VPAR Awards Kiawah Island Resort Playing Experience to Amateur Pair

(New York, NY) – VPAR (www.vpar.com) – the global leader in live golf scoring and partner of The Friendship Cup – announces that Richard Rosen of Glen Rock, N.J. is the recipient of an all-expenses paid trip to Kiawah to represent Team VPAR at the event.

Rosen, along with his playing partner Rich Less, will receive transportation to and from the event, entry into the tournament, three nights’ accommodations and complimentary meals throughout their stay. A 13 handicap who played football at Syracuse and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1978, Richard also received a free download of the VPAR app upon entering the sweepstakes.

“The first thing I thought of when I was introduced to the VPAR app was how perfect it would be for my annual golf trip to Myrtle Beach,” said Rosen. “I go to The Barclays every year and have seen how the best players use the leaderboard to strategize; now I can do the same with my friends.”

Regarded as “Golf’s Fifth Major,” The 9th Annual Friendship Cup is a male pair’s tournament held March 5 – 8 at the Ocean Course – site of the 2012 PGA Championship – and the Jack Nicklaus designed Turtle Point Golf Course.

This year will mark VPAR’s fourth straight as provider of its turnkey tournament scoring managed services, giving amateurs the same competitive experience as the professionals. VPAR’s simple handheld scorepads let groups input their scores and view a real-time leaderboard as they play through the course. Scores are also displayed live online (http://usa.vpar.com/games/tournament/fc15) and on screens in the clubhouse.

“We’re happy for an avid golfer like Richard to enjoy wonderful Kiawah Island Golf Resort and the VPAR experience,” said VPAR Managing Director Jason Stoop. “Coupled with the live leaderboard each team will be able to reference, the tournament mimics the feel and excitement of a professional event.”

Since scoring the event last year, VPAR’s mobile app – which utilizes the same technology – captured “Best Sports App” at the 2014 Sports Technology Awards. VPAR’s live scoring service is also used at more than 900 events each year across 20 countries.