aboutGolf Announces Release of the PGA TOUR Compact SimSurround The new aboutGolf PGA TOUR Compact SimSurround has the same 15-foot footprint as most standard simulator systems, including the aboutGolf PGA TOUR Classic, but offers the immersive experience only available in a three-screen unit.

aboutGolf pioneered the three-screen simulator with the introduction of the original 25-foot SimSurround in 2008. Ideal for residences and indoor golf centers, the new, compact model makes the immersive experience more widely available. Homeowners with space limitations and commercial facilities looking to optimize floor space are no longer forced to choose between size and impact.

“The new Compact SimSurround offers all the wow factor of the original SimSurround in a smaller package,” says Chuck Faust, aboutGolf’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “We’re the only company offering this type of innovative system, which features all the technology golfers have come to expect from aboutGolf while engaging the golfer at a new level.”

The aboutGolf PGA TOUR Compact SimSurround-whose complete standard size is 15 feet wide by 20 feet long by 10 feet, 6 inches high-features PGA TOUR Software with range and course play, 29 standard courses, 3Trak ball-tracking technology and club data, as well as screen, enclosure, computer and turf.

“The Compact SimSurround by aboutGolf provided everything I wanted – the size, the experience, the features and the price,” says Mickey Hamono, owner of a Compact SimSurround in Chicago. “The experience is absolutely just like the real thing; I can play Pebble Beach from home with coastline filling my view.”

aboutGolf, the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, finalized a long-term licensing partnership agreement with the PGA TOUR in December 2008 for the development and execution of aboutGolf/PGA TOUR-branded simulator products. Thanks to the agreement, aboutGolf and the PGA TOUR have an exclusive, worldwide licensing partnership to manufacture PGA TOUR Simulators as well as an exclusive, worldwide licensing partnership to offer TPC courses on the PGA TOUR Simulators, including the TPC Sawgrass’ PLAYERS Stadium Course, site of THE PLAYERS Championship.

aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, aboutGolf Performance Products and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world’s most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio

aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulators Playing A Key Role For Urban Golf In London
“Urban Golf provides the premier indoor golf center experience in the United Kingdom and we are pleased to partner with them to optimize that experience through the world’s premier simulator technology,” says Chuck Faust, President and COO of aboutGolf. “With such innovative and impressive facilities and so many golfers in Great Britain, Urban Golf’s growth potential is unlimited. We’re delighted aboutGolf’s world-leading simulator technology will help fuel that growth.”

Urban Golf’s recently opened Kensington center is the UK’s largest indoor golf venue. In addition to its eight state-of-the-art aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulators, Kensington also features a revolutionary coaching facility and décor that is an eclectic fusion of Victorian and contemporary styles offering a nod to the surrounding area’s history without betraying the cool funky style for which Urban Golf is renowned.

Urban Golf, and its PGA TOUR Simulators, provides the opportunity to enjoy golf in the heart of London. Lessons, club fitting, special events and social play are now possible in less time and are no longer subject to England’s often-fickle weather.

aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulators Playing A Key Role For Urban Golf In London aboutGolf, the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, finalized a long-term licensing partnership agreement with the PGA TOUR in December 2008 to manufacture PGA TOUR Simulators as well as an exclusive, worldwide licensing partnership to offer TPC courses on the PGA TOUR Simulator, including the TPC Sawgrass’ PLAYERS Stadium Course, site of THE PLAYERS Championship.

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aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, aboutGolf Performance Products and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world’s most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio.

aboutGolf recently installed 8 Simulators into the latest facility at Kensington. For more information visit www.urbangolf.co.uk

AboutGolf offers TPC Sawgrass on indoor simulators

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May. 3, 2010

MAUMEE, OHIO — aboutGolf — the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology — announced the release of TPC Sawgrass, now exclusively available for the company’s PGA TOUR Simulator as part of its partnership with the PGA TOUR.

With the upcoming PLAYERS Championship being played May 6-9 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, aboutGolf simulator owners will be able to play the course along with the world’s best professionals.

TPC Sawgrass is part of the TPC Collection, which also will include the TPC Louisiana and TPC Scottsdale, both of which will be released in late 2010 or early 2011. All 18 holes at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at Sawgrass — including the world-renowned 17th-hole island green — are fully 3D rendered, which is critical to realistic play.

“Our dedicated graphics team develops each course using topographical, photographic and aerial data, enabling rendering with unprecedented accuracy and achieving the desired detail, realism and immersive experience,” says Kristy Smith, aboutGolf’s Vice President of Development. “When you play THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at Sawgrass on aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulator, you’ve truly played the course.”

aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators use the latest in machine vision technology and golf-software design. aboutGolf’s graphics lead the industry, featuring highly-detailed terrain, reflective water, varying weather conditions, tee signs that can be read, and moving clouds, grass and flags that blow in the direction and intensity of the wind.

aboutGolf’s course data is based on Global Positioning System (GPS) information and photographic survey data enabling rendering accuracy?to within two inches. Orthographic photography is used to determine accurate positioning of trees, structures and other landmarks.?An average of 2,500 photographs taken at key locations on each?hole form panoramic references for accurate course recreation. CAD plans provided by the course architect are also used to ensure careful attention is given to achieving the architect’s original vision.

MAUMEE, OHIO — aboutGolf—the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology— announces the release of TPC Sawgrass, now exclusively available for the company’s PGA TOUR Simulator as part of its partnership with the PGA TOUR.

With the upcoming PLAYERS Championship being played May 6-9 at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, aboutGolf simulator owners will be able to play the course along with the world’s best professionals.

TPC Sawgrass is part of the TPC Collection, which also will include the TPC Louisiana and TPC Scottsdale, both of which will be released in late 2010 or early 2011. All 18 holes at THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at Sawgrass—including the world-renowned 17th-hole island green—are fully 3D rendered, which is critical to realistic play.

“Our dedicated graphics team develops each course using topographical, photographic and aerial data, enabling rendering with unprecedented accuracy and achieving the desired detail, realism and immersive experience,” says Kristy Smith, aboutGolf’s Vice President of Development. “When you play THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at Sawgrass on aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulator, you’ve truly played the course.”

aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators use the latest in machine vision technology and golfsoftware design. aboutGolf’s graphics lead the industry, featuring highly-detailed terrain, reflective water, varying weather conditions, tee signs that can be read, and moving clouds, grass and flags that blow in the direction and intensity of the wind.

aboutGolf’s course data is based on Global Positioning System (GPS) information and photographic survey data enabling rendering accuracy to within two inches. Orthographic photography is used to determine accurate positioning of trees, structures and other landmarks. An average of 2,500 photographs taken at key locations on each hole form panoramic references for accurate course recreation. CAD plans provided by the course architect are also used to ensure careful attention is given to achieving the architect’s original vision.

The TPC Collection retails for $1,500 and is now available online at www.proshop.aboutgolf.com or through aboutGolf directly at 800.445.GOLF.

aboutGolf finalized a long-term relationship with the PGA TOUR in 2008. Thanks to this partnership, aboutGolf and the PGA TOUR have an exclusive, worldwide licensing arrangement to manufacture PGA TOUR Simulators based on aboutGolf’s 3Trak technology, as well as the exclusive rights to render and make available TPC courses.

“We are honored and excited to enable golfers across America and the world to experience the beauty and challenge of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass,” says Chuck Faust, President of aboutGolf. “The timing of the TPC Sawgrass release is perfect, as golfers will have the opportunity to try to tame the same course the best players in the world are facing.”

aboutGolf is a 20-year-old Maumee, Ohio-based company that has been dedicated to golf for its entire history. aboutGolf is the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, producing PGA TOUR Simulators, aG Performance Products and Henry-Griffitts Custom Fitting. Historically, aboutGolf also produced Microsoft Golf, Greg Norman Ultimate Challenge Golf and World Tours, which is the world’s most-widely-distributed golf simulation. aboutGolf® is a registered trademark of aboutGolf Limited, Maumee, Ohio.

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aboutGolf Europe are pleased to announce that they have been chosen as suppliers at the new Urban Golf facility at High street Kensington.
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AboutGolf will be providing the Golf Simulation for the new Golf academy at the Chelsea club at Chelsea FC.

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Golf Channel Selects aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulator for Its New Studio

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aboutGolf has installed a highly-customized PGA TOUR Simulator in the new studio set for GOLF CHANNEL, which will be launched in January 2010, as will high-definition production capabilities for all its studio programming. aboutGolf has been selected as the exclusive on-air simulator provider for GOLF CHANNEL.

“Our process for securing simulator technology was based solely on finding the best technology to meet our needs,” says Dan Overleese, GOLF CHANNEL vice president of operations. “Our research verified that the PGA TOUR Simulator was the only product that had the definitive accuracy in measured launch data and modeled ball flight that our needs demanded.”

The PGA TOUR Simulator will be utilized by GOLF CHANNEL analysts for real-to-life demonstrations – like shot re-creation – and for shows like The Golf Fix, the popular, high-energy instructional show hosted by Michael Breed.

“The GOLF CHANNEL strives to deliver relevant news, analysis and instruction, so reliable and definitive data is critical,” said Chuck Faust, president of aboutGolf. “Not only does the PGA TOUR Simulator apply stereoscopic, high-speed photography technology, which is the ultimate platform for accurate measurement, but it is used with proprietary methodology that allows it to achieve an even higher level of accuracy and produce a realistic golf experience.”

3Trak, aboutGolf’s proprietary technology that powers the PGA TOUR Simulator, directly measures both the ball and the club, including the spin and spin axis of the shot, as well as precise velocity and trajectory, producing accurate ball flight. aboutGolf will also make high-definition, 3-D renderings of the 18th hole at many of the 2010 PGA TOUR scheduled courses available on GOLF CHANNEL’s PGA TOUR Simulator.

The simulator installation is just the beginning of what both organizations believe will be a strong partnership. Advanced development efforts and other initiatives to create the most compelling viewing experience for GOLF CHANNEL viewers are expected in the future.