Top-rated Pacific Northwest golf destination introduces surf-inspired,
motorized golf vehicles
(BEND, OR) – GolfBoard – the first and only substantive, surf-inspired, motorized golf vehicle built specifically for the sport – is now available at Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, 50 miles East of the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.
Rolling terrain along the McKenzie River and spectacular mountain vistas offer GolfBoarders a fun, fast and exciting golfing experience at the family-owned, public club. Christened the Chinook Indian word for “a place of restful beauty,” Tokatee has been consistently ranked among the top golf courses in Oregon since opening in 1966.
“Tokatee is a perfect fit for GolfBoarding with its undulating landscape, gorgeous scenery and charming, rustic heritage,” says Jeff Dowell, President of GolfBoard. “As an Oregon-based brand, we also enjoy partnering with our state’s best, most iconic courses.”
Conceived by Bally Total Fitness Founder Don Wildman and legendary big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, GolfBoarding is an entirely new way to traverse the golf course and is forever changing the way golfers experience the game. The four-wheel drive board allows users to turn by simply transferring their body weight in a carving motion akin to snowboarding or surfing.
“GolfBoarding has been extremely well-received by our loyal following of golfers,” says Mark Giustina, Owner of Tokatee Golf Club. “The partnership marries tradition and the future of the game in a way that will make golf more attractive to players of all ages.”
Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, GolfBoards are ultra-durable and built with a safety-first and user-friendly mantra to provide golfers a more active and engaging alternative to riding in a cart.
Early adopters of GolfBoard have seen an increase in rounds played, revenue growth and an improvement in pace of play. Advanced technology allows GolfBoarders to customize board settings and configurations to their riding preference including adjusting speed settings from 6 to 10 mph via a simple, one-touch switch.
Available since April 2014, GolfBoard is now offered at more than 120 courses in the US, Canada, and Mexico. More than 300 additional private, daily-fee and resort courses are scheduled for product delivery over the next 90 days, and hundreds of individual golfers – including PGA Tour stars and A-List celebrities – have purchased GolfBoards for personal use at their favorite courses.
About Tokatee Golf Club
Nestled in the beautiful McKenzie River Valley with panoramic views of the Three Sisters Mountains, Tokatee Golf Club offers an incredible mix of postcard vistas and championship golf. Designed by renowned architect Ted Robinson, this 18-hole course is golf in the rugged outdoors with straightforward holes that are enhanced by their views of distant mountains and their use of native ponds and streams. Tokatee Golf Club is ideal for enjoying on a GolfBoard, with memorable holes that inspire by their aesthetics and reward in their strategic quality.
More information: www.Tokatee.com, 1.800.452.6376.
About GolfBoard
A product of Sol Boards, Inc. of Bend, Oregon, GolfBoard is a new, easy-to-ride electric powered 4wd board that adds fun and excitement for golfers of all ages and athletic ability. There are two versions of the GolfBoard: a commercial-grade CourseBoard ideal for rental fleet use, and a personal use SportBoard available to be customized with a wide selection of custom fender colors, graphics, wheels, and decks, plus a high-performance package providing top speed of 14 mph. Affordable personal and fleet leasing options are available via GB Leasing.
More information: www.GolfBoard.com, 888.328.2841.
Contact:
Ashley Gallitelli
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
908.803.2604
agallitelli@buffalobig.com
