(Boston, Mass.)—According to industry estimates, golf is a $60 billion industry, with charity golf tournaments raising $2.9 billion each year, according to a study by the National Golf Foundation. With more than 300 golf courses and more than 3,000 charity/corporate golf tournaments in Massachusetts each season, LTS LeaderBoard Tournament Systems is a natural fit.
Since 2004, Robert "Bob" Derba and his son Matt and Neil Policow have been tapping into this explosive industry. They are owners of LTS LeaderBoard Metro Boston North and Boston South servicing all of Massachusetts. The Derbas (based in Andover) service the areas north of Boston to NH, Worcester and Springfield, while Policow (based in Sharon) focuses on areas south of Boston including Cape Cod and The Islands. Both are members of clubs that feature charity and corporate outings with the Derbas at Salem Country Club and Policow at Blue Hill Country Club in Canton. They do several events every year at their home club. The two also team up occasionally on larger events, or when there are multiple tournaments on the same day.
LTS LeaderBoard Tournament Systems has become the largest global franchise organization serving the fast-growing business of tournament golf. LTS LeaderBoard uses cutting-edge software technology that transforms the way charity, corporate and pro-am golf tournaments are scored and managed, while adding entertainment and profitability for everyone involved.
"Charities and corporations are looking to enhance the value of events," said Derba. "We add value through innovation and technology. We increase revenue and entertainment and create a wow factor for all those involved, and are never an expense to the charities."
LTS LeaderBoard provides an automated PGA-style scoring system using a unique "scannable" scorecard that produces immediate tournament results with 100 percent accuracy. The results are displayed, along with sponsor logos, an action packed digital photography slide show presentation of all players and their swings, the live and silent auction items, raffle programs, and promotional messages, via entertaining multimedia presentations on big-screen displays.
The end result is an enhanced tournament experience for golfers, increased value of exposure for tournament sponsors, an elevated professional image for tournament organizers and elimination of the arduous task of scoring and administration responsibilities for tournament managers.
"Typical clients are looking for increased financial success and sponsorship, full fields, and a competitive advantage over the other 100 or so events that run each week during the season," said Policow. "With LTS LeaderBoard, we meet the needs of both charities and sponsors."
Frequent praises along with the tremendous repeat business between Derba and Policow, confirms that LTS LeaderBoard is an advantage to their clients. And most clients have rebooked for the next season since day one. Their roster includes large accounts like the Cadillac Invitational that runs more than 100 tournaments throughout the country each year, Boston University Alumni, Tufts Dental Alumni, Cystic Fibrosis, and National Kidney Foundation
With a combined client list of more than 75 tournaments for the upcoming season, Derba and Policow continue looking for additional outlets for their unique system.
Seeking to become a year-round entity, LTS LeaderBoard continues expansion into non-golf events, where it provides expert consultation and multimedia services to event organizers and event planners of all kinds. Its entertaining big-screen presentations are designed to command maximum attention at events such as live auctions, weddings, seminars, corporate functions, black-tie dinners, trade shows and more.
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