Jim Furyk, 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year, Backs Revolutionary Scoring App for Golfers

CHICAGO, April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grow the Game Golf, the world's first cross-platform smartphone app to combine real-time scoring, live event leaderboard and an effortless event management system, is thrilled to announce an exclusive endorsement deal with professional golfer Jim Furyk. The 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year, 2010 FedEx Cup champion and winner of the 2003 U.S. Open will be the face of GTG Golf, appearing in advertising materials and promoting the app at events and tournaments.

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"For competitive golfers, live leaderboard information is critical to decision-making throughout a round," says Adam Zeck, founder of Grow the Game Golf. "Before GTG Golf, that information was only available to players at the highest level. Jim understands that very well, because he's been a top pro for 20 years. He's one of the top golfers in the world, a fan favorite and a remarkable individual —we couldn't think of a better ambassador for our brand."

GTG Golf was used to organize and score this year's Furyk and Friends Charity Golf Classic, where Furyk was introduced to the app.

 "I was amazed at what it could do and how easily it did it," says Furyk, who has won 16 PGA Tour events. "Leaderboard standings factor into just about every shot I take in a PGA Tour event, so I believe anyone who takes the game seriously will benefit from having the same real-time information as us pros. If you're a golfer, GTG Golf is the app for you."

Grow the Game Golf is available for the iPhone, Android and select Blackberrys, as well as the iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Droid Xyboard. For more information, please visit www.GTGGolf.com.

About Grow the Game Golf
Grow the Game Golf is a revolutionary smartphone app that combines up-to-the-second scoring, live event leaderboard standings and effortless event-management tools. Created for serious golfers, GTG Golf allows anyone to make shot decisions and adjust play based on real-time scores and standings that were previously available only at the highest level of tournament play. The intuitive application improves concentration and enhances competition by providing real-time knowledge of where the golfer stands throughout the round. GTG Golf is powered by Status 4, a leader in the development and design of smartphone applications.

About Jim Furyk
Jim Furyk is a popular PGA Tour professional known for his unorthodox, looping swing and consistent performance. Since turning pro in 1992, Furyk has logged countless top-10 finishes, 16 PGA Tour victories, one major championship (the 2003 U.S. Open), was the 2010 FedEx Cup champion and was named the 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year. From 1999-2010, he was ranked in the world top 10 for 350 weeks, reaching No. 2 in 2006. Furyk was born in Westchester, PA, attended college at the University of Arizona and currently resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.

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