Milford, CT, November 3, 2008 –
TeeTimeWatch.com, the exclusive course marketing partner for Golf Magazine’s GOLF.com Course Finder programs announced 3 new programs to help golf courses grow their business. Each service offers golf courses the ability to tap into the vast traffic of the industry leading Print and Online publications to reach millions of avid golfers each month.
To lead off, a Monthly Email Coop program has been established to supplement its highly successful Course Finder service. Up to 1mm golfers will be reached every month, and participation is Free for Course Finder clients. Now in its second year, The GOLF.com Course Finder service provides top of page placement for participating golf courses on its golf course search directory of 17,000 golf courses across the U.S. Over 450 courses across the U.S. currently participate.
Secondly, TeeTimeWatch.com expanded its Tee Time booking service to include links from GOLF.com. Now courses can list unused tee times and specials offers to the almost 3 million monthly GOLF.com customers. Golfers reserve online and pay the golf course directly at time of play.
Finally, GOLF MAGAZINE announced a unique Print Ad and Coupon Insert program in GOLF MAGAZINE. With the combination of GOLF.com and GOLF MAGAZINE courses can now promote their special offers both online and in print with the #1 Golf publication allowing them to reach up to 1.4 million dedicated golfers nationally. Courses will also have the option to select from 4 regional issues. Close dates for the April newsstand issue is February 12, 2009.
“We’re excited about the new offerings and the benefits they bring to courses to drive traffic and generate revenue”, says Russ Vance, Business Director for GOLF.com. “These are very challenging times for golf courses. The more we can do to help a course grow its business and improve its financial position, the more we ultimately help the entire golf community”.
Matt Kraus, President of TeeTimeWatch, echoing golf courses’ concerns regarding the need for the most effective and cost efficient means of advertising in tough economic times said – “Courses have found our programs allow access to the best marketing services available by utilizing their unsold teetimes. GOLF.com’s Course Finder program has been very successful in building awareness for courses and the new features backed by GOLF MAGAZINE, the most recognized named in golf, will significantly increase revenue paid directly to the participating courses”.
GOLF.com receives up to 3 million visits each month with 9 million page views making it one of the most visited golf sites on the internet. GOLF Magazine is the #1 Golf Publication with 1.4 Million subscribers.
The services offered by GOLF.com and GOLF MAGAZINE are limited by area. Interested courses should call 203-874-4653 to secure their positions.
TeeTimeWatch.com is an interactive golf marketing company based in Milford, CT, providing innovative e-mail and online marketing solutions for golf courses, manufacturers and a growing roster of major consumer brands.
Contact:
Frank Wainwright
VP – Marketing
TeeTimeWatch.com
(203) 874-GOLF
Russ Vance
Business Development Director
GOLF MAGAZINE | GOLF.com
(212) 522-9278
