Multi-year contract will allow LPGA & Symetra Tour players, T&CP members and fans to track and share on-course statistics.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., December 11, 2014 –The Ladies Professional Golf Association announced on Thursday a new multi-year partnership with Get Real Golf Stats (GRGS). GRGS is a revolutionary tool for web and mobile providing an enhanced coaching experience to golfers and instructors alike. GRGS enables any golfer to record every shot in a round of golf to analyze their game in comprehensive detail and connect with other golfers and instructors to share and compare statistics.
“Get Real Golf Stats is honored to become an official partner of the LPGA,” said GRGS founder and CEO Josh Marris. “We look forward to supporting members throughout their career and contributing to the continued growth of the LPGA Tour. We’re very pleased to provide a tool that assists the players and their coaching teams to get the most out of their game, while also creating a new way for players to engage with their fans and grow their individual brands.”.
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GRGS has the ability to calculate over 250 statistics for one or more rounds in seconds, providing both immediate and long-term analysis.
“Our new partnership with Get Real Golf Stats is unique in the way it reaches multiple areas of the LPGA,” said LPGA Chief Tour Operations Officer Heather Daly-Donofrio. “LPGA and Symetra Tour members will be able to track every stroke made in practice and tournament rounds, enhancing their tournament preparation, while our T&CP members will have a dynamic platform to connect with their students and track their progression. Additionally, our fans will be able to follow their favorite professionals and also interact with other amateur golfers.”
GRGS will activate onsite at LPGA Tour events and will have a presence on LPGA.com and social media platforms as well as other branded collateral. They will also have product promotion at the LPGA T&CP National Championship next year.
LPGA and Symetra Tour members and T&CP professionals will each receive a complimentary platinum membership that allows them to upload unlimited rounds of golf and receive immediate statistical reports.
The applications’ features prove to be beneficial to golfers of all levels, enabling them to track their games over time, and to connect with other golfers, including professionals. The unique GRGS Clubhouse feature can be a valuable resource to both players, teachers and coaches to send, share and receive information and feedback. Consumers can purchase annual and monthly memberships to utilize the product or use the free level with limited statistics.
About GRGS
Designed by a golf professional, Get Real Golf Stats (GRGS) is an innovative approach to golf statistics. Fusing today’s technology with comprehensive analytics and social connectivity, GRGS is designed to help golfers of all levels improve their game. Get Real Stats Pty Ltd is a privately held company headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, however CEO and co-founder Josh Marris is based in Orange County, California. For more information on GRGS, please call Josh Marris on (310) 430-2192 or visit www.getrealgolfstats.com.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women. Founded in 1950, the association celebrates a diverse and storied membership with more than 2,300 members representing 30 different countries. With a Vision to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the very best of women’s golf, LPGA Tour Professionals compete across the globe, while dedicated LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP) directly impact the game through teaching, coaching and management. The Symetra Tour consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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