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Golf course kiosk has players swinging for cash

The Teeosk kiosk brings the hole-in-one challenge to casual golfing.

April 8, 2013 by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Sinking a hole-in-one is considered a badge of honor for golfers — and an accomplishment that warrants bragging rights for a lifetime. When a cash prize is included in the fete, the reward for landing an ace becomes even sweeter.

But for the average golfer who tees up at a local course, a hole-in-one contest is hard to come by — a problem that Florida-based JustOne Golf recently solved with self-service kiosk technology.

Last month, JustOne Golf rolled out its Teeosk kiosk at Mojave Resort Golf Club in Laughlin, Nev., and Kingwood Golf Resort in Clayton, Ga., bringing the hole-in-one contest that is traditionally held during charity golf tournaments to the masses.

The Teeosk is an outdoor kiosk placed on a Par 3 hole, designed to unobtrusively blend into the environment and withstand the extremes of golf course weather conditions. Players register for the hole-in-one challenge via the kiosk, wagering a minimum of $5, according to a company press release. High definition video cameras installed on the course capture the golfer's swing and the result of the shot, providing both proof of the ace and a record of the golfer's achievement. The golfer then reports their victory swing and receives their payout.

JustOne Golf's CEO Steven Rattner said in the announcement that the system has the potential to boost revenue for golf courses, with an increase in rounds being played, repeat business, word-of-mouth referrals and viral social media exposure.

"The JustOne system puts more excitement in every round and meets a real need for today's golf generation," said Rattner. "Never before has there been a game platform that aligns with the personal motivations of the golfer to have fun, compete, be entertained and have the opportunity to be handsomely rewarded for their skills."

Watch the video below for a look at the Teeosk:

Read more about outdoor kiosks.

Photo by Porto Bay Trade.