NEW HOTEL AMENITY HAS BIG IMPACT

by | Nov 7, 2015 | News | 0 comments

oining the ranks of hotel spas, gyms and pools is a new type of amenity cropping up at luxury hotels around the world – High Definition Golf™. These top-of-the-line indoor golf simulators enable guests to golf right on property, no matter the weather.

“Golf is a leading hobby of business people and affluent travellers – crucial target groups for luxury hotels,” says Todd Richardson, President & CEO of Interactive Sports Technologies, the manufacturer of High Definition Golf™simulators. “Adding an HD Golf™ system to their amenities is an easy way to attract and engage business travellers.” The company has seen a dramatic increase in interest over the past few years from hotels and resorts worldwide. Fairmont, Marriott and Shangri-La are a few hotels that have already installed the simulator.

Fairmont Banff Springs originally purchased their HD Golf™ simulator to provide lessons and club fitting in the winter after the nearby golf course shut down. Due to its popularity, they decided to install their HD Golf™ system permanently within a bar and entertainment space.  

“High Definition Golf provides an overall experience second-to-none,” says Justin Wood, Executive Director of Golf for Fairmont. “Our golf staff use it for both indoor golf instruction as well as a recreational amenity. Our guests love it. I don’t know how we ever got along without it.” Besides renting out the system by the hour, Fairmont Banff Springs has seen an increase in food and beverage revenue which they attribute to the simulator.

Besides large resorts, business and urban hotels also drive incremental revenue. “Many hotels are looking for ways to pull in the afterhours crowd – whether it’s hotel guests or locals. HD Golf™ helps them become a draw in the neighbourhood,” says Richardson. “It’s the ultimate, interactive form of entertainment for hotel bars and lounges.”

Some hotels, like the Eilan in San Antonio, a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, have installed the system next to the spa. “It’s the perfect ‘his and hers’ promotion,” says Richardson. “She gets an hour at the spa, he gets a round of golf at Pebble Beach.”

For hotels that install the system in multiple locations or chain-wide, there are additional benefits. Hotels can run worldwide golf tournaments and competitions. The system also allows hotels to create their own virtual clubhouse, a social network that draws guests back after they’ve left the hotel.

HD Golf™ systems cost less to install and maintain than many other hotel amenities making them a great addition to any hotel looking to enhance its guest experience, increase revenue and build loyalty amongst its clientele.

VISIT HD GOLF AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, MOTEL AND RESTAURANT SHOW IN NEW YORK

High Definition Golf™ is pleased to be featured in the Swingers Lounge, a state-of-the-art hotel lounge design, at IHMRS 2014 (booth #3167) from November 9 – 11. Come by, take a swing, and experience the realism and unparalleled accuracy of HD Golf™ simulators, and see for yourself why they’re the world leader in golf simulation.

Simulator Realism

HD Golf™ delivers life-like realism through our patented & revolutionary Image Processing Software. It combines High-Resolution Digital Imaging, Satellite and Geophysical Data into 3D models, creating a fully realistic golfing environment.

Our world-famous golf courses LOOK AND PLAY just as they would if you visited the course in person. Every tree, bunker and hazard is faithfully replicated to recreate the actual course experience.

If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping experience and want to become a better golfer, there is simply no comparison to an HD Golf Simulator™.

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Comprehensive and Accurate Measurement

HD measures ALL critical object & club parameters to analyze every shot. At minimum 4 cameras work together during the player action sequence. They analyze club head speed, launch angle, swing path, object contact (heel/toe), club face (open/closed) and smash factor.

These comprehensive measurements are critical, but the accuracy of these measurements is equally important. HD Simulators measure with supreme accuracy. For example, we measure club face angle contact to within 1/10th of 1 degree and ball spin to +/- 100 RPM.

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Simulator Quality

HD Golf Simulators™ redefined the Gold Standard in build-quality and integrated technology. Quality in a refined packaged is immediately obvious from first swing and makes your ownership experience a true pleasure. Our steadfast commitment to the ‘exceptional’ combined with minimal operating and maintenance costs ensures unparalleled reliability for years.

HD Golf™ has extensive engineering capabilities extending through our hardware, software and mechanical design. We design & build all critical system components in-house and ensure seamless system integration. Most competitors cobble together third party hardware and software to make their simulators – resulting in compromised reliability & system incompatibilities.

We are committed to ‘only using’ top quality professional-grade components such as: High Performance, ‘Intelligent’ Cameras, Professional Engineering Workstations, Linux Operating Systems, Multi-Element Screens and Spring-Set Nylon Turf. Collectively, our systems deliver unrivalled quality, superior performance and exceptional reliability.

Competitors typically use lower cost, inferior components, such as: Home PC’s to run their simulators, which tend to suffer from instability and frequent required updates. They also use polypropylene turf, single element-screens with high elasticity-rebound and reduced longevity. Both screens & turf last a half-life when compared to our in-house designed screens & turf. Other areas of compromise extend to their third party cameras which capture your swing, but don’t form a complete alliance with the rest of the system.

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Multiplayer Golf Competition

Your family and friends will love the included collection of fun, multiplayer golf games! Blend excitement with skill and enjoy a great night in.

Target Pro Tour includes multiple games designed around landing golf shots accurately across ranging distances. Amazing graphics, explosions and ball vapor trails pull competitors of all-ages deep into the game!

Take the kids mini-putting or play golf tic-tac-toe. Host a closest-to-the-pin competition on #7 at Pebble Beach during the Masters, then try Golf Poker or the Field Goal Golf Challenge. There’s lots of fun games for everyone of all ages and skill levels.

Most HD Clients typically go a step further, adding an HD MultiSport Sports Package to their simulator. This modular add-on lets delivers up to 30 MORE sports & games with little more than a software update and new sports equipment. Click here to learn more.

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Player Improvement

HD Golf™ was the first to develop a completely integrated Professional Golf Studio, ensuring Teaching Professionals, Clubfitters and Individuals have the best tools available for game-improvement.

Video Swing Analysis, 3D Motion Analysis, and Weight Transfer / Balance Analysis are all designed with one purpose: make you a better golfer.

In reality, a golf swing happens very quickly, and can be difficult to improve, especially when you don’t have analytics and recording technology to visualize the swing. Subtle adjustments can result in dramatic improvements – it’s critical you understand your individual swing dynamics. You don’t need to be computer savvy to use the Golf Studio. The integrated Golf Studio operates from a single touch screen, and is simple to use.

Jim McLean’s 8 Step Swing, which incorporates the swings of Ernie Els, Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods, is an additional feature many HD Golfers decide to add to their simulators. Step by step, a golfer is able to perfect every element of their swing. The simulator records and analyzes a golfer’s swing in real time. When the system detects that the golfer’s position and swing are out of the “corridor of success” or have committed a “death move”, the simulator will automatically alert the golfer and present virtual coaching from Jim McLean.

Dave Pelz Short Game Training: Legendary golf coach Dave Pelz entrusted HD Golf with recreating his short game training programs, including his own backyard course. “Through the magic of HD Golf, I am thrilled to be able to give my backyard experience – to you. It’s the perfect way for you to practice your short game and shoot lower scores!” – Dave Pelz

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“HD created realistic games to teach the player how to accurately control trajectory. The self-learning is incredible! We also have the Blue Monster on the simulator, allowing resort guests to practice the course before stepping on the tee-box outdoors. They love it!" – Rick Smith

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Simulator Realism

HD Golf™ delivers life-like realism through our patented & revolutionary Image Processing Software. It combines High-Resolution Digital Imaging, Satellite and Geophysical Data into 3D models, creating a fully realistic golfing environment.

Our world-famous golf courses LOOK AND PLAY just as they would if you visited the course in person. Every tree, bunker and hazard is faithfully replicated to recreate the actual course experience.

If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping experience and want to become a better golfer, there is simply no comparison to an HD Golf Simulator™.

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DAVE PELZ WEDGE CHALLENGE

“Through the magic of HD Golf, I am thrilled to be able to give my backyard experience – to you. It’s the perfect way for you to practice your short game and shoot lower scores!” – Dave Pelz

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FEATURED CLIENT

“Through the magic of HD Golf, I am thrilled to be able to give my backyard experience – to you. It’s the perfect way for you to practice your short game and shoot lower scores!” – Dave Pelz

 

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“HD created realistic games to teach the player how to accurately control trajectory. The self-learning is incredible! We also have the Blue Monster on the simulator, allowing resort guests to practice the course before stepping on the tee-box outdoors. They love it!" – Rick Smith

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