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March 17, 2009 | The Wire | Category: Partnerships
Handicomp and the Iowa Section PGA announce they have extended their Golf League Championship partnership
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Jenison, MI (March 16, 2009) - Handicomp, Inc., the elder statesman in golf software services, is pleased to announce that it has extended an agreement with the Iowa Section PGA for it to continue to host the Iowa Golf League Championship. The Iowa Golf League Championship (www.IowaGolfLeague.com) is entering its fourth year and is part of the League System mix, which includes the Golf League Network (www.GolfLeagueNetwork.com).
The Iowa Golf League Championship (Iowa GLC) serves 2-person team leagues interested in having their winners qualify for and compete in the Iowa GLC Tournament, whereas the Golf League Network (GLN) serves a wide variety of Iowa leagues, including 1-8 person team leagues and social leagues. A major component of the League System is the Internet based league management software application, which benefits league courses, league administrators (secretaries), and league golfers. In a nutshell, the League System serves league golfers by marrying leading edge Internet technology with industry market power, such as the Iowa Section PGA. It is felt this combination is best able to grow the game of golf and further cultivate the social aspect of the game by promoting the theme "Golf is Fun".
Troy Christensen, the Executive Director of the Iowa Section PGA says, "The Iowa GLC is entering its fourth year and we're happy to further our relationship with Handicomp and continue to host the Iowa PGA Golf League Championship. We're also excited to hear that Rick Smith has joined the team. He's a well known PGA Professional and we think he'll be a big help to us marketing the Iowa GLC to league golfers."
According to Stewart Healey, President of Handicomp, "We are very pleased to extend our relationship with the Iowa Section. We've had a great history with them, they are a great group of forward thinking people, and they very much understand the scope and the importance of league play in Iowa."
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About Handicomp - Founded in 1968, Handicomp was a pioneer in golf information systems technology. Today, Handicomp is well diversified in the industry. Aside from the League System, Handicomp offers handicapping services, club and golf shop management systems, point-of-sale systems, tournament management and tee reservation systems, and other golf related systems and services. More information can be found at www.Handicomp.com.
About the Iowa Section PGA - The Iowa Section PGA is established as a non-profit association, consisting of qualified golf professionals dedicated to promoting the game of golf; elevating the image of the PGA and its members, providing educational and playing opportunities, as well as perpetuating employment opportunities for its members. More information can be found at www.IowaPGA.com.
The Iowa PGA Golf League Championship is part of the GLC Series, which can be found at www.GolfLeagueNetwork.com.
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Media Contact:
Stewart Healey, President, Handicomp, shealey@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3117
Jason Snow, PGA, Director of Golf Relations, Handicomp, jsnow@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3121
Ken Kapcia, PGA, New Business Development, Handicomp, kkapcia@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3122
Troy Christensen, Executive Director, Iowa Section PGA, tchristensen@pgahq.com, 319-648-0026
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March 10, 2009 | Press Release
Handicomp announces that Rick Smith has joined the League System Team
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Jenison, MI (March 10, 2009) - Handicomp, Inc., the elder statesman in golf
industry computer system services, is pleased to announce that Rick Smith, a
world renowned golf instructor and personality, has entered a long term
agreement to promote and endorse Handicomp's League System, which includes
the Golf League Network and Golf League Championship; respectively
www.GolfLeagueNetwork.com and
www.GolfLeagueChampionship.com.
The Golf League Network serves a wide variety of leagues, including social
leagues, and the Golf League Championship serves 2-person team leagues
interested in having their winners qualify for and compete in regional/state league
championship tournaments. A major component of the League System is the
Internet based league management software application, which benefits league
courses, league administrators (secretaries), and league golfers. In a nutshell, the
League System is designed to serve league golfers by marrying leading edge
Internet technology with industry market power to better serve and grow the
game of golf, and to further cultivate the social aspect of the game by promoting
the theme "Golf is Fun".
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In Rick's words, "I'm excited to be part of the League System Team. Leagues
represent some of the most passionate golfers in the game. The GLN and GLC
provide great platforms for these golfers to enjoy their league play even more. I
am impressed with Handicomp's partner associations around the League System,
confident in GLN's and GLC's ability to engage the league golfer, and I'm eager to be involved."
According to Stewart Healey, President of Handicomp, "We are very pleased to have Rick join what we think is an already
impressive team. What makes it even sweeter is that we're a Michigan company and Rick's a Michigan guy. He's highly
respected, he's well known nationally and internationally, he's got great ideas, and we firmly believe he'll help us further
connect with the everyman core golfers that make up most leagues at most courses."
About Handicomp - Founded in 1968, Handicomp was a pioneer in golf information systems technology. Today, Handicomp is
well diversified in the industry. Aside from the League System, Handicomp offers handicapping services, club and golf shop
management systems, point-of-sale systems, tournament management and tee reservation systems, and other golf related
systems and services. More information can be found at www.Handicomp.com.
About Rick Smith - Rick Smith is a highly respected golf instructor and has been consistently ranked as one of the top ten golf
instructors in the world (by Golf Digest). Rick is known for his work with major champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Vijay Singh,
Lee Janzen, Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman and John Daly. In addition to instruction, Rick is the managing partner of The
TreeTops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan. Past awards from the PGA include National Teacher of the Year, National Golf
Professional of the Year, and National Merchandiser of the Year. More information can be found at www.RickSmith.com.
Contact Information:
Stewart Healey, President, Handicomp, shealey@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3117
Jason Snow, PGA Professional - League System Sales, jsnow@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3121
Ken Kapcia, PGA Professional - League System Sponsorships & Advertising, kkapcia@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3122
Rick Smith - through David Moorman and Drew Carr @ Fidelity Sports Group, drew@fidelitysportsgroup.com, 407-420-
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Golf News for Monday, March 2, 2009 | Growth Of The Game
Carolinas PGA Golf League Championship expands for '09 season
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Last year, the Carolinas PGA Section introduced a new way to play for the golfers of the Carolinas. The Carolinas PGA Golf League Championship was a welcome addition to the golf season, giving participating league players access to their stats, scores, pairings, and much more, on one easy to use website - www.carolinasgolfleague.com - and taking the top teams to a championship at Tobacco Road Golf Club, free of charge. Because of last year's success, the Carolinas PGA is bringing it one step further in 2009, with new additions to the system and a few welcome subtractions which will make playing league golf in the Carolinas even easier than ever.
There are two options for league play with the use of the Carolinas PGA Golf League system. The Carolinas PGA Golf League Network operates for league formats that are more non-traditional in focus. The options are limitless, as formats from individual player leagues all the way to multiple eight-person teams can use the system for only $5.00 per golfer. This system allows you to have a lot of fun with the formats and match-ups, and does all the work for you when it comes to scheduling rounds, making pairings, and scoring. However, for those who want to play for the title, the Carolinas PGA Golf League Championship provides just the right fit. The Carolinas PGA Golf League Championship is a system which allows at least ten, two-person teams to participate as a league. The cost for the system is a simple one-time charge to each league player of only $7.50, and with that $7.50, not only does the league get access to the entire system of scoring, stats, pairings, and network-wide features, they also get to send their top team to the league championship at the end of the season, at no cost!
If your league is already established, you've got everything you need to use the Carolinas PGA Golf League system. Already have your own scoring system? Don't worry! We found that a number of the leagues used two systems, keeping their traditional scoring for a fun, social, in-club championship, and using the league network system as an added bonus for their league teams. For those leagues, it was almost like getting two championships for the price of one! At only $7.50 a golfer, you can't go wrong!
And this year we're making it even easier to try the league system out before you buy. With the new 3-week trial, leagues can test the system out for two of their league rounds with no obligation to purchase the use of the system. This makes it easy to see just what the system will offer, and it lets all of your league players
participate by giving them usernames and passwords to view all of the different scoring and statistical features for a limited amount of time.
If you're curious as to how you can get your league involved in either of these easy-to-use systems, start by contacting your local Carolinas PGA Professional! They'll have all the information you need to get started. Before you know it, you could be playing for the championship this season! For more information on the Golf League Championship and Golf League Network systems, please call the Carolinas PGA Section office at (843) 399 - 2742, email to kanderson@pgahq.com or visit the Carolinas Golf League Championship web site at www.carolinasgolfleague.com.
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Kate Anderson
Media & Promotions Manager
Carolinas PGA Section
Ph: 843-913-2742
E: Kanderson@pgahq.com
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March 25, 2009 | Category: Partnerships
Handicomp and the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association announce they have extended their Golf League Championship partnership
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Jenison, MI (March 24, 2009) - Handicomp, Inc., the elder statesman in golf software
services, is pleased to announce that it has extended an agreement with the Michigan
Golf Course Owners Association for it to continue to host the Michigan Golf League
Championship. The Michigan Golf League Championship (www.MiGolfLeague.com) is entering its fifth year and is
part of the League System mix, which includes the Golf League Network (www.GolfLeagueNetwork.com).
The Michigan Golf League Championship (Michigan GLC) serves 2-person team leagues
interested in having their winners qualify for and compete in the Michigan GLC Tournament,
whereas the Golf League Network (GLN) serves a wide variety of Michigan leagues,
including 1-8 person team leagues and social leagues. A major component of the League
System is the Internet based league management software application, which benefits
league courses, league administrators (secretaries), and league golfers. In a nutshell,
the League System serves league golfers by marrying leading edge Internet technology
with industry market power, such as the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association.
It is felt this combination is best able to grow the game of golf and further cultivate
the social aspect of the game by promoting the theme "Golf is Fun".
Kate Moore, the Executive Director of the MGCOA says, "We are very pleased to continue
hosting the Michigan Golf League Championship. We began in 2004 with a vision, held
our first championship tournament in 2005, we've seen growth every year we've been
involved, and now we're really beginning to see fruition as this year we've already
registered more Michigan leagues than we did all of last season. Not to mention,
having Rick Smith join our effort is frosting on the cake."
According to Stewart Healey, President of Handicomp, "We consider our relationship
with the MGCOA as a special one that stands apart. The Golf League Championship
would never have gotten off the ground the way it did without a committed partner,
and the MGCOA fit the bill perfectly. They've shared our vision and they've had
the right kind of patience to see a project of this variety through to success.
Our hope is that we will have many more renewals of this joint venture with the
MGCOA."
About Handicomp - Founded in 1968, Handicomp was a pioneer in golf information systems
technology. Today, Handicomp is well diversified in the industry. Aside from the
League System, Handicomp offers handicapping services, club and golf shop management
systems, point-of-sale systems, tournament management and tee reservation systems,
and other golf related systems and services. More information can be found at www.Handicomp.com.
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About the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association - The MGCOA is an organization
that represents the interests of Michigan golf course owners and operators. We offer
a forum for our members to consider the issues of operation, management, development,
and promotion of golf at privately held; public and private access golf courses.
Through our educational opportunities we assist our members in becoming more profitable
and knowledgeable business owners. More information can be found at www.mgcoa.org.
The Michigan Golf League Championship is part of the Golf League Championship Series,
which can be found at
www.GolfLeagueChampionship.com.
Media Contact:
Stewart Healey, President, Handicomp, shealey@handicomp.com,
800-833-0033 x3117
Jason Snow, PGA, Director of Golf Relations, Handicomp,
jsnow@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3121
Ken Kapcia, PGA, New Business Development, Handicomp,
kkapcia@handicomp.com, 800-833-0033 x3122
Kate Moore, Executive Director, MGCOA, kmoore@mgcoa.org,
517-482-4312
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