MAUMEE, OHIO – aboutGolf-the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology-announced today the release of TPC Scottsdale, now exclusively available for the company’s PGA TOUR Simulator as part of its partnership with the PGA TOUR.
All 18 holes on the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale – including the famous 16th hole stadium green and challenging 11th, a 469-yard par 4, – are fully 3D rendered, which is critical to realistic play.
The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale is the second course released as part of the aboutGolf exclusive TPC Collection, which also includes TPC Sawgrass, released May 2010, and TPC Louisiana, which will be released early 2011.
“TPC Scottsdale is a perfect blend of challenge and playability,” says Tim Hawes, Senior Vice President of Retail Licensing at PGA TOUR. “aboutGolf has once again masterfully brought a TPC course to life on the PGA TOUR Simulator, making TPC Scottsdale accessible to more golfers.”
aboutGolf’s PGA TOUR Simulators use 3Trak, the most advanced machine vision golf tracking technology available in the world and advanced 3D 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 hit), 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.
About aboutGolf
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.
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