Woods Previews Course with The Flagship Group and Private Golf and Ocean Club Members at Inaugural Champions Club Event Before Chevron World Challenge

Tiger Woods and members of the Tiger Woods Design team today joined The Flagship Group and guests at Punta Brava in Mexico for a preview event introducing the private golf and ocean club’s Champions Club. Woods’ stop at Punta Brava was on the way to his hosting the 2008 Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America held at Sherwood Country Club.

The Flagship Group and Tiger Woods Design first announced plans for Punta Brava, situated 65 miles south of San Diego, in October 2008. Scheduled for completion in early 2011, the centerpiece of Punta Brava will be the first oceanfront course designed by Woods. The private golf and ocean club is located at the tip of a peninsula that extends seven miles into the ocean on the Pacific coast.

“My goal is to design a collection of amazing golf courses around the world,” Woods said during the visit. “To do this, I try to pick the best sites, find the best partners, and create exceptional course designs. This project is a great fit for me because the site is amazing, The Flagship Group is a fantastic partner, and we’ve created an exceptional design.”

“It’s a rare opportunity to be able to put 17 greens or tees on the ocean and have eight shots playing over the Pacific. Couple that with views of the ocean from every hole and you have a place that’s pretty special,” said Woods.

The inaugural Punta Brava Champions Club event gave members the opportunity for a private tour with Woods to hear about his design vision.

“Champions Club at Punta Brava consists of a select group of individuals who are integral to shaping the foundation and vision for Punta Brava’s membership, as well as benefit from exclusive membership opportunities at the private golf and ocean club,” explained The Flagship Group Chairman Brady Oman. “We’re very pleased that our Champions Club members and partners could experience and enjoy the site with Tiger today.”

Woods added, “I’m excited to have been able to spend the day with Champions Club members. This is an important group who will shape the private golf experience at Punta Brava. I really enjoyed walking the site with them and sharing my thoughts on the course that we are creating here.”

Among plans for Punta Brava are: Tiger Woods’ 18-hole par 70 oceanfront course; 39 estate lots (three-quarter to three acres); 99 villa residences (4,500 to 7,000 square feet); and, 14 club casitas for the guests of residents. Punta Brava will also feature a private clubhouse, an ocean club, an extensive wellness center and spa, multiple dining venues, and recreational activities for the entire family — including fishing, kayaking, surfing, whale watching and scuba diving, all inspired by local culture and the natural setting.

Woods visited Punta Brava before hosting the 2008 Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America, held at Sherwood Country Club December 17 to 21. This PGA TOUR co-sponsored tournament features 16 of the world’s best players competing for their share of the $5.75 million purse. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased through the tournament Web site, chevronworldchallenge.com, or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Proceeds from the event benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.

The 2008 field includes Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh, Anthony Kim, Fred Couples, Camilo Villegas, Mike Weir, Boo Weekley, Steve Stricker, Kenny Perry, Hunter Mahan, Justin Leonard, Luke Donald, Ben Curtis, Paul Casey, K.J. Choi and Stephen Ames.

Source: Punta Brava

Longtime Myrtle Beach Favorite Earns Added Revenue from On-Screen Ads

ProLink Solutions — a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. and the world’s leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite (”GPS”) golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising — today announces Indian Wells Golf Club (Garden City, S.C.) now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system used at many of the world’s most famous golf courses and plans to participate in ProLink’s exclusive national advertising opportunity.

A perennial favorite of Myrtle Beach locals and visitors alike, Indian Wells earns raves for its Gene Hamm layout and top-notch conditioning courtesy of Classic Golf Group management. While it plays to a modest 6,624 yards from the back tees, Indian Wells’ numerous challenges — often in the form of water hazards — add up to an eye-opening USGA Slope rating of 136. The 383-yard, par-4 finishing hole has earned a place on the Grand Strand’s Dream 18 many times.

“Our course has a few tricks up its sleeve, so ProLink’s precise yardages and hole depictions serve as a trusted guide for golfers,” says Steve Hamrick, General Manager at Indian Wells. “We rely on the system for many facets of our operations, such as maintaining a brisk pace of play and monitoring cart usage. The added revenues generated from the food-and-beverage, tournament-scoring and advertising functions is a great plus as well.”

“We’re excited to welcome Indian Wells, one of the Myrtle Beach area’s finest, to our family of trusted partners,” says Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. “In addition to golfer benefits, ProLink GPS is a proven producer of incremental course revenue through multiple channels. Meanwhile, the ability to target affluent golfers at upscale clubs like Indian Wells makes our ad program highly attractive to major brands.”

With ProLink’s patented, 10.4″ high-resolution color screen — the industry’s largest — Indian Wells’ cart-mounted units display dynamic, easy-to-read graphics including distances to the pin and hazards, pro tips, pace-of-play timer and radial arc for cart-path-only holes. Golfers at Indian Wells will also be able to order food and beverage items with a touch of a button on the ProLink screen.

San Antonio Track Sees Player Benefits, Revenue Enhancements

ProLink Solutions — a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. and the world’s leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite (”GPS”) golf course management systems and digital out-of-home on-course advertising — today announces Cedar Creek Golf Course (San Antonio, Tex.) now features the ProLink Solutions GPS system used at many of the world’s most famous golf courses.

Nestled at the edge of Texas Hill Country in north San Antonio, Cedar Creek is regarded as one of the area’s most demanding tests of golf. The course is lined with oak trees while creeks and waterfalls come into play often. Cedar Creek’s varied topography and multi-tiered greens add to the challenge. Many city and regional tournaments have been contested at Cedar Creek over the years.

“There’s no doubt that having ProLink GPS helps golfers navigate the course more easily,” says Michael Freeman, General Manager at Cedar Creek. “It also aids pace of play and allows us to better serve our guests. The system has many other benefits, like the food-and-beverage menu, inclement weather warnings and tournament scoring software. We’re excited to offer a new player amenity that enhances the course’s revenue.”

“Cedar Creek is an outstanding daily-fee facility in a booming golf destination, and we are proud to call the club a trusted partner,” says Lawrence D. Bain, CEO of ProLink Solutions. “The advantages our system gives to golfers are matched by its numerous management functions, which is why so many upscale facilities choose to install ProLink GPS. It delivers an impressive and measurable return on investment.”

With ProLink’s patented, 10.4″ high-resolution color screen — the industry’s largest — Cedar Creek’s cart-mounted units display dynamic, easy-to-read graphics including distances to the pin and hazards, pro tips, pace-of-play timer and radial arc for cart-path-only holes. Golfers at Cedar Creek will also be able to order food and beverage items with a touch of a button on the ProLink screen.

For more information on Cedar Creek Golf Course, visit http://www.playsanantoniogolf.com/ or call 210.695.5050.

Source: ProLink Holdings Corp.