Cars signs distribution agreement to distribute the Sureshotgps™.
Augusta Golf Cars sees the Sureshotgps™ as adding value to their already successful distribution of E-Z-Go Golf Cars.
USGA approves GPS
8 Jul 05
This year the Tight Lies Tour, the Texas-based regional Pro Tour, which has 21 tournaments on its circuit, will allow players to use an electronic device to obtain distances during competition.
Sureshotgps™ is released
4 Aug 05
http://www.pgaexpo.com.au/home.aspThe Sureshotgps™ will be released at the PGA Golf Show 2005 on the Gold Coast, Australia 4th – 7th August 2005. Come visit our stand at the show and discover how you need never ask "How far to the green?" again.
Scanoz forms strategic partnerships with Sureshotgps™
15 Jun 05
http://www.scanoz.com.au/Scanoz Pty Ltd Victorian distributor of ClubCar forms Strategic Partnerships with Sureshotgps™.
Heritage Golf and Country Club
15 Jun 05
http://www.heritagegolf.com.auHeritage Golf and Country Club proudly add the Sureshotgps™ device to the range of items on sale in their exclusive Pro Shop.
