Grand Canyon University set men’s NGI tournament scoring record equipped with Motocaddy electric caddies
Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, announced today that all five players from Grand Canyon University, including the individual winner Nixon Lauritzen, used its electric caddies en route to victory at the Golfweek Men’s National Golf Invitational (NGI) over the weekend.
The three-round stroke-play event, held at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Arizona, saw the GCU team put its trust in the award-winning Motocaddy electric caddy range to help secure a record-breaking victory in the men’s NGI. The team carded a staggering three-round total of 812 (-52) to beat the previous tournament record by 10 strokes.
Individual winner Lauritzen earned an exemption into the PGA Tour Butterfield Bermuda Championship in October following his playoff victory on the 7439-yard layout. He made an impressive 22 birdies and one eagle during the tournament, using a Motocaddy M1 DHC electric caddy to carry his equipment around the expansive venue.
Over 54-holes, participants who used an electric caddy scored 3.63 shots better on average than those who chose to carry their clubs, showing once again that using an electric caddy provided a clear scoring advantage after players at the women’s event last weekend scored as many as six shots better versus those that carried.
Motocaddy’s sponsorship of the NGI offered participants the unique opportunity to experience an electric caddy, with 40% of players using an electric caddy to play without the strain of carrying a golf bag over the three days. In the women’s event, 70% of the field used an electric caddy. The final men’s leaderboard showed that the top four and six out of the top eight players used a Motocaddy product over the weekend.
“We’d like to congratulate the Grand Canyon University team and Nixon Lauritzen on their respective victories at the NGI where we were delighted to see so many Motocaddy products out on the course,” says Andy Warren, VP of Sales at Motocaddy. “We are proud to have helped college golfers get the best out of their game through our partnership with the NGI and the entire Motocaddy team will be rooting for Nixon on his PGA Tour debut later this year.”
Commenting on the positive feedback from coaches and participants, Golfweek’s Lance Ringler, NGI Tournament Director, says: “It was amazing how easy it was. There were no issues and all the players enjoyed the experience. Having Motocaddy at the NGI definitely enhanced the event. I see no reason why electric push carts do not become a thing in college golf. We look forward to having them again at the NGI.”
According to Mark Mueller, Head Coach at Grand Canyon University, Motocaddy electric caddies were a key factor in helping maintain his team’s energy throughout the competition. “The team had a great experience using the Motocaddy electric caddies and they really loved the product,” he says. “They without doubt helped our players maintain energy late in rounds and through to the very last day. I would absolutely recommend Motocaddy products to other coaches.”
GCU Associate Head Coach Michael Schaloum added: “Most of the team were familiar with Motocaddy and prefer the experience to traditional push carts and especially to carrying in 100-degree heat. It allows players to focus on enjoying the walk and the task at hand so you count me as a strong supporter of changing legislation for electric caddies.”
The Motocaddy electric caddy range is comprised of the award-winning M7 GPS REMOTE and M7 REMOTE, offering ultra-responsive remote navigation and exceptional control on all terrains; the M5 GPS DHC, featuring next-generation GPS software and a 3.5” LCD touchscreen display; and the M1 DHC models, widely recognized as the world’s simplest-to-use compact-folding model. Each model showcases strikingly modern looks with advanced technology, premium finishes and a streamlined design to deliver a smarter, more intuitive walking experience.
For more information about Motocaddy products, including electric caddies, push carts, bags, and accessories, please visit www.motocaddy.us, email andy.warren@motocaddy.com or follow @motocaddyusa across all social media platforms.
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