GRP Partnership Continues Shot Scope’s Nationwide Connectivity with PGA of America Golf Professionals, Backed by Grassroots Partnerships with the Middle Atlantic, New Jersey, and Southern California PGA Sections; With 7 Shot Scope Innovations Launched in 2023, Scotland-based Company Has Established the Most Expansive Lineup of Distance Measuring and Performance Tracking Devices in Golf
Edinburgh, Scotland – Shot Scope (www.shotscope.com), the golf industry-leader in advanced GPS and shot tracking technology, has announced a partnership with the PGA of America’s Golf Retirement Plus™ (GRP) Program to provide PGA of America Golf Professionals the opportunity to earn incentives on the Company’s expansive line-up of product innovations that are used by hundreds of thousands of golfers around the world.
As the first tech company to partner with GRP, the alliance continues Shot Scope’s nationwide connectivity with PGA of America Golf Professionals, backed by grassroots partnerships with the Middle Atlantic, New Jersey, and Southern California PGA Sections. Today, Shot Scope has established the most expansive lineup of distance measuring and performance tracking devices in golf and is the only company to offer game performance tracking across all GPS product categories. Equally important, whether it’s GPS, a rangefinder, or performance tracking, all Shot Scope products come with free updates and no additional costs or subscription.
Established as a member benefit in 1997, Golf Retirement Plus™ harnesses the commercial power of golf shop merchandising to help PGA of America Golf Professionals build financial security in retirement. Currently, GRP+ has over 6,000 enrollees and a roster of 30 contributing sponsors, comprised of leading golf companies.
“We are thrilled to partner with the PGA of America and support their Members through the Golf Retirement Plus Program,” said David Hunter, CEO, Shot Scope. “As we currently connect with thousands of PGA of America Golf Professionals through our Section partnerships, this is the next step in Shot Scope’s commitment to the caretakers of the game. We believe our innovative on course game management products will continue to be a great asset to their mission of enhancing performance and enjoyment in the game for players of all levels.”
“Golf Retirement Plus has historically provided an effective mechanism for PGA of America Golf Professionals to further enhance their retirement savings,” said Dan Baker, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships for the PGA. “The innovative technology that Shot Scope has packaged together provides the opportunity for PGA Professionals to offer a unique product to their customers to take on the course.”
The announcement of the GRP partnership comes on the heels of Shot Scope’s recent launch of the MyStrategy feature. For the first time, golfers can log onto an app and match their game performance stats with any course they are playing and receive advanced insight on how to play each hole from tee to green. The MyStrategy feature, which is available exclusively on the Shot Scope mobile app (iOS and Android) or web dashboard, can be used with the Company’s GPS Rangefinders and Smart Watches and provides golf travelers, competitive tournament players, or any golfer playing a new course, the ability to plan ahead by matching their stats and getting advanced insight on how to play every hole.
The debut of the MyStrategy follows the launch of seven innovative Shot Scope products in 2023, including the PRO LX+ Rangefinder, X5 Golf Watch, and CONNEX performance tracking tags. Keep up to date with all Shot Scope news online at www.shotscope.com, or on social media via Twitter @Shotscope /Facebook @Shotscope Instagram @shot_scope.
About Shot Scope
Shot Scope Technologies was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. From its inception, the one simple aim of the company has been to improve the way in which both amateur and professional golfers collect and analyze statistics from their game. The Shot Scope team, which consists of technology experts and golfers, including a former Walker Cup player, set out to develop smart wearable technology that was more intuitive and comprehensive than any current market offering.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of nearly 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, participation and inclusion in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Media Contacts
Jared Minski, Mastro Communications, Inc., 732-546-4325, jared@mastrocomm.com
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, 801-995-0684, jdodson@pgahq.com
