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Electric~Spin and NDS Partner with Dream Shot to Offer Golf Fans $10 Million Prize
Electric~Spin, NDS, Dream Shot Golf and the Wayne Gretzky Foundation join forces to host the worldÕs first Live Virtual Golf Tournament at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic Presented by Samsung
(TORONTO – June 25, 2008) – Electric~Spin, the creators of the award-winning Golf Launchpad series of golf simulators, and NDS the worldÕs leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV today announce the locations for the worldÕs first Live Virtual Golf tournament — the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic Par-3 Challenge presented by Samsung. In addition, Dream Shot, a promotional program between Dream Shot, Inc. and golf course operators, will see fans get the chance to win $10 million at the Dream Shot Shootout in Las Vegas!
ÒWe are honored to be involved in the Live Virtual Golf Tournament at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic and offer golfers a chance at their Dream Shot,Ó said John Brda, Dream Shot President. ÒThe golf fan(s) who can sink a hole-in-one shot will be presented with our $10,000 prize package which includes $5,000 cash and a trip to the $10 million dollar Dream Shot Shootout for an opportunity to win $10 million.Ó
Thursday, June 26 through Sunday, June 29, while the Classic is being played in the Town of the Blue Mountains, Ontario, fans can compete in the worldÕs first Live Virtual Golf tournament played on Electric~SpinÕs home golf simulator, the Golf Launchpad Tour. Participants will compete, virtually, in a closest-to-the-pin contest on Hole 17 of the Georgian Bay Club one of the ClassicÕs host clubs.
The Live Virtual Golf Tournament can be played at the following locations:
- Samsung Tent @ Blue Mountain Village Thursday, June 26 - Friday, June 27, 11am-6pm
- Samsung Tent @ Georgian Bay Club Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, June 29, 8am-5pm
- Wayne GretzkyÕs Restaurant Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, June 29, 11am-5pm
Although golf fans wonÕt be able to compete for the Wayne Gretzky Classic purse, there is a wide variety of prizes up for grabs.
Competition prizes for the Live Virtual Golf Tournament include:
- A Samsung ML-1640 printer for each dayÕs closest-to-the-pin winner and a Samsung U3 MP3 player for each dayÕs contest runner-up
- A dream golf simulator setup including a Golf Launchpad Tour, Stance Mat, Sony PlayStation3 console and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 for PC and PlayStation3, courtesy of Electric~Spin for the grand prize winner
- A $10,000 prize for the golf fan(s) who sinks a hole-in-one shot, which includes $5,000 cash and an entry to the $10 million Dream Shot Shootout in Las Vegas
ÒLive Virtual Golf is the worldÕs first application that combines simulation and telecast to create a truly unique golf experience, so weÕre very excited to debut this technology at such a first-class event,Ó said Anees Munshi, CEO of Electric~Spin. ÒThis will also be a great opportunity for fans to help the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in their mission to help less fortunate youth, while experiencing the thrill of competing against the pros.Ó
Live Virtual Golf combines the Golf Launchpad Tour, Electric~SpinÕs most recent addition to its line of ultra-realistic home golf simulators, with NDSÕ industry leading Xtreamplayª advanced games technology, enabled by NDS MediaHighway¨ set-top box middleware, to create the ultimate virtual golf experience. Golf fans can play and compete with their own clubs, on the same course, at the same time – from the comfort of their own home.
ÒLive Virtual Golf is a great showcase for our Xtreamplayª technology, which combines video and interactive overlays to bring a unique experience to golf fans.Ó said Jesper Knutsson, Global Vice President of Interactive at NDS. ÓWe are also pleased to support the Wayne Gretzky Foundation in their worthy activitiesÓ
For more information about the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic Par-3 Challenge, the worldÕs first Live Virtual Golf tournament, visit www.electricspin.com or www.gretzky.com/golf.
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About Electric~Spin
Electric~Spin Corporation, the subsidiary of Electric-Spin Ltd. (TSX - V: ESC) is the worldwide leader in home golf simulators marketed under its Golf Launchpad brand and carried by premier retailers in over 16 markets worldwide. Electric~Spin designs, develops and manufactures its golf simulators, accessories and software at its headquarters in Woodbridge, Ontario, and at its Asian subsidiary. For media inquiries, contact Meghan Howard at Dittoe PR at 1-317-202-2280 ext 15, or Nadia Alfano at Electric~Spin at 1-866-571-7746 ext 413. For more information, visit www.electricspin.com
About NDS
NDS Group plc (NASDAQ: NNDS), a majority owned subsidiary of News Corporation, supplies open end-to-end digital technology and services to digital pay-television platform operators and content providers. See www.nds.com for more information.
About Dream Shot
Dream Shot is an innovative program for the golf course customer, the golfing community, charitable organizations and the golf course owner/operator. The Dream Shot program is a partnership between Dream Shot, Inc. and golf course operators. For operators Dream Shot is a brand new revenue stream and promotional tool that does not require a capital investment. For customers it is an opportunity to win the most substantial hole in one jackpot in golf history, guaranteed to a minimum of $10 Million along with a variety of prizes along the way. For more information, visit www.dreamshotgolf.com. For media inquiries, contact David Cowan of Dream Shot at davec@dreamshotgolf.com or 1-647-404-3069.
About The Wayne Gretzky Foundation
Founded in 2002, the Wayne Gretzky FoundationÕs mission is to provide underprivileged youth with the opportunity to experience the sport of hockey. This goal will be accomplished through the donation of hockey equipment and ice time, as well as providing the opportunity for young people to attend professional hockey games. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation believes that hockey instills many positive life skills and contributes to the physical, emotional and social growth of young people.
About the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic presented by Samsung
The Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic is being held in the Town of the Blue Mountains June 23-29, the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic will provide fans with the opportunity to watch 160 professionals and 160 celebrities and amateurs pair up in a pro-am style tournament. As an official Nationwide Tour stop, players will be competing for one of the yearÕs largest purses at $800,099, with all four rounds televised on the Golf Channel. Two courses will host the tournament – The Georgian Bay Club and the Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay – with proceeds from the tournament to benefit local charities and the Wayne Gretzky Foundation. Further information, including tickets and volunteer opportunities, can be found at www.gretzky.com.