Tuesday, April 2, 2013
COBRA’s Fit N Fly App Helps Distance Gap Clubs to Create the Perfect Set
(CARLSBAD, CA) – Getting fit for clubs is an important part of making sure golfers are playing the best equipment for their game. Now, with COBRA’s Fit N Fly app for iPhone and iPad (Android coming soon), golfers can input different attributes of their game such as tempo, ball flight, distance and set configuration to help determine the best COBRA clubs that suit their game.
“With our Fit N Fly App we can help a golfer perfectly gap their long game using AMP CELL metal woods that are equipped with MyFly technology,” commented Jose Miraflor, Director of Product Marketing. “MyFly settings enable the golfer to dial in specific distances between their driver and longest iron, which is so important and rarely focused on by amateurs.”
When a user selects ‘Fit Me’ for fairways or hybrids, a slider appears that allows the golfer to detail their longest iron distance, their driver distance, and the number of wedges in the bag. The App then calculates which fairways and hybrids in specific models and settings the golfer should start with to determine their best fit. This allows the golfer to optimize their long game through effective distance gapping.
In addition to gapping the long game, Fit N Fly has a calculator that will determine the best driver for an individual based on their objective (forgiveness, more distance, anti-slice, etc.), handicap, swing tempo, the preferred trajectory and the golfer’s current driver distance. With that data entered, Fit N Fly will recommend specific COBRA Drivers and flexes. The iron calculator uses the golfer’s preferred playability (standard, forgiving, workability), handicap, desired trajectory and how the golfer would like their iron distance to change compared to their current set (same, long, longer) in order to recommend the best COBRA iron (AMP CELL, AMP CELL Pro, AMP Forged and Baffler Hybrid Irons) for each individual.
To provide as much information as possible, the Fit N Fly app also contains product videos with our Vice President of Research and Development, Tom Preece, 360° product views, product tech information, the ability to view different colors and angles of the products and more. Fit N Fly is also actively tied into social media, with the ability for a user to Tweet, Facebook or e-Mail friends recommended individual clubs or their full bag. With COBRA’s new e-Commerce website in the United States, users can also purchase their new clubs directly through the Fit N Fly app.
The Fit N Fly app is available in the Apple App Store and will soon be available in the Google Play Store. http://bit.ly/FitNFly
For more information, visit: www.cobragolf.com.
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Most Styles, Most Players for FJ at Shell Houston Open
D.A. Points Chooses XPS-1 and SciFlex en Route to Victory
(Fairhaven, MA) - FJ, the #1 shoe in golf, congratulates D.A. Points on winning the Shell Houston Open for his second career victory. Points topped a leaderboard that demonstrates how, on any given week, virtually the entire FJ shoe line is represented on Tour. In fact, among the top 22 finishers in Houston, seven different categories were chosen by the world's best players.
"XPS-1 is the best. It gives me the comfort and stability I need to play my best golf," said D.A. Points. "I feel completely locked in so am confident with every shot I need to hit."
FJ's philosophy is to provide products for players of all abilities and preferences. Player needs and preferences differ when it comes to performance footwear.
Players like D.A. Points choose XPS-1 for the ultimate in platform and lateral stability. Conversely, players like Ben Crane (T4) choose Contour Series, the #1 selling shoe in golf, for its superior comfort and flexibility. Bill Haas (T10) recently tried FJ Sport and said "they're the most comfortable shoes I've worn," while second round leader Steve Wheatcroft opted for the all-new M:PROJECT.
On any given week, up to 11 different categories of shoes from the FJ line are represented on the PGA Tour. Looking at the top of the leader board from the Shell Houston Open demonstrates the incredible range of products in use:
1 D.A. Points (XPS-1, SciFlex)
T2 Billy Horschel (FJ ICON MyJoys)
T2 Henrik Stenson (FJ ICON)
T4 Ben Crane (Contour Series)
T6 Brian Davis (FJ ICON/FJ Sport)
9 Jason Kokrak (FJ ICON/FJ Sport)
T10 Brendon de Jonge (FJ ICON)
T10 Bill Haas (FJ Sport)
T10 Louis Oosthuizen (DryJoys Tour)
T10 Lee Westwood (FJ ICON)
T16 Angel Cabrera (FJ ICON)
T16 Bud Cauley (FJ Sport)
T16 Cameron Tringale (FJ ICON)
T20 Charley Hoffman (FJ ICON/M:PROJECT)
T22 Doug LaBelle II (DryJoys Tour)
T22 Robert Streb (FJ ICON)
T22 Steve Wheatcroft (M:PROJECT)
More players choose FJ shoes on the PGA Tour than all other brands combined. Year to date on the PGA Tour, 61% of players have worn FJ versus 18% for the nearest competitor.
To see the styles, visit www.footjoy.com.
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Traveling Golfer's April Show Comes from Plantation on Crystal River
(PHILADELPHIA, Pa.) - The latest edition of the new Traveling Golfer show, for the month of April, comes from The Plantation on Crystal River, in Crystal River, Florida.
The Crystal River serves as the backdrop to a myriad of activities - from a lazy evening of watching the sun set on this natural paradise, to swimming with the manatees. The show also explores the many activities at poolside, as well as taking a close look at the 50-year-old golf course that has gotten better with age.
As per the usual format, the Traveling Golfer looks at every facet of planning a vacation at Crystal River ... always attempting to entertain, as well as inform.
The idea behind the show comes from never-ending demands to learn more about interesting golf courses and golf resorts across the country and around the world. The well-traveled Leodora will take viewers on video trips to some of the most exciting golf locations. Viewers will have the opportunity to hear first-hand from knowledgeable representatives at each destination and get an inside look at some of the best places to stay and play, both near and far.
"Golf travel has always been the most exciting part of the game for me," said Leodora. "I have played more than 725 golf courses around the world. I constantly get asked by golfers everywhere about exciting places to play. Now I can show them."
The Traveling Golfer airs on its home site - www.travelinggolfervideo.com as well as a network of affiliate websites. The entire list of hosting websites can be found on the home website. Currently, the network reaches more than 650,000 unique visitors each month.
"The Traveling Golfer has been a great addition to our package" said Phil Sokol, director of operations for The Sports Network, a founding website on the Traveling Golfer Network. "We are always looking for new content and this show is extremely well-done. It definitely enhances our golf coverage."
Golf courses and resorts can be featured on the Traveling Golfer by calling
610-279-9220 or send an e-mail to tlgolfservices@aol.com.
For more information about the Traveling Golfer show, contact TL Golf Services at 610-279-9220 or go to the website at www.travelinggolfervideo.com.
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Transitions Adaptive Sunwear Sponsors The Grill Room Golf Show on SiriusXM
Company's line of adaptive sunglasses for golf perfect fit for millions of weekly listeners
(PINELLAS PARK, Fla.) - Transitions Adaptive Sunwear, a line of automatically adjusting sunglasses and shields from Transitions Optical, will be the 2013 presenting sponsor for The Grill Room, a weekly two-hour radio show about golf. The Transitions sunwear line includes several products specifically designed for golf - featuring lenses that automatically adjust the level of tint and color as the light and weather change. Transitions Optical has partnered with best-in-class golf brands like Callaway, Oakley and Nike to design the lens optics and performance frames most ideal for golfing conditions.
"We're thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of The Grill Room," said Grady Lenski, director, adjacencies, Transitions Optical. "The millions people that tune in every week are our ideal audience - passionate golfers, looking for innovative technologies to help improve their golf game."
The Grill Room features hosts Bob Bubka and Alex Miceli discussing the latest news, views and action on the PGA TOUR. The team is on-site at most PGA Tour and other high-profile golf events, and often features top PGA TOUR players and their support staff as guests on the show offering a unique "insider" perspective on the week's action on the course.
"We're pleased to help make the connection between Transitions adaptive sunglasses for golf with so many interested golfers," said co-host Alex Miceli. "We have a natural fit with this product - as we all care about products and technologies that can help us both play better and protect our eyes."
"Led by Bob and Alex's vast knowledge of the game of golf, The Grill Room is the must-hear event each week during the PGA TOUR season," added Lenski. "We are confident this sponsorship is a win-win for golfers and Transitions adaptive sunwear."
Transitions adaptive sunwear products for golf include:
• Callaway NEOX Transitions adaptive sunglasses
• Oakley Transitions adaptive sunglasses
• Nike MAX Transitions / Golf Tint adaptive sunglasses
All of the Transitions adaptive sunglasses are designed specifically for golf and provide wearers a visual advantage on the course by adjusting to changing light conditions for color and contrast enhancement and improved depth perception. Transitions adaptive sunglasses combine golf-specific tints with frame styles, and fit to result in a superior piece of golf equipment.
The Grill Room can be heard coast-to-coast Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon ET on PGA TOUR Radio - Sirius 208/XM 93.
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Compass Pointe, Eisenhower Golf Courses Celebrate Military Appreciation Week
(VIENNA, VA) - Compass Pointe and Eisenhower golf courses - owned by Anne Arundel County and managed by Billy Casper Golf - will celebrate Military Appreciation Week today through 7 with reduced greens fees for active and retired members of all Armed Services branches.
Members of the military can play 18 holes at either Compass Pointe (Pasadena, MD) or Eisenhower (Crownsville, MD) for $25 (greens fees, cart, lunch) Monday through Friday and $35 (greens fees, cart, lunch) Saturday and Sunday during Military Appreciation Week. In addition, both courses will conduct long drive, closest-to-the-pin and putting contests daily.
"The Naval Academy and Fort Meade, among other installations, give Anne Arundel County a strong military tradition," says Mike Senneca, General Manager of Compass Pointe. "The reduced rates allow us to give back to the men and women in uniform who serve this country."
Gracefully routed through 800 acres of Maryland countryside, Compass Pointe Golf Courses - designed by award-winning architect Lindsay Ervin - offer players a wide variety of terrain throughout 36 holes of championship-caliber golf, including the links-style North / East combination and the tree-lined, parkland-style South / West pairing.
Both courses feature bent-grass on tees and greens, and the putting surfaces roll smooth and true. While the layouts may be demanding at times, lies from the fairway and around the green allow players every opportunity to make well-executed shots.
Compass Pointe offers a spacious practice putting green and a driving range with both natural grass and mat hitting bays. The Compass Pointe Golf Academy boasts an extensive player-development program featuring a wide variety of custom instruction for players of all skill levels.
The property houses a full-service golf shop, grille, two pavilions and a new outdoor patio for any size event or corporate outing.
For more information about Compass Pointe or to reserve at tee time: www.compasspointegolf.com, 410.255.7764.
Golfers have long enjoyed playing Eisenhower Golf Course, Anne Arundel County's first public operation. Since its opening in 1969, the 6,659-yard layout has provided fun and challenging golf experiences for tens of thousands of area golfers. Crafted by renowned architect Ed Ault from more than 220 acres of splendidly wooded landscape, Eisenhower's meandering topography takes golfers through forested land, around a lake and alongside numerous creeks and swales. Eisenhower boasts well-manicured greens and plush fairways.
For more information about Eisenhower or to reserve a tee time: www.eisenhowergolf.com, 410.571.0973.
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Loudmouth Golf Partners with Croakies
Loudmouth Golf signs licensing deal to launch the Loudmouth Golf Belt Collection by Croakies
(Foster City, CA) - Loudmouth Golf, the leader in bold and bright apparel, has entered into a license agreement with Croakies. The deal provides Croakies with a license to Loudmouth's portfolio of unique patterns to use on their line of Artisan 1 Belt, Artisan 2 Belt, Meridian Belt and the Weekender Belt.
"Our partnership with Croakies allows us to continue to expand our product offering to golfers and non-golfers," says GM of Licensing for Loudmouth Golf, Stan Denenberg. "The belts are colorful, fun and allow anyone to add style to their everyday attire."
"All of us at Croakies are really excited to be teaming up with Loudmouth to launch the Loudmouth Belt Collection by Croakies. The sales of Croakies belts have been based around our print design story and the Loudmouth designs fit right in with wonderfully wild designs that look so great on belts. We are all about giving our customers the biggest bang for their buck and with Loudmouth Belts we will be staying true to that goal," John Scott Executive Vice-President for Croakies.
Croakies Artisan belts are constructed from first-rate, detailed and vibrant printed webbing and are available in two different widths with several buckle options.
Loudmouth Golf belts by Croakies are available at www.croakies.com and retailers nationwide. Visit Loudmouth Golf at www.loudmouthgolf.com.
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Hopkins Golf Announces Formation of New Equipment Company
(NEWPORT BEACH, CA) - Golf industry veteran, Greg Hopkins, announced that he has formed a new golf company to offer tour authentic, custom built equipment direct to consumers.
At hopkinsgolf.com golfers will be able to custom build a set of wedges precisely to their liking including custom grinds to improve performance. These are the vey same custom grinds that tour players have been relying on for years, yet have been largely unavailable to the general public. Additional custom options include, shafts, grips, ferrules, and even personalized hand stamping, engraving and paint-fill choices. Also, by purchasing direct from the manufacturer, consumers will not have to pay the exorbitant prices that usually accompany customized and personalized golf products sold through traditional channels.
Finally, all products purchased from Hopkins Golf will come with a 30 Day No Questions Asked Return Policy so golfers can try the clubs on the course to make sure they perform to their specific requirements. Hopkins expects to begin selling equipment in June of this year.
Hopkins Golf, Inc. makes tour authentic equipment at factory direct pricing. Their current tour staff includes Champions Tour players John Huston, Don Pooley, Wayne Levi, Willie Wood, Gene Sauers, Bill Glasson, Dan Pohl and Calvin Peete.
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