Industry-Leading Scoring System Designed in Cooperation With The
PGA of America, Used by Courses and Golf Professionals Around the World
CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLink
Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp.
(BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH) and the world's leading provider of Global
Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management systems and
on-course advertising -- announced today it has acquired substantially
all of the operating assets of ScoreCast, Inc., including the most
widely used tournament scoring software in the golf industry, ScoreCast
Golf Tournament Software.
Founded in 1994 as part of a broad suite of programs targeted to
the golf industry, ScoreCast began its relationship with The PGA of
America in 1999.
The scoring system software is currently used by
nearly all of the 41 local PGA sections to manage thousands of
professional events annually.
ScoreCast's relationship with The PGA
of America includes ongoing software development, support, and special
benefits to The PGA of America's 28,000 members nationwide.
ScoreCast
has been the exclusive tournament management software used in The PGA
of America's Professional Golf Management curricula by some 10,000
students at 19 universities nationwide since 1999. The accredited
curriculum teaches new golf professionals how to run and score a
tournament using the system.
"ScoreCast is a recognized and
respected name in the golf industry and enjoys excellent, long-standing
relationships with The PGA of America and golf courses around the
world," says Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. "This purchase
presents ProLink with immediate bottom-line savings as well as new
opportunities to continue the partnership with The PGA of America, its
local sections, and with courses looking to enhance their tournament
management capabilities."
The leading innovator in tournament
management systems, ScoreCast recently introduced new web-enabled
scoring software, allowing courses to post scores, pairings, tee times
and stats with a single click. Its ScoreCast LeaderBoard function has
also been enhanced to feature real-time digital video and simplified
operation.
Dick Halloy, former majority owner and President of
ScoreCast, will remain with the company as a consultant. "With
ProLink's resources, we will be able to more effectively roll ScoreCast
out to the entire golf course universe at substantially reduced
prices," Halloy says.
"With this acquisition, we plan to enhance
the integration between the ScoreCast software and the ProLink system,"
Mr. Bain continues. "This includes offering golfers a wide variety of
additional features which will expand the golfing experience off the
course, such as the use of cell phones, websites and e-mails to allow
golfers to view and evaluate their play after a round is completed.
Sending scores post-round to a 'virtual locker room' in a social
network environment will allow golfers to review, analyze and share
their scores. This connectivity will allow our advertising partners to
continue to communicate their message with the golfers off, as well as
on, the golf course. For end-users, this is further evidence of our
commitment to creating a comprehensive golf experience surrounding our
state-of-the-art GPS systems. For our golf course partners, this
acquisition means increased credibility and more efficient scoring of
tournaments. For shareholders, this acquisition further differentiates
ProLink from any competitors and as we expand the benefits of this
scoring solution, we believe the synergies and marketing opportunities
will provide a significant return on our investment."
About the ProLink System
Innovators
of golf GPS technology, ProLink Solutions' core philosophy is to be a
"Trusted Partner" in golf course management. From enhancing golfers'
overall
experience and improving pace-of-play, to bolstering revenue streams
and creating new profit centers, ProLink Solutions products and
services have captured markets both nationally and globally.
Installed
at more than double the courses of its competitors, combined, ProLink
is featured at more than 500 resorts, private and public courses
worldwide; including 2006 Ryder Cup host the K Club in Straffan,
Ireland; Valderrama Golf Club in Spain; Dal-Takararazuka in Osaka,
Japan; and Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii. The world's most respected
golf management companies have also adopted the innovative technology
and marketing
richness: Billy Casper Golf, Evergreen Alliance Group, Kemper Sports, and Pacific Golf Management all engage with ProLink.
Golf
cart fleets are custom fit with 10.4" high-resolution color monitors
that broadcast vibrant, easy-to-read graphics of each hole. Throughout
their rounds, golfers continually refer to the screen to pinpoint
distances, locate hazards, navigate the golf course and to place food
and beverage orders with the touch of a button. The ability to relay
medical emergencies and receive dangerous weather condition warnings
from the pro shop provides golfers with a full suite of communication
tools.
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