MELBOURNE, Australia. (June 21, 2006) – SureShot GPS, a handheld golf course measuring device with enhanced qualities, extends congratulations to Geoff Ogilvy, winner of the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Ogilvy, an Australian, is well-known to the founders and principals of Tee2Green Technologies, developer of the SureShot GPS. Emerging with a one-shot victory over Jim Furyk, Colin Montgomerie and Phil Mickelson in a drama that came down to the final moments, Ogilvy became the fifth Australian to win on the PGA Tour this year.
"We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Geoff Ogilvy for his win at the U.S. Open and his rising success in the U.S.," said Simon Webb, cofounder of Tee2Green Technologies.
Ogilvy, who won the World Match Play title in February, is the second Australian to claim victory at the U.S. Open, David Graham having won in 1981. He also is the first Australian to win a major since 1995, when Steve Elkington won the PGA Championship. Having gotten his start in golf as a junior caddie at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Ogilvy rose through the ranks of professional golf and stands today as one of a group of outstanding Australian players on the world scene.
SureShot GPS recently expanded its distribution to over twenty countries worldwide. Developed last year by Tee2Green Technologies Pty Ltd, SureShot GPS is being praised by golfers for its color screen, simple user interface and multiple options. As featured on Adam Barr’s Business Report on The Golf Channel’s "Golf Central" on Memorial Day, SureShot GPS can depict measurements in both yards and meters, making it applicable on golf courses all over the world.
"We are pleased to partner with the National Golf Tour, as both professional and amateur players are discovering how SureShot GPS can enhance their game strategies," said Simon Webb, cofounder of SureShot GPS.
SureShot GPS was developed for the global golf market to answer the age-old question: "How far is it to the green?" With this advanced handheld device, distances can be measured from the tee to the front, center and back of the green, together with up to fifteen hazards. The specially-designed color, backlit screen with polarized filter displays distances in either yards or meters. The device is capable of holding up to ten golf courses and can be used on any course worldwide, subject to local rules in accordance with the recent ruling provided by the USGA and the R&A. Courses are available for downloading from the company Web site (www.sureshotgps.com), or players can map courses themselves using the SureShot GPS. The recorded information then can be stored on the device and/or stored and uploaded to the company Web site. Course information on the Web site is categorized as either user mapped or professionally mapped. Professionally-mapped courses have been mapped by a Tee2Green staff member. Additionally, a scorekeeping feature allows players to maintain scoring as they play. Battery life of the device is seven hours on a full charge. Many golfers, both amateur and professional, already have discovered the exceptional qualities and ease of use which SureShot GPS offers.
SureShot GPS, which exhibited at the PGA Merchandise Show & Convention in January in Orlando, Fla., is available for purchase at select locations throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, and on the company Web site.
For more information on SureShot GPS, see www.sureshotgps.com.
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