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Lax Sports Net on FlingGolf in the Lacrosse World
Lax Sports Net interviewed FlingGolf Founder Alex Van Alen for an update on FlingGolf's rapid growth in the lacrosse world, including our partnership with Major League Lacrosse, Jeremy Sieverts' dominance of the Second Annual Major League Lacrosse FlingGolf Invitational in Sacramento, how FlingGolf started and our Olympic ambitions.
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FlingGolf Makes its third Major League Lacrosse All Star Appearance
FlingGolf by New Swarm and Major League Lacrosse continue their partnership for the third straight year and will feature an in game contest at the MLL All Star Game.
During the 2016 and 2017 MLL All Star Games, many of the All Stars, including Connor Buczek, Scotty Rodgers, Will Manny, Joel White and Drew Snider among others, played in the MLL All Star FlingGolf Invitational in Fullerton and Sacramento, California. In last years competition, Jeremy Sieverts won all three contest, including best score, closest to the pin and longest fling. This year, the partnership will feature a contest during the All Star game, which will be played at Harvard Stadium in Boston, on Thursday June 28.
Prior to the game, fans will be able to demo FlingSticks by New Swarm, the Creator of FlingGolf, in the Fan Zone.
FlingGolf and the GolfBoard make a great pairing at Massanutten Resort
Massanutten Resort Puts a New Twist on a Classic Sport With Unique Offerings on the Fairways
Resort Breaks Away from Tradition and Offers Alternatives to Golf, Inviting Players of All Ages and Skill Sets
McGaheysville, Va. – April 16, 2018 – Massanutten Resort, a premier all-season resort in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, is getting everyone in on the game this spring, inviting golfers and guests of all ages and skill levels to hit the links with unique alternatives to traditional golf, including FlingGolf, GolfBoards, and more.
FlingGolf is partnering with Swannies to make golf more fun
We're going to have a fun 2018!
Swannies may primarily be an apparel company with a cool logo that creates stylish, comfortable and fun clothing with millennial golfers in mind.
But the company’s vision is much larger.
“We aim to change the culture of golf to make it more fun and accessible,” said Adam Iversen, co-founder of Swannies Apparel.
The Swannies Party Scramble does just that. As part of this 16-city event series, teams will meet at a local brewery for pre-round drinks before taking a party bus to a local urban golf course.
FlingGolf to be exhibited at the 2018 PGA Show
BOSTON, Mass. - FlingGolf, the wildly popular hybrid sport played with a single FlingStick and a golf ball, will be exhibited at the 2018 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Booth 3388, January 24-26, at the Orange County Convention Center.
2017 was a very good year for FlingGolf. Through partnerships with the National Golf Course Owners Association and Major League Lacrosse, the sport has gained in growth and popularity among millennials, families and non-golfers due to the simple nature of the game. Invest in one single lightweight FlingStick and you are ready to play!
Read More2017 was a very good year for FlingGolf. Through partnerships with the National Golf Course Owners Association and Major League Lacrosse, the sport has gained in growth and popularity among millennials, families and non-golfers due to the simple nature of the game. Invest in one single lightweight FlingStick and you are ready to play!
December's PGA Magazine Features the Revenue Generating Capacity of FlingGolf
In its December issue, PGA Magazine details how one PGA Pro in Virginia has filled empty tee times and generated significant revenue by introducing FlingGolf to new young players and families.
He did it all with just 24 FlingSticks and an emphasis on fun.
PlusOne Sports/FlingGolf helps Boston Cannons raise funds for Boston Children's Hospital
For the third year running, PlusOne Sports is very proud to have been invited to bring FlingGolf to the Boston Cannons Annual Golf outing to help raise funds to support the Boston Children's Hospital. FlingGolf took over the second hole at the Cohasset Golf Club, and PlusOne Sports donated $25 for each participant that used a FlingStick to land their golf ball on the green. 32 players were successful, and PlusOne Sports increased the overall donation to $1000 for the event.
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New England Lacrosse Journal covers FlingGolf's growth in the lacrosse community.
In the September/October Issue of the New England Lacrosse Journal, they cover FlingGolf's growth in the lacrosse world and golf course owners desire to bring in new young athletes to their courses. Great mentions of our partners, the Boston Cannons and Major League Lacrosse and a throwback to the 2017 MLL ALL Star FlingGolf Invitational in Sacramento.
FlingGolf Helps Raise $1200 For Hometown Heroes in Reading PA.
FlingGolf made its debut in Berks County, PA as part of the Hometown Heroes Community Tribute Weekend and raised some important funds for Teachers in the Park, a summer time learning program for area youth.
John Cusatis, Exeter Township Supervisor, was looking for something unique and fun to draw players to the township's Reading Country Club for the event. "I spoke to our pro, Chris Conklin about different ideas. We looked at footgolf, but landed on FlingGolf because we didn't need to make any changes to the course and it can be played without interrupting golfers on the course", Cusatis said. Conklin said, "It worked out beautifully."
Sieverts wins the 2017 MLL ALL Star FlingGolf Invitational
Sacramento, CA. Jeremy Sieverts, Midfielder for the Denver Outlaws, won the 2017 Major League Lacrosse All-Star FlingGolf Invitational on Saturday morning, held at Haggin Oaks Golf in Sacramento. In addition to the $1000 winners purse, Sieverts took home an additional $500 as he also won the closest to the pin on the 14th hole (sponsored by TourMark Grips), and longest fling on the 18th hole. Eric Law, also of the Denver Outlaws came in second, and Brian Phipps of the Chesapeake Bayhawks, came in third in the field of 8 MLL All Stars.
"It was a great experience to be in Sacramento for All Star Weekend and to be able to compete against some of the best lacrosse players in the world on a golf course with FlingGolf as well as the lacrosse field", Sieverts said. 'It was fun to play FlingGolf for the first time and quickly pick up on both distance and accuracy of the FlingStick... and certainly always fun to compete with other MLL Players."
Lax Sports Network interviews Alex on FlingGolf's growth in the lacrosse world.
We had a great time at the Lax Sports Net Headquarters outside Boston. Thanks Josh Hawkins and Margo McAuley for having us on!
Check out the video and conversations here:
Fox News Sacramento covers FlingGolf roll out at Haggin Oaks GC
We're excited to see our partner Haggin Oaks Golf Course get some great coverage from Fox News 40 in Sacramento on their FlingGolf roll out. We love seeing the energy and action that FlingGolf is bringing as they get ready to host the MLL ALL Star FlingGolf Invitiational presented by PlusOne Sports/FlingGolf on July 8.
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