ARCCOS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY LINK PRO DEVICE

 

 

 

-Completely Redesigned, Works in Pocket to Track Shots Automatically,
 Includes Wireless Charging Case & Features Enhanced GPS-

 

  Arccos – the leader in connected A.I. golf products and the Official Game Tracker of the PGA TOUR – today announced the launch of Link Pro, a revolutionary device that tracks a player’s shots automatically without a phone and works inside a player’s front pocket to seamlessly capture on-course data.

 

Available today at Arccosgolf.com and key retailers worldwide, Link Pro is the 3^rd-generation in this successful product line. The New Link Pro is built on member feedback to deliver a better experience to track shots automatically without carrying a phone. New features include:

 

·         Works in Pocket - Automatically tracks shots in pocket without needing to carry a phone

·         Wireless Charging Case – Boasting up to 12 rounds on a single charge for exceptional convenience, the case is quickly rechargeable and about the size of an average wallet

·         Enhanced GPS – A new GPS chip ensures incredibly quick satellite lock at start of each round while enhancing data accuracy on the course

·         Multi-Mic Configuration – This leading-edge approach ensures highly accurate shot detection while the device remains in a player’s front pocket

·         Pin Set Button – The introduction of a dedicated button with click feedback allows user to accurately mark the hole location while Link Pro is in pocket

 

“Our product vision is to continuously remove friction from on-course data capture, and Link Pro is a giant step in that direction for amateurs and elite pros alike,” said Dave LeDonne, Arccos Vice President of Product. “Our members asked to be able to use it in pocket and not have to remember to charge the device, we listened and innovated. It’s a major technical breakthrough by our in-house hardware team. When you add all the other benefits, the result is a device that’s precise, less intrusive, easier to use and always ready for your next round.”

 

The size of a car key fob, Link Pro (MSRP: $224.99) comes standard with the wireless charging case. Once paired with the Arccos app, Link Pro works seamlessly with Arccos Smart Sensors (sold separately) to track your game on the course. It allows players to choose what they want to do with their phone during a round – keeping it in the bag, listening to music, taking a call, or leveraging Arccos’ A.I. Powered Rangefinder and caddie recommendations.

 

Compatible with iOS and Android devices, Link Pro has already been ruled permitted under the Rules of Golf (Decision #2023-0650). The Arccos system, including Link Pro, is the only game tracking platform other than ShotLink powered by CDW to be approved for use on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour and PGA TOUR Americas.

 

Golf’s #1 game tracker, Arccos has built golf’s largest on-course dataset. Today that includes more than 850 million shots and 1.5 trillion data points recorded during nearly 18 million rounds played by Arccos members. The system, which consists of a sensor in each club grip that pairs with a mobile app, has long been trusted by amateurs and elite players worldwide.

 

Late last year, Arccos announced a strategic fundraising round featuring several of golf’s biggest brands and most impactful businesses, headlined by the PGA TOUR alongside PING, Inc., TaylorMade Golf Company, Cobra PUMA Golf and Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE: MODG), among others. The company’s focus: fully leverage and accelerate the growth of the game’s largest data set to help the entire golf ecosystem by allowing players, coaches, club fitters and product designers make smarter decisions that are based on real performance data.

 

About Arccos Golf LLC

Arccos Golf LLC is revolutionizing the game tracking experience by integrating Artificial Intelligence with real-time on course data to deliver unparalleled insights that help players maximize their potential. Listed among the “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, ranking #3 in the Sports category globally, Arccos boasts the golf industry’s richest data set. Its official partners include PGA TOUR, PING, Cobra PUMA Golf, TaylorMade, Srixon-Cleveland Golf, Club Champion, EA Sports, Golf Digest and Me And My Golf.

 

For more information, please visit: www.arccosgolf.com.

   

Todo sobre los palos de golf

                             

 

¿Estás iniciándote en el mundo del golf y no sabes bien cómo elegir unos palos, así como el resto de elementos necesarios para practicar este deporte? A continuación, detallamos todos los aspectos a tener en cuenta. Podrás hacer tu elección en base a estas recomendaciones y siempre confiando en una tienda con una amplia oferta de calidad como es el caso de The Golf Square, una tienda especializada en la venta de productos para practicar golf al mejor precio.

Tipos de palos de golf que hay 

En la actualidad, puedes encontrar en el mercado una gran cantidad de palos de golf. En este sentido, es importante conocer que existen diferentes opciones. Cada una de ellas, está pensado para un tipo de golpe específico. Por un lado, encontramos el tipo de palo conocido como drivers. Es la opción más larga y está pensado para realizar los golpes más grandes.

Hierros. Son unos palos que se encuentran numerados del 1 al 9, en función de la superficie del golpeo. Se caracterizan porque se suelen usar para distancias de golpeo que oscilan entre los 100 y 180 metros.

Por otro lado encontramos los llamados palos híbridos. Con este palo se logra un golpeo propio de las maderas pero presenta un fácil uso como el que proporciona los hierros. Es un tipo de palo que se caracteriza por ser ligero, moderno y fáciles de usar. Se emplean especialmente para golpes de calle y sirven para reemplazar los golpes de madera de 3 al 11 o los de hierros de 1 al 5.

Wedges. Estos cuentan con ángulos superiores y sirven para llevar a cabo golpes de poca distancia, en función de altura y recorrido. En cuanto a los palos putters decir que con ellos se da el golpe final a la bola para que así pueda caer dentro del hoyo. El palo en cuestión puede variar en función de su uso o altura, dependiendo del jugador que lo esté manejando.

Es posible adquirir un kit completo de marcas que son referentes en el sector como es el caso de Boston, Callaway, Cobra, Evnroll, Ping, Titleist, palos de golf Odyssey y Wilson; de tal modo que siempre tendrás la seguridad de apostar por productos de golf de gran calidad y durabilidad.

Otros aspectos a tener en cuenta al elegir un palo de golf

Una vez se tiene en cuenta que existe una amplia gama de opciones entre las que escoger, es fundamental fijarse en los siguientes elementos. El primero de ellos es la llamada cabeza; es la parte del palo más importante si lo que se busca es contar con un buen agarre, además de contar con más capacidad de control. Se encuentra en dos tipos, la forjada que ofrece más precisión al tirar, y la moldeada que sirve para incrementar el nivel de tolerancia.

La empuñadura. También se pueden encontrar diferentes palos con distintos niveles de empuñadura. De las opciones más populares encontramos la empuñadura  “reminder” o la “empuñadura redonda”. Son opciones que ayudan a lograr un mejor posicionamiento tanto del propio palo de golf, como de las manos del jugador. Pueden ser realizadas con diferentes materiales, todos ellos muy resistentes.

Las varillas. Son una parte crucial en un palo de golf porque es la zona que sirve para potenciar el nivel de flexibilidad del propio palo de golf, así como mejorar la velocidad del swing. Existen 4 categorías diferentes: flexibilidad (LA), regular, rígida (S) y la extra rígida (X).

Por qué es importante usar un buen palo de golf

Sin duda, seleccionar el tipo de palo de golf que más se ajuste a nuestras necesidades será algo crucial. Esto, sumado a la obtención de una buena técnica de uso hará que el nivel de juego mejore de manera muy notable. De este modo, si en las varillas del palo están realizadas a base de grafito o hierro, estarás proyectando una dosis de potencia extra en tus juegos. La elección del palo de golf adecuado tendrá que completarse con el resto de aspectos a tener en cuenta: desde el calzado al set de hierros.

Marruecos tendrá en 2024 un International Series Golf del Asian Tour

 

 

La organización de los International Series Gol ha confirmado siete destinos de clase mundial como parte de su calendario de 10 torneos para la temporada 2024.

 

Con un mayor premio acumulado de 23 millones de dólares, la serie camino a la LIV Golf League, incluida en el Asian Tour, comenzará una vez más el año en Omán antes de realizar más viajes deregreso a Hong Kong, Indonesia, Marruecos y Qatar.

 

Tras el anuncio en noviembre de la International Series Macao inaugural presentada por Wynn, el PIF Saudi International de 5 millones de dólares impulsado por SoftBank Investment Advisers también ha sido confirmado como una nueva incorporación al calendario de The International Series 2024.

 

**Este será el calendario del Asian Tour 2024:

 

Serie Internacional Omán | 22-25 de febrero | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Macao presentada por Wynn | 14-17 de marzo | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Marruecos | 04-07 julio | 2 millones de dólares

Maestros de Indonesia | 31 de octubre-03 de noviembre | 2 millones de dólares

Serie Internacional Catar | 28 de noviembre-01 de diciembre | 2,5 millones de dólares

Abierto de Hong Kong | Fechas por confirmar | 2 millones de dólares

PIF Saudi International impulsado por SoftBank Investment Advisers | Fechas por confirmar | 5 millones de dólares

 

Se anunciarán tres sedes más para completar la serie de 10 eventos que componen la Serie Internacional, integrada en el calendario del Tour Asiático, y todos los torneos tendrán un fondo de premios mínimo de 2 millones de dólares.

 

Rahul Singh, director de The International Series, dijo: “La competencia para albergar eventos de la International Series ha sido alta, con interés proveniente de todo el mundo a medida que las sedes, los destinos y las partes interesadas adoptan la nueva competencia y el entusiasmo que la International Series ha traído desde su lanzamiento en 2022”.

 

El Torneo de Marruecos se disputará del 4 al 7 de julio en el Royal Golf Dar es Salma( Rabat ) con 2.000.000 de dólares en premios. En la pasada edición, jugada en el mismo escenario, venció el tailandés  Jazz Janewattananond.

 

The International Series extends global reach with new markets and increased prize funds announced as part of 2024 schedule

                             

Seven world-class destinations have been confirmed by The International Series as part of its 10-tournament schedule for the 2024 season.   Boasting an increased prize pool of US$23 million, the pathway series to the LIV Golf League, sanctioned by the Asian Tour, will once again commence the year in Oman before making further return journeys to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Morocco, and Qatar.   Following the announcement in November of the inaugural International Series Macau presented by Wynn, the US$5 million PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers has also been confirmed as a further addition to The International Series 2024 schedule.

The following tournaments are all confirmed for the 2024 Asian Tour calendar:   International Series Oman | 22-25 February | US$2 million International Series Macau presented by Wynn | 14-17 March | US$2 million International Series Morocco | 04-07 July | US$2 million Indonesian Masters | 31 October-03 November | US$2 million International Series Qatar | 28 November-01 December | US$2.5 million Hong Kong Open | Dates TBC | US$2 million PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers | Dates TBC | US$5 million   Three further venues will be announced to complete the 10-event series that comprises the International Series, integrated into the Asian Tour schedule, with all tournaments carrying a minimum US$2 million prize fund.    Rahul Singh, Head of The International Series said: “Competition to host International Series events has been high, with interest coming from around the globe as venues, destinations and stakeholders embrace the new competition and excitement that The International Series has brought since launching in 2022.   “We remain committed to our mission of enhancing opportunities for players around the world and an open player pathway into the LIV Golf League and are excited to add some marquee events to the schedule for 2024.   “This will be a landmark season for The International Series, and we continue to go from strength to strength. We remain committed to providing a transparent player pathway that enables global golfers to compete in our tournaments and take an opportunity to play over the season for a place on the LIV Golf League.   “With our first confirmed dates for the season spanning the Arabian Gulf, China's southern coast, southeast Asia and North Africa, the schedule underscores our commitment to being a truly International Series.”   Singh concluded: “Oman once again provides a fitting curtain raiser to the season, while Macau breaks new ground for us in a region that has a rich heritage of golf. By returning to Morocco for the first time since our inaugural season, we have compelling proof that our events are an attractive proposition to destinations with world-class golfing pedigree.”

LIV Golf Mayakoba 02-04 February 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas 08-10 February 2024 International Series Oman 22-25 February 2024 LIV Golf Saudi Arabia 01-03 March 2024 LIV Golf Hong Kong 08-10 March 2024 International Series Macau 14-17 March 2024 LIV Golf USA 05-07 April 2024 LIV Golf Adelaide 26-28 April 2024 LIV Golf Singapore 03-05 May 2024 LIV Golf Houston 07-09 June 2024 LIV Golf Nashville 21-23 June 2024 International Series Morocco 04-07 July 2024 LIV Golf Andalucia 12-14 July 2024 LIV Golf UK 26-28 July 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier 16-18 August 2024 Indonesian Masters 31 October – 03 November 2024 International Series Qatar 28 November – 01 December 2024

GOLF MEDIA SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS VALUE OF A SPECIALIST PR AGENCY

                   

-Sports Impact gleans global opinions from influential writers & influencers-

A recent survey among golf writers and social media influencers across the world conducted by leading PR & Marketing company Sports Impact has shown an overwhelming preference for dealing with a specialist PR agency when it comes to sourcing information, obtaining interviews and undertaking product reviews.

More than 250 selected journalists and content creators drawn from North America, Europe and Asia were invited to take part in the survey and asked their opinion on the importance of dealing with a PR agency with an in-depth knowledge of golf.

The vast majority of respondents expressed the opinion that it was ‘very important’ to have access to such an agency, with one commenting: ‘I would consider the term trustworthy or credible when it comes to a PR agency with a specialist focus on golf”, while another said: “If an agency isn’t a specialist, they don’t know the industry and will often struggle to know what is important.”

Commenting on the overwhelming feedback on the subject, Matt Curtis, Head of Media Relations at Sports Impact said: “It was reassuring to discover how highly the golf media value the connection they have with a specialist agency like ours, given the fact that the sport has attracted so much attention from many quarters in recent years.

“Sports Impact has spent the past 22 years building relationships with the media at all levels and it’s a key part of what we offer clients looking to gain more brand and product exposure across an ever-expanding golf media landscape,” he added.

As part of the same survey, the British-based agency asked the global golf content creators to rate its own services when compiling and distributing press releases, providing accompanying imagery and supplying product samples for reviews.  Combining the top two of the five ratings across various aspects of press release compilation, it recorded 92% for quality of writing; 88% for content value, product details and brand descriptions; 84% for storyline delivery; 73% for imagery; and 69% for client quotes.

“We’d like to thank those who responded to our survey for their helpful comments and suggestions, which will serve to improve our services to the media on behalf of some of the best-known premium brands in the golf industry,” added Curtis.

Among brands represented by Sports Impact on a global and regional basis are Arccos, Brand Fusion International, CAPTO Golf, Duca del Cosma, Galvin Green, Golf’s Greatest Holes, KBS, Motocaddy, Sun Mountain and Wilson Golf. The agency also became an Associate Member of the BGIA earlier this year.

For more information, please visit www.sports-impact.com.

 

La marbellí Laura Gómez a Marrakech para mantener la tarjeta del LET

 

Una docena de golfistas profesionales tiene un reto importante del 10 al 12 de diciembre en Marruecos, concretamente en los campos de Rotana, Samanah y Noria Golf Club, en Marrakech( Marruecos): la previa de la escuela de clasificación del Ladies European Tour. El objetivo es mantener la tarjeta del Circuito Europeo de cara a entrar en 2024 en pleno derecho en los Torneos.

En la lista está la marbellí Laura Gómez, que ha terminado el año 2023 en el puesto nº 151 del ranking, con 41´86 puntos y una participación en 13 torneos. Su mejor resultado del año fue en el Open de Bélgica. Junto a ella estarán las también españolas Natasha Fear, María Parra, Marta Pérez, Laura Gómez, Harang Lee, Teresa Toscano, Reme Cortés, Raquel Romero, Teresa Díez Moliner, María Herráez y Clara Moyano. Las golfistas que superen este primer escollo buscarán la tarjeta del 16 al 20 también en suelo marroquí.

El torneo contará con 229 golfistas profesionales de 41 países, mostrando la diversidad y el talento del golf femenino. Cabe destacar que el evento cuenta con la participación de dos golfistas profesionales marroquíes, poniendo de relieve el importante crecimiento del golf femenino en Marruecos.

El evento se desarrollará en varios de los famosos campos de golf de Marrakech en dos fases clave:

Preclasificatorio:

Del 10 al 12 de diciembre de 2023, en Noria Golf Club Marrakech, Palmeraie Rotana Resort Marrakech y Samanah Golf by Nicklaus.

Clasificatorio final:

Del 16 al 20 de diciembre de 2023, en Royal Golf Marrakech y Al Maaden Golf Marrakech.

Estos campos, conocidos por su combinación única de la belleza natural de Marrakech y desafiantes experiencias de golf, ofrecen a los jugadores diversos terrenos con el impresionante telón de fondo de las montañas del Atlas, complementados con la hospitalidad marroquí.

LALLA AICHA

Este evento rinde homenaje a la fallecida princesa Lalla Aicha, un miembro venerado de la familia real marroquí y pionero del golf femenino marroquí. Sus esfuerzos por promover el golf dieron lugar a importantes torneos como la Copa Lalla Meryem en el LET, elevando la estatura mundial del golf marroquí.

 

SUPERSTROKE ADDS NEW STYLES & VIBRANT COLOURS TO ZENERGY LINE

          

-Claw 2.0 & SS2R putter grips introduced to popular range offering distinctive colourways-

SuperStroke, the brand seen most prominently on tournament greens, is now offering two new putter grip styles and more vibrant colourways on its popular Zenergy line at a time in the season when golfers look to upgrade or refresh their equipment.

The latest models – Claw 2.0 and SS2R – join the extensive Zenergy collection launched earlier this year to offer golfers a choice from as many as 18 premium putter grips in up to eight standout colour combinations to suit different putting strokes and aesthetic tastes.

“We’re thrilled to be supplying golfers with even more leading SuperStroke designs to choose from as they’re likely to consider re-gripping their putters over the winter months,” said Nigel Freemantle, Managing Director of Brand Fusion International, the main distributor of the brand outside the U.S. “The putter is one of the most used clubs during a round accounting for 30-40% of shots, so it’s important that golfers feel comfortable with their flat stick and we’re confident these new grips and colourways deliver on that front,” he added.

The Claw 2.0 grip features a graduated design with a pistol-style top that transitions to a square shape to deliver greater comfort and stability Weighing 63 grams, its three flat sides increase the surface area for those golfers who prefer to adopt a claw-style grip on the greens. Available in the White/Red and White/Black colours.

The SS2R grip incorporates a strategically engineered design with a 1” square profile for players who prefer opposing hand placement during the putting stroke. Heavier than most SuperStroke putter grips at 109 grams, the SS2R delivers additional back-weighting and is a style that pairs up well with heavier putter heads. It comes in a White/Black colour option.

Some of the most vibrant new colourways include the Orange/Blue/White option that is now available on the the popular Pistol GT 1.0 grip and five other models; a striking White/Red colour combination on ten grips; plus the bold Blue/White and Purple/White options for those looking to make a statement on the greens.

All Zenergy grips incorporate a multi-layer construction featuring a soft, tacky outer layer and a firm rubber inner core for enhanced grip, stability and feedback. Improved accuracy is achieved using Spyne+ Technology that features an embossed ridge along the underside of the grip to make it easier to square the face at impact.

To enhance feel, Multi-Zone Texturing provides strategically placed textures in high sensory areas to optimise feedback and comfort from the soft polyurethane outer layer, while the patented No Taper Technology ensures a minimal and even grip pressure is applied with an advanced parallel design that ensures both hands stay quiet for added consistency.

***For more information on SuperStroke putter grips, please visit : www.brandfusion.co.uk.

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