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Segway x2 Golf Honored at Golf Industry Show With “New Product of the Year” Award by Association of Private Clubs and Directors
BEDFORD, N.H. – January 22, 2008 – At last year’s Golf Industry Show (GIS), Segway Inc. fascinated the golf world by unveiling its innovative personal transporter – the Segway® x2 Golf. At this year’s show, taking place in Orlando from January 31-February 2, Segway will once again make headlines as it is named “New Product of the Year” by the Association of Private Clubs and Directors. The association and BoardRoom Magazine’s “Excellence in Achievement Awards” recognize both vendors and educators for their impact, achievements and contributions to the club industry and will be presented at a ceremony on Thursday, January 31.
The Segway x2 Golf is great for golf courses that seek to differentiate themselves. By attracting the attention of existing and prospective members, club owners can increase revenues. “We’re renting in excess of 4 units a day which more than covers the expenses,” said Jim McGrath, General Manager of Santa Teresa Golf Course in California. “We decided to take advantage of the fact that it’s unique, that it’s a new product, and we could separate ourselves from our competition by bringing something like this to our golf course.”
Golfers that have had a chance to use a Segway x2 Golf enjoy the experience and see it as a valuable addition. “I think that if the golf course doesn’t catch on to adding Segway [PTs] to their line up, they’re going to be missing out on quite a bit of revenue and their golfers are actually going to go to places that do have them,” said golfer Joseph Mopress of California.
Unlike golf carts, the Segway x2 Golf can travel on fairways, speed up game play, and save on costly turf maintenance. It has low-pressure turf tires, a scorecard holder, and a bag carrier that automatically positions clubs upright when the unit is parked. It features breakthrough LeanSteer™ technology that makes the ride intuitive, and a wireless InfoKey™ controller that provides added convenience and security. Segway x2 Golf fleets are currently available at courses worldwide including locations in Atlanta, San Jose, Scottsdale and Hilton Head, as well as England, Germany, Spain, Russia and the Netherlands.
Segway Inc. will exhibit at the Golf Industry Show booth # 2693 in the Range and Outdoor Facilities Solutions Area. The booth will be open Thursday, January 31 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, February 1 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, February 2 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contacts:
Leslie Friebert
JS2 Communications
212.905.6262
lfriebert@js2comm.com
About Segway
Segway Inc. develops intelligent motion control technology known as Segway® Smart Motion™ that is embedded in the light electric transportation devices it manufactures, such as the well-known Segway® Personal Transporter (PT). Segway Smart Motion provides intelligent motion control that enables a device to monitor its environment, control its motion and make decisions about how it should move.
Segway markets a full line of zero-emissions Segway PTs for sidewalk and cross-terrain use that deliver impressive energy efficiency – equivalent to 450 miles per gallon/191 kilometers per liter of fuel. The company’s line of Segway Robotic Mobility Platforms (RMPs) offers reliable, durable mobility solutions for robotic applications.
Segway Inc., based in Bedford, N.H., U.S.A, has a worldwide distribution network of more than 250 retail points in 61 countries. For additional information about Segway and to find retail locations, please visit www.segway.com or call 1-866-4SEGWAY. Media materials and digital images are available at the Segway Press Center.
