Golf GameBook's On And Off Course Golf Experience Launched For Millions of Android Users

DALLAS, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

GameBook today launched the Golf GameBook app on Android. GameBook is a ground-breaking golf app that comes with an amazing set of features built-inand real-time-easy mobile scoring, leaderboards, game formats, chat, social sharing and more.- GameBook connects golfers both on and off the course with incredible ease in a way that no other mobile or online solution can match, says former European Tour player and GameBook CEO/co-founder Kalle Väinölä.

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Also available for iPhone, GameBook has already been enjoyed by golfers on almost third of the world's golf courses and its live leaderboards have been viewed millions of times via smartphones, web or at the GameBook web Clubhouse.-GameBook application was designed to engage all golfers to enjoy the game more and allow sharing and participation both on and off course through the GameBook Clubhouse community and social networks, says Board member Anssi Vanjoki. -The introduction of GameBook for Android brings these possibilities to the world's largest smartphone owner population, he continues.

British Open champion Stewart Cink has also contributed to the making of GameBook. - The best thing about GameBook is that you can follow scores live, trash talk with other teams and friends, and the app is super easy to use. Golf is more fun that way, says Stewart Cink.

-What I enjoy the most about GameBook is that I get notified when my friends play so I can check how their round is going back home while I travel on the European Tour. It is great to be able to send them messages to give them a hard time or cheer them on, says European Tour player Mikko Ilonen.-Making golf more fun for every golfer, regardless of their skill level, also fits nicely with efforts to grow golf participation around the world, he continues.

For companies that want to reach golfers, GameBook technology enables global and targeted mobile marketing campaigns with a promotionally interactive platform. Brands like Audi and Nike Golf have already successfully engaged Scandinavian golfers via GameBook with fun campaigns where all you have to do is play golf for a chance to win great prizes for good results… as well as fun results.  This year, these contests expand to even more countries for more golfers to enjoy.

GameBook is now available for the majority of Android device population and will be made available for additional Android phones throughout this year. The Golf GameBook iPhone and Android app, as well as the web Clubhouse at http://www.golfgamebook.com, are free.

About GameBook

Golf GameBook combines golf with the latest smartphone technology allowing you to experience golf like never before both on and off the course:

GameBook - off course:  Live leaderboards & chat with friends who are playing. Get notified when your friends play*. Invite friends. Scores, stats, photos & chat history automatically in one easy place in your profile. Track & compare performance.

GameBook - on course: Easy scorecard.   All popular game formats. Friendly wagers & contests. Live leaderboards & chat between all teams & friends anywhere. Share games on Facebook*. In-app camera*.

* Soon also for Android.

The Golf GameBook iPhone and Android app, as well as the web Clubhouse at http://www.golfgamebook.com, are free. GameBook is a registered trademark of GameBook Oy, Finland.

For more information, please contact:

Kalle Väinölä, PGA member, co-founder and CEO, GameBook Oy, Tel: +358-400-955955, [email protected], http://www.golfgamebook.com

Mikko Rantanen, PGA member, CEO, GameBook Inc. (USA), Tel: +1-561-306-1777, [email protected]

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SOURCE GameBook Oy