Exclusive feature allows golfers worldwide to compete for title on every par-4 or par-5 Hole
(STAMFORD, CT) – Arccos – maker of the game’s only GPS + Live Shot Tracking + Tour Analytics platform – has introduced King of the Hole, a new feature for its Arccos Driver system that turns any driving hole into a virtual long drive competition.
In celebration of the launch, the company is running an enter-to-win promotion through July 8 at www.arccosgolf.com. The Grand Prize package is highlighted by a two-person trip to the New York City area for a round of golf with and King of the Hole power driving lesson from two-time World Long Drive Champion Jamie Sadlowski.
King of the Hole includes a live leaderboard for each driving hole across the nearly 40,000 courses mapped on the Arccos system. Each leaderboard is populated with the yardages for the 10 longest drives in the fairway recorded by Arccos Driver users on that hole, and the players’ names.
Upon stepping up to the tee box, players will see a King of the Hole target zone in the form of two white lines across the Arccos Driver GPS hole map. These denote the thresholds to achieve a King of the Hole crown, or earn a spot on the leaderboard. They will also see a King of the Hole badge in the upper left of their screen. When tapped, that reveals the live leaderboard for the hole. Users who earn a crown and are later dethroned, will receive an automatic notification of their new status.
“System enhancements like King of the Hole further extend our category leadership position while fostering even deeper engagement with our rapidly expanding user base,” says Sal Syed, Arccos CEO. “In this case, King of the Hole aligns perfectly with our sponsorship of both Jamie Sadlowski and the 2016 World Long Drive Championship.”
Geared toward every golfer that revels in crushing the ball, battling friends and reliving the glory of their longest shots, Arccos Driver delivers real-time data for tee shot distances, fairways hit and more. The single-sensor system automatically detects each drive, then uses sensors found on all major smartphones to record second shot position with no tagging or other annoying disruptions. The product is available at Apple Stores and all major golf retailers nationwide, as well as www.arccosgolf.com.
Additional features of Arccos Driver (MSRP: $79.99) include:
• Advanced GPS for nearly 40,000 courses worldwide
• Distance & Accuracy Stats for every drive and round
• Personalized Challenges based on performance history
• Live Leaderboards for daily, weekly, monthly and customized competitions
• Social Bragging via one-touch posting to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Precise Shot Detection that distinguishes between real and practice shots
To start using Arccos Driver, players simply attach the ultralight (less than 12g) sensor to the grip end of any driving club and pair it just once to a smartphone using the free Arccos Driver app for iOS or Android. The Arccos Driver sensor uses a standard watch battery (CR2032). This lasts up to 50 rounds, with charge level monitored via a battery indicator in the Arccos app.
Widely heralded as one of the game’s most innovative and beneficial technologies, the flagship Arccos Golf system launched in late 2014. Endorsed by FedExCup Champion Billy Horschel, it was awarded the 2016 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for Best Game Analyzer. Arccos Golf automatically delivers info on distances hit, club averages, driving accuracy, greens in regulation, sand saves, putts and more. Post-round, players and their instructors can gain valuable insights on overall performance via deep dives into statistics, past rounds, Tour Analytics and more.
Developed in conjunction with golf’s most renowned statistician, Peter Sanders, Tour Analytics draws from his work with PGA Tour star Zach Johnson and many others. It automatically breaks down a players’ handicap into five key components – driving, approach, chipping, sand game and putting – helping golfers:
• Gain insight into what every shot means
• Understand exactly how each part of their game contributes to scoring
• Explore comparative data in each of the five components from golfers with the same handicap
• Evaluate patterns across their entire golf history, supporting refinement of on-course tactics
Led by a team of Ivy League engineers, rocket scientists, PhD’s and designers, Arccos Golf is named after a function of advanced mathematics.
For more information: arccosgolf.com.
Get social: @arccosgolf, Facebook
About Arccos Golf, LLC
Arccos Golf, LLC provides game-changing connected technology products for golfers. The company aims to revolutionize the golfing experience by integrating GPS shot tracking with a sophisticated platform that generates comparative data which helps golfers truly evaluate their game. Arccos is based in Stamford, CT, and its venture capital funding is provided by LaunchCapital.
Contact:
Bill Feidler
Buffalo Brand Invigoration Group
703.615.4034
bfeidler@buffalobig.com
