New feature increases revenue for course operators and offers cash payouts for golfers
West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 8, 2018) – Shark Experience today announced Swing King – a Digital Golf Technologies company – as the hole-in-one partner for the platform.
Swing King provides the first fully-automated hole-in-one contest that operates during every round, creating significant revenue opportunities for golf courses and providing golfers with added excitement, meaningful cash payouts and an HD video of their ultimate golf experience. Swing King’s existing product will seamlessly integrate into the Shark Experience platform utilizing Shark Key – a new cashless on-course system powered by EZLinks. Rolling out in Q2 2018, golfers will opt-in to a contest offering via the Shark Experience in-car screen and take their shot at winning cash prizes of up to $50,000.
“A win-win for both the golf course and golfer, Swing King is a fun and exciting product that is the perfect addition to Shark Experience,” said Greg Norman. “As promised, our platform continues to grow, offering increased value with new partners like Swing King who are helping shape the way golf is viewed, played and enjoyed.”
“The introduction of a one touch hole-in-one contest is expanding on our vision to complement and enhance the entertainment value at every course,” said David Chessler, Co-Founder of Shark Experience. “As Shark Experience continues to evolve, we are thrilled to find partners like Swing King that deliver on that value proposition.”
Currently available at over 225 courses nationwide, Swing King requires no upfront costs for installation or technology and no additional work or daily setup from the golf course facility. The proprietary, non-intrusive HD camera and networking system is installed at an optimal Par 3 Hole location measuring at least 150 yards from the men’s tees, acting as a witness to verify all winning shots. Swing King and Shark Key are compatible with all point-of-sale systems currently used by golf courses and can meet the needs of every type of golf club from public to private.
“Swing King is proud to be partnering with Shark Experience to deliver golfers and golf courses an innovative and engaging new hole-in-one program” said Mike Jakob, Chief Executive Officer of Swing King. “The combination of Shark Experience and Swing King technologies creates a unique and exciting experience for golfers and further enables our vision of capturing, rewarding and sharing amazing golf shots every single day.”
For more information: swingking.com, sharkexperience.com
About Shark Experience
Founded by an unprecedented partnership of industry leaders across golf and technology – Greg Norman and business partner David Chessler along with Verizon and Club Car have collaborated to present Shark Experience. Leveraging Verizon’s leading 4G LTE network technology, the connected golf cars include a high-definition touchscreen display and built-in speakers with Bluetooth connectivity – all exclusive to Club Car golf cars. Golfers will enjoy live PGA TOUR coverage and curated content from Verizon including streaming music, live sports and highlights, and news and entertainment in addition to Greg Norman golf tips, dynamic yardage information and more. The platform also offers a seamless, cashless experience from course to clubhouse providing each golfer with a “member for a day” experience. Shark Experience will roll out at select golf courses across the U.S. starting in 2018.
About Swing King
The first fully automated hole-in-one contest that operates during every round, Swig King creates significant new revenue opportunities for golf courses and provides golfers with added excitement, meaningful cash payouts for holes-in-one and an HD video of their ultimate golf experience. The system can be found at over 225 golf courses nationwide and requires no additional work or daily setup from the facility. Swing King offers customizable programs designed to specifically meet the needs of every type of golf club – from public to private to resort.
Contact:
Jane MacNeille, Greg Norman Company
jane.macneille@gregnorman.com
(561) 640-7000
Mike Jakob, Swing King
mike.jakob@swingking.com
(847) 302-4350
