(PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) — PGA National Resort & Spa – home of the PGA TOUR Honda Classic (Feb. 27 – March 4) – announces the launch of its new iPhone and Android mobile apps, as well as a mobile website for Blackberry and other smart phones.
The mobile features, developed by Bally Technologies, grant Honda Classic attendees and future resort guests access to dynamic content from the legendary South Florida destination, including:
– PGA National’s Five Championship Courses: Check scorecards, pin locations and get tips from teaching professionals. Take advantage of golf packages / specials and discover PGA National’s storied golf history.
– Browse / Reserve Rooms: Take room tours and see if a particular room or suite is available.
– Activities Guide: Book pampering time at the world-class spa, check pool hours and locate the nearest South Florida beach.
– Restaurants / Events: View resort dining menus, make reservations and take a glance at what’s happening around the property.
– Interactive Maps: Detailed property maps help visitors navigate the resort, access overhead custom GPS maps of the property, golf courses and surrounding area. Users can drop a pin onto the satellite map to remember where they parked or mark a favorite hole on a particular course.
– My PGA National: Users can save any page in the app to create their own itinerary. They can bookmark information about PGA National attractions, event schedule or save the number to the business center.
– Meetings Information: Event attendees or wedding guests can see private, passkey-protected content only accessible to registered guests. They can access up-to-the-minute event schedules, programs and materials, speaker bios, break-out room agendas, convention maps and more.
– Feedback Surveys: Users can comment about their experience at PGA National or rate any of the featured services.
– Get Social: Users can stay in touch and update the world via Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and Tell-A-Friend integration.
“We’re so excited to see the launch of these apps,” said Aron Ezra, vice president of mobile for Bally Technologies. “We’ve really enjoyed partnering with PGA National Resort & Spa to develop mobile solutions that provide guests with fun, dynamic ways to enjoy the property on the go and inspire future visits.”
“These fantastic new apps from Bally give our guests instant access to a wealth of information about the championship golf and world-class amenities we offer here at PGA National,” says Joel Paige, vice president and managing director. “Whether checking a pin placement on The Champion Course, booking future accommodations or making dining reservations in our excellent restaurants – it’s all in the app.”
For downloads, visit:
– Apple iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id498516354?mt=8
– Android: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mvl.pgaresort
– Mobile website: http://mobile.pgaresort.com
For PGA National information visit www.pgaresort.com, or call (800) 533.9386.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates, and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, interactive and mobile applications, and Class II, lottery, and central-determination games and platforms. Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Senior Director, Corporate Marketing & Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit http://www.ballytech.com. Connect with Bally on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About PGA National Resort & Spa
PGA National Resort & Spa is a premier golf, vacation and meeting destination. The South Florida locale offers 90 holes of championship golf on five courses, including the famed Champion course, home to the PGA TOUR Honda Classic and past host of the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship and a litany of other prized professional golf tournaments.
Other distinguishing features include a world-class 33,000 square-foot health-and-racquet club with 19 Har Tru tennis courts, 40,000 square feet of self-contained conference space and nine on-site restaurants and lounges.
PGA National Resort & Spa’s myriad accolades include:
– AAA–Four Diamond Resort (2011)
– Golfweek — Best You Can Play State by State (No. 3, 2011)
– Golfweek — Best Tour Courses You Can Play (No. 28, 2011)
– Golfing Magazine – “World’s Top 5 Multi-Course Venues” (2011)
– About.com — “No. 1 Golf Resort in Florida” (2011)
– GOLF Magazine — Top 100 Premier Resorts — Silver Award Winner (2012)
– GOLF Magazine — Premier Resorts Green Award Winner (2011)
– Golf World — Top 50 Resorts (2010)
– Successful Meetings — Pinnacle Award Winner (2011)
– The Knot — Best of Weddings (2012)
Conveniently located within easy driving distances of major Florida population centers, the AAA Four Diamond resort is a 15-minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), one hour from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and 90 minutes from Miami International Airport (MIA).
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381
ssharp@buffalocommunications.com
David Wood
Buffalo Communications
703.635.0577 (cell)
dwood@buffalocommunications.com
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