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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
How would you like to golf Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, Torrey Pines or one of your favorite local courses from the comfort of your own home?
Chris Jones, CEO of TruGolf, located in Centerville, says after having 25 years in the software and golf simulator business, his company has the best golf simulators in the country. When you visit TruGolf, they have a stunning golf simulator set up so you can get an idea of the scale of what they can produce.
And to add to the credibility of the golf simulator TruGolf creates, Chris had Johnny Miller and Larry Nelson, two giants in the golfing industry, try the simulators out. They said, "The simulator accurately replicates my outside golf shot." Also, when they were golfing on a course they knew, the pros confirmed that it was how they played that particular course with the distance and trajectory because of the club head and ball flight data.
A few years back Chris decided it was time to offer the same 3D experience but more affordably. So, for the same price as a jet ski, you can have dozens of the most amazing golf courses from around the world and play them while the system analyzes your club position and head speed.
Utah is a great location for a business like this because our golf courses are famous for their scenery, conditions and variety. Every corner of the state has a golf retreat in a beautiful setting for affordable prices. You can also golf any season of the year here, thanks to our variety of temperatures. I'm sure that's why Utah courses have been listed among Golf Digest's top courses in the nation.
At TruGolf, Chris has taken a product that was mainly for commercial centers or luxury homes and is making it more mainstream. He's doing this with the experts in golf software development that make up his employment base. When TruGolf purchased the previous golf simulator company, he made it a point to keep the talented employees to add to the success of TruGolf.
For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
TruGolf 60 N. 1400 West Centerville, UT 84014 801-298-1997 www.trugolf.com
