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PowerPlay Golf, the two-flag, ‘risk and reward’ nine-hole game has announced its intention to introduce the innovative format more widely in the United States of America.

As part of its USA rollout, PowerPlay Golf will benefit from an expanded relationship with the World Golf Foundation.

Having recently launched a new adult player development program, Get Golf Ready, and with established initiatives The First Tee and GOLF 20/20 already in place, the World Golf Foundation is focused on promoting golf and participation in the sport both in the US and globally.

David Hardy, CEO of PowerPlay Golf, said, “The relationships that the World Golf Foundation already enjoy with all the relevant parties both in the U.S.and worldwide make it an ideal resource as we seek to bring PowerPlay Golf to a wider audience in America.

“There are clear synergies in our organisations: we both seek to make golf more accessible and appealing to new audiences.

“The World Golf Foundation will help us to establish a firmer footing in the USA by introducing us to key personnel within the infrastructure of golf in the country, and by advising us as we formulate a pilot programme.

“In return, PowerPlay Golf will continue to support all the Foundation’s initiatives, including Get Golf Ready and The First Tee.”

In the last 12 months, PowerPlay Golf has established itself as the world’s leading ‘short form’ of golf.

PGA Professional championships have been held in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, while discussions about the global development of PowerPlay Golf are well advanced with a number of governing bodies and broadcasters around the world.

PowerPlay Golf, which uses a modified Stableford points scoring system, challenges players to choose between two flags on a green – a Black ‘PowerPlay’ Flag placed in a tough location, and an easier White Flag.

Players scoring net birdie or better on a PowerPlay to the Black Flag score double points, but PowerPlays are limited and golfers must deploy them carefully during their nine-hole round.

Peter McEvoy, OBE, co-founder of PowerPlay Golf, said, “We are looking forward to continuing the relationship that we already have with The First Tee and GOLF 20/20, and to building it further with the World Golf Foundation.

“Because of its short, exciting format, PowerPlay Golf is ideally suited to support the Foundation’s aims of growing interest in golf.

“With time and money a major issue for many people, a game that can be played in half the time for half the cost – with added challenge and fun – is extremely appealing, particularly with new golfers.”

*Visit www.powerplay-golf.com to find out more about PowerPlay Golf.