18Birdies to serve as official mobile golf app and scoring partner through 2018
OAKLAND, CALIF., April 24, 2017 – Mobile golf technology startup, 18Birdies, and the leading provider of competitive tournament play for Millennials, Nextgengolf, today announced a joint partnership, where 18Birdies will be the official mobile golf app of Nextgengolf and provide live scoring for all 2017 and 2018 NCCGA and City Tour Championship events.
“We are very excited about this partnership as our goals complement each other very well,” said 18Birdies Founder and CEO, Eddy Lui. “We want to help grow the game of golf, especially with younger generations who are vital to the sport, so working with Nextgengolf allows us to reach a vast network of Millennials nationwide to show how technology can make the game even more fun.”
Under the partnership agreement, in 2017, Nextgengolf will integrate the 18Birdies Tournament+ Scoring platform into their existing system for the 2017 City Tour Championship in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the Fall 2017 NCCGA National Championship.
The 18Birdies Tournament+ Scoring platform allows tournament participants to enter scores and view a live leaderboard via the 18Birdies mobile app throughout their round as well as allow tournament directors to quickly set up and manage every aspect of the registration process. In addition, Nextgengolf members will be able to use the 18Birdies Social Feed to connect with other players at regional events and across the country.
“Our membership is highly tech-savvy, so we are very excited to bring the 18Birdies technology to our events,” said Nextgengolf CEO, Kris Hart. “Our players will enjoy access to live leaderboards and social aspects of the 18Birdies platform. We are looking forward to watching 18Birdies platform continue to grow and add new features that will benefit our community and the golf industry as a whole.”
About 18Birdies
18Birdies is reimagining the world of golf through technology. Our mobile app leverages the power of gamification and social communities to make golf a more fun, exciting and connected experience. We offer features that inspire golfers of all generations to enhance their game, share their experiences, play more and increase their enjoyment of golf. For more information, visit www.18Birdies.com
About Nextgengolf
Nextgengolf, the leading entity supporting golfer in their 20s and 30s in the US. The Nextgengolf team works hard each and every day to provide great golf tournaments and memorable golf experiences for young adults nationwide. In 2017, Nextgengolf will run over 185 golf events nationwide.
Contact:
Anish Patel
18Birdies
510.396.7527
anish.patel@18birdies.com
Travis Richardson
Nextgengolf
316.208.5276
travis@nextgengolf.org
