PRESS RELEASE

Golf GameBook and Swedish Golf Federation release new enhancements to digital ecosystem – Official HCP updating and round booking synchronization now available for all golfers in Sweden

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 21, 2019 – Golf GameBook and Swedish Golf Federation have continued to expand the digital service offering available for golfers across Sweden. The federation’s official booking app “Min Golf Bokning” and the Golf GameBook application can now be synchronized to unlock a wealth of value-add benefits.

“The Swedish Golf Federation is continuously looking for ways to grow the game and work with the market to bring value added services for golfers across the country. Our partnership with GameBook allows us to leverage their existing technology as well as their active community of users.” – says Mathias Resare, CMO of Swedish Golf Federation.

Book, score, update

Through this partnership, users can now book their tee times via Min Golf Bokning, synchronize the round into Golf GameBook’s digital scorecard and update their official HCP directly from the Golf GameBook application.

”At GameBook, we are strong believers in ecosystems becoming the catalyst for the growth of the game. Our partnership with the Swedish Golf Federation has enabled us to co-create digital features that make life easier for golfers across Sweden. By allowing users to update their HCP directly from our application, we are making the process faster, easier and more cost effective for everyone.” – says Arto Joensuu, COO of Golf GameBook

GameBook continues expansion in Sweden

With over 130,000 registered users in Sweden, 80 % year on year growth in golf rounds as well as over 3M rounds played to date, Golf GameBook continues to expand its offering within the market.

“Sweden has always been an important market for us and we will continue to work closely with our GameBook users to co-create the best possible user experience. Partners such as the Swedish Golf Federation also play an important role in this overall evolution and we are truly excited about the road ahead.” – says Mikko Manerus, founder and CEO of Golf GameBook

Finland based Golf GameBook provides a wide range of features designed to make the overall playing experience more enjoyable. GameBook has over 650.000 registered users across more than 200 countries. The app can be downloaded through the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.

Media contact information:

Arto Joensuu, COO, Golf GameBook | +358-40 673 8968 | arto.joensuu(a)golfgamebook.com

Ove Ellemark, Communications manager, Swedish Golf Federation | +46 (0)8 622 1568 | ove.ellemark(a)golf.se