TruGolf and Shout TV to form a strategic partnership to launch a Virtual Players Tour for golf fans using Microsoft Azure

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- TruGolf, a developer and provider of best-in-class golf simulation software, hardware and content, and Shout TV, a company specializing in live quizzes and fan engagement that rewards players with real prizes, will announce a strategic partnership at this year's PGA Merchandise Show. The joint venture will bring all fans of golf a new fan engagement experience called the Virtual Players Tour in 2017.   

The Virtual Players Tour will be a multi-player experience for anyone who golfs, plays golf games or is just a fan of golf. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, the Virtual Players Tour will offer Shout's knowledge-based games and TruGolf's best-in-class golf software, playable in both "Sport Mode" (with actual clubs and simulation hardware) and "Game Mode" (on mobile devices or Xbox). The experience will be driven by cash purse prizes, in some cases anticipated to be larger than those on the PGA Tour!

"TruGolf's roots are in providing the most realistic traditional golf simulation," said TruGolf CEO Chris Jones. "Our software's beauty, accuracy and realism is second to none, but it also offers exciting new experiences for a wider audience, including non-traditional golfers who enjoy casual, Topgolf-style play and the 'video game generation', who want a faster, more visceral and dynamic experience. The Virtual Players Tour will provide all this and be a great way to grow the game."

"Shout is the ultimate 'game within a game' where fans can win cash and prizes" said Shout CEO Darl McBride. "We are thrilled to now partner with Microsoft and TruGolf to launch the Virtual Players Tour. Why should it be just pro golfers who can compete for millions of dollars playing the game they love? The Virtual Players Tour will revolutionize the world of golf."

Shout is best known for driving mobile fan engagement for the biggest sports team in the world, Real Madrid C. F.  Through this channel, the Real Madrid Shout Challenge game rewarded players in over 210 countries with prizes ranging from Amazon.com gift cards, Real Madrid jerseys, Apple TVs, Xbox Ones to Ducati motorcycles. Shout is now excited to bring this game experience to sports and entertainment properties in the US.

A to-be-determined number of virtual golf events will be finalized between TruGolf and Shout. Details regarding the Virtual Players Tour events, courses, sponsors and prize purses will be released later in 2017. If you would like to learn more and become a course, sponsor, or sales partner for the Virtual Players Tour contact info@shout.tv. 

Check out the Shout TruGolf partnership video for the PGA Merchandise Show here: https://vimeo.com/198415188

TruGolf is a developer and provider of best-in-class golf simulation software, hardware and content. As the industry standard in virtual golf content solutions, TruGolf offers the most authentic virtual golf courses, best digital design and player experience, with innovative technology for Cloud-based, real-time gaming, training tools and alternative formats. Originally a subsidiary of Access Software, TruGolf developed Links™, the best-selling PC golf franchise and most honored of all sports titles.

Shout's platform includes three core offerings: (1) a free-to-play game called Shout (2) a pay-to-play game called The Daily Million, and (3) a crowd-sourcing user generated question factory called Flashvote. The cornerstone of Shout's offerings is The Daily Million. The Daily Million embodies the incredible potential of turning micro-transactions ranging from $1 to $10 within social fan audiences into huge prize pools of $1mm payouts or more per day. All three of Shout's offerings are mobile apps that work in standalone mode, and in concert, generate an incredible user experience by drawing them in with highly entertaining content, large scale payouts and fan prizes. 

Media Contact:Matt Nagel, Shout TV, Inc., 801-641-6585, matt@shout.tv

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