(ATLANTA, GA) — National Golf Products (NGP) announces that Vijay Singh — endorser of its unique and effective practice products, THE Golf Mat and The Radar powered by Zelocity – won the 2008 FedEx Cup Championship following a tied-for-22 finish at last week’s TOUR Championship in Atlanta, GA.
Singh won the first two FedEx Cup playoff events, The Barclays and Deutsche Bank Championship, virtually assuring himself the annual title and $10 million pay out.
THE Golf Mat provides the same sensation of “give” at impact as taking a divot off of natural turf, encouraging a proper down-and-through swing motion. It was recently selected by the PGA of America as the preferred practice surface of its world famous PGA Village and Valhalla Golf Club facilities. The Radar powered by Zelocity is the first truly portable and affordable monitor that records ball flight distance with tremendous accuracy.
Singh’s dedication to practicing proper swing fundamentals and distance management was evident throughout the FedEx Cup playoffs as he routinely hit fairways and greens with machine-like precision.
“It’s a year-long event, it’s not just one week and it’s done. I never gave up, I was out there practicing and trying and believing in myself,” said Singh. “We think about it, we’ve talked about it for a whole year, and finally it’s come to an end and I’ve won. It shows that hard work always pays off.”
Singh is strongly committed to improving the practice habits of golfers worldwide through the incorporation of these tools. Known for logging countless hours on the range, Singh — winner of 34 PGA Tour events, including three major championships and 22 international tournaments — appears on packaging and in marketing initiatives for both THE Golf Mat and The Radar.
“Vijay’s tireless work ethic and devotion to perfecting every facet of his game is awe-inspiring,” says Jon Leven, CEO of NGP. “The FedEx Cup playoffs serve as yet another example of how well he can take what he’s learned on the practice range and apply it to the course.”
About THE Golf Mat
THE Golf Mat is a revolutionary way for individuals to practice in a safer, more effective and efficient manner via a unique system that creates the same sensation of “give” at impact as taking a divot off natural grass.
Developed using feedback from PGA Tour players, leading teaching professionals, college coaches and top-flight amateurs, THE Golf Mat incorporates a patented high tech composite spring embedded below fairway-length turf to produce the first “true grass” alternative. Encouraging a proper “down and through” swing motion, this patented technology mitigates the likelihood of wrist, elbow and other common injuries.
Portable and requiring no installation, THE Golf Mat is designed to make practice easier and more convenient. Perfect for backyards or ranges, it features a distinctive, adjustable tee that allows golfers to position the ball according to personal preferences.
Affordable and featuring a typical life-span far exceeding that of traditional mats, THE Golf Mat is used at prestigious facilities nationwide that recognize the potential to increase revenues by encouraging longer and more frequent practice sessions. These include Ansley Golf Club at Settindown Creek (GA), Black Diamond Ranch (FL), Cog Hill Golf & Country Club (IL), Coyote Ridge Golf Club (TX), Doral Golf Resort and Spa (FL), Harvey Penick Golf Academy (TX), Muirfield Village Golf Club (OH), Reynolds Plantation (GA) and the University of Notre Dame (IN).
About The Radar
In a sport that demands distance control, The Radar powered by Zelocity is the first truly portable and affordable ball flight monitor that allows players of all ages and abilities to practice more efficiently wherever and whenever they want.
Incredibly fun and easy to use, The Radar sets up instantly and provides immediate feedback. Retailing for $299, it records ball velocity, carry and total distance with tremendous accuracy by taking 100,000 measurements from the moment of ball impact. The Radar can even project total distance when balls are hit into a net, making productive golf practice available indoors or out all year-round.
Already drawing rave reviews from scores of top courses, PGA Professionals and practice facilities, The Radar requires no setup or calibration, allowing players to simply put it down, turn it on and start hitting.
Suitable for right and left-handed players, The Radar is constructed of rugged plastic in a sturdy rubber boot with a stand. Running on one 9V Alkaline (Duracell or Energizer) or Lithium Ion battery, it offers a 100-shot memory that is cleared each time the unit is powered off, and can provide session averages for ball velocity and distance. The Radar is portable like no other distance management system, weighing only 11oz. and measuring just 6″ x 4″ x 1″ (H x W x D).
Like all NGP offerings, The Radar is available at better pro shops and golf-specific retailers nationwide, including all Golfsmith locations, as well as online at www.vjsradar.com.
About National Golf Products
The only company completely dedicated to providing golfers worldwide with a suite of products that makes real practice fun, affordable, accessible and much more productive, NGP was founded in 2007 by Leven and company President Joseph Switzer. Drawing from extensive and successful entrepreneurial backgrounds, the pair initially introduced THE Golf Mat in 2007.
For more information or to purchase THE Golf Mat practice system, including The Radar, please visit www.thegolfmat.net or call 888.647.8873.
Contact:
Bill Feidler
703.891.3339
www.buffalocommunications.com
bfeidler@billycaspergolf.com
Stephen Reynolds
703.891.3509
sreynolds@billycaspergolf.com
