Air-Conditioned Golf Carts and Segway Human Transporters Make Splash In Hilton Head This Summer.HILTON HEAD ISLAND Hilton Head Island An island off the southern coast of South Carolina in the Sea Islands of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a popular tourist resort. The town of Hilton Head Island, on the northeast coast, has a population of 35,200. , S.C. -- Golfers who enjoy the play at the world-famous Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. now will have fewer meltdowns on the course. Heat-related meltdowns, at any rate. Welcome to the world of air-conditioned golf carts and stand-up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. human transporters. Palmetto Dunes has introduced the Coolwell G2 and the Segway Golf Transporter to its three acclaimed golf courses - Arthur Hills Arthur Hills is a United States golf course designer who achieved a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University. , Robert Trent Jones See: American TV writer Trent Jones Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (June 20, 1906 – June 14, 2000) was a golf course architect who designed (or re-designed) about 500 golf courses in at least 40 US states and 35 other countries all around the world. and George Fazio George Fazio (November 12, 1912 – June 6, 1986) was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect. Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven Masters tournaments from 1947 to 1954. . Golfers now can choose between air-conditioned comfort on every hole and a futuristic transport vehicle that dramatically enhances the golf experience. "The response had been great. If our customers are comfortable, they'll enjoy their round of golf even more - something we consider of the highest importance," said John Betts John Willis Betts, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. (born February 17, 1949 in Moncton, New Brunswick) is a teacher and a New Brunswick politician. He is the member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for the riding of Moncton Crescent. , vice president of resort operations at Palmetto Dunes Resort. --The Coolwell G2 Climate Control System is a compact air cooler that mounts onto the golf cart. With the flick of a switch, it becomes a heater - making it ideal for Southern weather. --The Coolwell G2 is a true air conditioner, stripping heat and moisture from the air and directing cool, dry air from a block of ice - right onto the back of the golfer's neck. It even shuts itself off when the golfer gets out of the cart. --The Segway Golf Transporter is a one-person, two-wheeled, electric-powered transporter straight out of a science fiction movie. "The 'wow factor' on this one is off the charts," said Chip Pellerin, director of golf at Palmetto Dunes Resort. "It draws a lot of stares when people see it glide down the fairway." --The Segway requires no special skills, and virtually anyone can operate it. It is controlled by a computer and is gyroscopically balanced, enabling the rider / golfer to move forward or backward simply by leaning. And because players can ride directly to their shots at speeds up to 12.5 mph, the Segway can improve the pace of play. MEDIA NOTES: The Coolwell G2 and the Segway Golf Transporter can be developed into entertaining stories. Each needs to be experienced first-hand. If interested in visiting Palmetto Dunes Resort or to work on your story, contact Brad King at (843) 342-6617. Find more at www.palmettodunes.com. |
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