GolfLogix' New iPhone Golf GPS Application Makes iTunes Top 10 List
Written by GolfLogix
Monday, 10 August 2009
Free iPhone Golf GPS Application Trial Available in iTunes Store
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.- GolfLogix' advanced golf GPS application is now available for Apple's iPhone 3G and 3GS Smartphones and is already listed in the top 10 most requested sports applications in the iTunes Store. Golfers can download a free trial from iTunes or by clicking on the iPhone download link at www.golfgps.com. With the GolfLogix iPhone golf GPS application golfers get convenient distances to the front, center and back of the greens as well as layups and major hazards on more than 24,000 golf courses worldwide. Plus they have access to GolfLogix' patented scoring and round tracking technology. This allows golfers to analyze and compare round data such as fairways hit, greens in regulation, distances of each club and more right on their iPhones or on a personalized website hosted by GolfLogix.
GolfLogix is the first major player in the golf GPS handheld market to offer its application to GPS-enabled cellphones such as the BlackBerry and iPhone Smartphones. In less than a week, the GolfLogix application has climbed up the top 10 most requested sports applications in iTunes. "Our application gives golfers more than a digital scorecard. They get a real picture of their game. It's like having a personal caddie with you for every round," states Scott Lambrecht, CEO of GolfLogix, Inc. "Our professionally mapped database of more than 24,000 golf courses that has been customer validated since 1999 is also what sets us apart from the other iPhone golf applications." The Company brings more than 10 years of golf GPS experience to the entire Smartphone community.
GolfLogix is offering a 24-hour free trial that starts when a golfer tees off. Following the free trial, golfers are invited to become a GolfLogix community member for $39.95 per year. GolfLogix Annual Membership includes unlimited access to see distances on more than 24,000 golf courses worldwide, scoring and stat tracking both on a Smartphone and on a personalized statistical website at GolfLogix.com, plus valuable discounts on must-have Smartphone accessories. Members will receive ongoing updates and software feature enhancements. The GolfLogix application is currently available on the iPhone 3G and 3GS as well as the BlackBerryr CurveT, BoldT, TourT and StormT. "We want to give all golfers the ability to turn their GPS-enabled Smartphones into the ultimate GPS rangefinder," adds Lambrecht.
Founded in May 1999, GolfLogix is a privately-held company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to offering consumers the most advanced GPS solutions designed to improve individual performance. In 2003, GolfLogix was granted a US patent for its unique GPS and Internet-based round tracking application. This patent is an invaluable tool for golfers to get an impressive view of their performance both on and off the course. For more information about GolfLogix GPS visit www.golflogix.com.
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