Canadian PGA Announces SkyCaddie as their Official Rangefinder
Canadian PGA Announces SkyCaddie as the Official Rangefinder of the Association
ACTON, ON (October 11, 2007) – The Canadian PGA announced today that they have reached a three-year agreement with SkyCaddie to become the Official Rangefinder of the Association.
“The Canadian PGA is excited to welcome SkyCaddie as the Official Rangefinder,” stated Warren Crosbie, President of the Canadian PGA. “The SkyCaddie device has proven to speed up pace of play in both competitive and recreational golf and we are thrilled to partner with such a successful brand.”
The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than five ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the information of distances needed to play smarter and faster.
“SkyCaddie is thrilled to be partnering with the Canadian PGA and their 3,700 Golf Professionals around the country,” stated Steve Davies, President of Jancor Agencies - Canadian Distributor for SkyCaddie. “Without question, the Canadian PGA is a very important business partner and fits very well with our sales strategy of growing the green grass sales channel. We look forward to a long association with the Canadian PGA.”
As of 2007, the Canadian PGA Tournament Committee announced that Distance Measuring Devices (DMD) are permitted for use in their National Championships.
“We are pleased to partner with SkyCaddie as an Official Partner of the Canadian PGA. SkyCaddie is becoming a world leader with their current and future products and our Members will benefit both on the course and in their pro shop with this partnership,” said Jeff Dykeman, Manager of Business Development for the Canadian PGA.
To kickoff the partnership, SkyCaddie representatives will be on-site at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, November 19th-21st to debut their new SG 5 device, lending a unit to all competitors for the event.
For more information contact:
Erica Bury
Communications Coordinator
Canadian PGA
erica@cpga.com
800.782.5764 ext. 234
Jeff Dykeman
Manager of Business Development
Canadian PGA
jeff@cpga.com
(519) 853 5450 ext. 232
Steve Davies
Jancor Agencies - Canadian Distributor for SkyCaddie
sdavies@jancor.ca
(877) 428-5775
www.skygolfgps.com
About the Canadian PGA:
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit Association comprised of approximately 3,700 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit www.cpga.com .
About SkyCaddie:
SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf, "How far?" While respecting the game's traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers' enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game.
The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun!
The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf's vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.
Visit www.skygolfgps.com