Poway, Calif. (March 21, 2016) – Maderas Golf Club, located in Poway, Calif. a suburb of San Diego, has introduced GolfBoards – the surf-inspired, motorized golf vehicle – as an exciting and fun way to maneuver around the award-winning course.
“Maderas is committed to growing the game of golf, and we believe this will bring more young people into golf, particularly in Southern California, because it’s a vehicle they’re comfortable with, and it makes the game faster and more fun,” said Michael Flickinger, general manager, Maderas Golf Club. “We see this as an exciting new way for golfers to experience the game.”
GolfBoard premiered two years ago at the West Coast PGA Show as an alternate way for golfers to traverse and experience golf courses in a style similar to surfing, skating or snowboarding. It has steadily gained traction and now Maderas is one of 150 courses nationwide, and the first Troon course in California, to offer the boards.
“GolfBoard is ecstatic to work with Maderas, which is continually one of the top-rated public courses in the country,” said Brent Duclos, a GolfBoard representative. “Not only will Maderas be one of the best places to play golf in Southern California, it will also be one of the best places to GolfBoard! The undulating fairways coupled with majestic canyon views provide for a perfect GolfBoarding canvas.”
GolfBoards are available for a rental rate of $20. The battery-powered boards can be reserved at the time of making a tee time reservation. For advance reservations, please call the golf shop at 858-451-8100. Renters will be required to watch a GolfBoard safety video and sign an insurance waiver prior to their round.
To view the GolfBoards in action at Maderas Golf Club, click here.
About Maderas
Maderas Golf Club is a spectacular layout designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves. Set within a secluded valley in the rolling hills of north San Diego, just 25 minutes from downtown, Maderas features natural rock formations, sweeping elevation changes and excellent playing conditions. The course has been recognized by Golf Digest as one “America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses” for 2015 and 2016, one of Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play” for 2015 and one of GOLF Magazine’s “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” for 2012.
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.
About Troon
Maderas Golf Club in managed by Troon. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company, with more than 250 golf courses in its portfolio. Also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues, the company oversees operations at Troon Golf, Honours Golf and Troon Privé properties located in 38 states and 31 countries. Additionally, there are 56 Troon affiliated properties featuring 75 courses that have been recipients of a “Top 100” ranking by national and international publications. Troon properties include Princeville Makai Golf Club, Kauai, Hawaii; The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson, Ariz.; The Bay Club, Berlin, Md.; Prince’s Golf Club, Sandwich, England; and CostaBaja Golf Club, in La Paz, Mexico. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
