Technology and Marketing Solutions for the Golf Industry
Solutions
For State Associations, Golf Courses, and Private Organizations; our solutions all work together on our network of sites to be a "virtual clubhouse" for the golfer. With turn-key "white-label" branding capability, you can have your own "golf community" added to your site; and our database of 2.4+ million core golfers is full of marketing opportunities.
Handicap Computation
Tournament Management
Golf Course Marketing
Community / Social Networking
Clients & Partners
State Associations
Other Organizations
Other Initiatives
StrackaLine w/ "Gorjus" George Lucas Tour Guides
US Congress Golf Committee
Company History
Management Team
Contact Information
Houston Office
Pinehurst Office
Corporate Contacts
Solutions
For State Associations, Golf Courses, and Private Organizations; our solutions all work together on our network of sites to be a "virtual clubhouse" for the golfer. With turn-key "white-label" branding capability, you can have your own "golf community" added to your site; and our database of 2.4+ million core golfers is full of marketing opportunities.
Handicap Computation
Compliant with USGA Handicap Index® and RCGA Handicap Factor®
Built-in statistics charting software
We manage all club admin and user customer service (supported by former PGA Professionals)
Built-in statistics charting software
We manage all club admin and user customer service (supported by former PGA Professionals)
Tournament Management
Unlimited formats, flighting options, and handicap options
Online registration, player entry, pairing options, tee assignments
Scoring options and results
Printer software for customizable scorecards, cart signs, rosters, sponsor signage, rule sheets, bag tags, leader boards, gift certificates and more.
Online registration, player entry, pairing options, tee assignments
Scoring options and results
Printer software for customizable scorecards, cart signs, rosters, sponsor signage, rule sheets, bag tags, leader boards, gift certificates and more.
Golf Course Marketing
Increase your rounds played!
We have DIRECT access to 2.4+ million golfers that are actively maintaining their handicap with us and/or active on our community sites.
Customizable "private label" Reward Program
E-Mail Marketing Database
Sponsorship Packages
Weekly Internal Mass Messaging
Digital Promotions, track views in "real time"
Access to your "virtual club" on our sites
Event Marketing
We have DIRECT access to 2.4+ million golfers that are actively maintaining their handicap with us and/or active on our community sites.
Customizable "private label" Reward Program
E-Mail Marketing Database
Sponsorship Packages
Weekly Internal Mass Messaging
Digital Promotions, track views in "real time"
Access to your "virtual club" on our sites
Event Marketing
Community / Social Networking
Custom Profiles, Friend Lists, and Groups all integrated with our worldwide database of course pages.
User powered Blogs, Forums, Photos dedicated to golf.
Videos with swing analysis tools.
Fantasy Golf including the popular Pick-4, StrackaLucka, and other games
Mobile interface and iPhone/Android apps
Banner Advertising Opportunities (728x90, 300x250, and 160x600)
Private Label Solutions (Turn-key social site customized under your organization's brand)
User powered Blogs, Forums, Photos dedicated to golf.
Videos with swing analysis tools.
Fantasy Golf including the popular Pick-4, StrackaLucka, and other games
Mobile interface and iPhone/Android apps
Banner Advertising Opportunities (728x90, 300x250, and 160x600)
Private Label Solutions (Turn-key social site customized under your organization's brand)
Clients & Partners
State Associations
South Carolina Golf Association
Women's South Carolina Golf Association
Carolina's Golf Association
Golf Association of Florida
Delaware State Golf Association
Maryland State Golf Association
PGA Middle Atlantic Section
Keystone's Premiere Golf Association
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Golf Association of Ontario
British Columbia Golf Association
Golf Quebec
Alberta Golf
Saskatchewan Golf Association
Golf Manitoba
Nova Scotia Golf Association
New Brunswick Golf Association
Prince Edward Island Golf Association
Newfoundland and Labrador Golf Association
Arizona Golf Association
Chicago District Golf Association
Louisiana Golf Association
Montana State Golf Association
Southern Illinois Golf Association
Southern Nevada Golf Association
Utah Golf Association
Other Organizations
Sport's Illustrated's Golf.com
Golf Smith Golf Clubs
Golf Galaxy Network
The Golf Channel Network
GolfNow Network
PGA Tour Partner's Club
Golf Town Network
Golf Hound Network
Pros N' Hackers Magazine
Tee Time Watch
Executive Women's Golf Association
Minnesota Golf Network
National Negro Golf Association
Ladies Links for Golf
& hundreds of daily fee, semi-private, private, and resort courses actively using our GolfQ marketing solutions and "white label" reward programs.
Other Initiatives
StrackaLine w/ "Gorjus" George Lucas Tour Guides
We produce the yardage guides used on the PGA, LPGA, Champions/Seniors, and Nationwide Tours. The famous "bright orange" books were developed in 1976 by Arnold Palmer's former caddie, George Lucas (known on Tour as "Gorjus George").
In 2007, we invented and patent protected the "StrackaLine" process of using a land surveying laser to scan the surface of green to the millimeter for elevation change, then produce a contour and fall-line image showing a golfer exactly how gravity will affect a rolling golf ball.
In 2008, Stracka acquires Lucas's business and incorporates the StrackaLine green's guides into the orange books used on the Tours for the 2009 season.
In 2010, we being selling box sets of books to golf fans worldwide and they become a popular collector's item. (George had only sold them to Tour players)
More information at: www.StrackaLine.com
In 2007, we invented and patent protected the "StrackaLine" process of using a land surveying laser to scan the surface of green to the millimeter for elevation change, then produce a contour and fall-line image showing a golfer exactly how gravity will affect a rolling golf ball.
In 2008, Stracka acquires Lucas's business and incorporates the StrackaLine green's guides into the orange books used on the Tours for the 2009 season.
In 2010, we being selling box sets of books to golf fans worldwide and they become a popular collector's item. (George had only sold them to Tour players)
More information at: www.StrackaLine.com
US Congress Golf Committee
We work directly with the US Congress in our efforts to grow the game of golf with technology.
Chaired by Congressman Joe Baca(D-CA) as a division of the Pro Sports Caucus chaired by Congressman Heath Shuler(D-NC)
Our inaugural reception was held on July 21, 2009 in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
The Committee's goal is to bring awareness to State Golf Associations and independent Golf Courses that are operating as small businesses and are struggling in a tough economy. Using the Stracka.com social site as a gateway, the Golf Committee's plan is to increase membership in State Golf Associations, and increase the popularity of golf with younger generations to increase rounds played at local courses.
Chaired by Congressman Joe Baca(D-CA) as a division of the Pro Sports Caucus chaired by Congressman Heath Shuler(D-NC)
Our inaugural reception was held on July 21, 2009 in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
The Committee's goal is to bring awareness to State Golf Associations and independent Golf Courses that are operating as small businesses and are struggling in a tough economy. Using the Stracka.com social site as a gateway, the Golf Committee's plan is to increase membership in State Golf Associations, and increase the popularity of golf with younger generations to increase rounds played at local courses.
Company History
1976 - "Gorjus" George Lucas (caddy for Arnold Palmer) began creating yardage books to sell to other PGA Tour caddies. Spent the next 30+ years providing the "The Book" for PGA, LPGA, Champions/Senior, and Nationwide Tour events. Read more of George's story at: www.StrackaLine.com
1983 - GolfNet was founded as Sumner Corp. by Don 'Dutch' Stromberg in Pinehurst, North Carolina and provided handicap computation and tournament management software to golf associations and golf clubs including Florida, North and South Carolina.
1987 - Star Plan Data Systems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, develops the EAGLE handicapping system to provide for Wisconsin State Golf Association, the golf Association of Michigan, the Malaysian Golf Association, and the Golf Association of Ontario. 1995 - EZLinks was founded in Chicago, Illinois and provided handicapping software to Arizona Golf Association, Chicago District Golf Association, Louisiana Golf Association, Montana State Golf Association, Southern Illinois Golf Association, Southern Nevada Golf Association, and Utah Golf Association.
1999 - GolfQ.com founded in Houston, Texas, provides golf course marketing promotion services to local courses. Most focused in the Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta markets, GolfQ grew to over 50 customer courses promoting to a loyal database of 300,000+ local golfers.
2000 - Golf Intelligence was founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota and provided expanded services through a web-based model (NGN.com) to clients including the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) as well as to a number of non-traditional golf clubs including the Executive Women's Golf Association, PGA Tour Partners Club, and Golf Galaxy.
2004 - ISaAC Scoring Systems (USHandicap.com) was founded in Houston, Texas, and provided valid USGA Handicap tracking through an online membership. They formed a partnership with Sport's Illustrated's Golf.com to further promote the service to millions of golfers.
2006 - Golf Intelligence acquires Star Plan, further expanding the distribution of their products and services to Wisconsin State Golf Association and the Golf Association of Ontario.
2007 - The Stracka Design Company is founded with a new technology for reading greens with laser scanned models calculating the exact contours and fall lines of the green called the StrackaLine, and begins creating their patented "green's guides" for golf courses. View Press Release.
2007 - Golf Intelligence merges with GolfNet. The combination of these long standing businesses makes the new GolfNet the second largest provider of Golf Handicap and Tournament software in North America and continues to push the golf industry forward with innovative technology.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company launches the Stracka.com "social site" in March, combining handicap tracking and a golf course database with a "Facebook-like" community interface. Features like Fantasy Golf, the Swing Video Analyzer, and advanced statistics charting go "viral" and site's membership grows at record levels. View Press Release.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company acquires "Gorjus" George Lucas's yardage book business, which puts the StrackaLine green's guides into the hands of Tour players at PGA, LPGA, Champions/Seniors, and Nationwide events.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company acquires GolfNet to combine the popular social site and golf course marketing services with the 1.3 million golfers in GolfNet's handicapping system.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet acquires ISaAC Scoring Systems (USHandicap.com), gains another 300,000+ golfers, and emerges as the sole leader in all online handicapping services that are compliant with the USGA. View Press Release.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet acquires EZLinks' handicapping and tournament management software business to add another 8 associations and 650,000 golfers into the system, and further solidifies their position as the #2 handicap service provider under the USGA's GHIN service. View Press Release.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet launches the US Congress Golf Committee with Congressman Joe Baca (D-CA) and Congressman Heath Schuler (D-NC) to bring awareness to State Golf Associations and independent Golf Courses that are operating as small businesses and are struggling in a tough economy. Using the Stracka.com social site as a gateway, the Golf Committee's plan is to increase membership in State Golf Associations, and increase the popularity of golf with younger generations to increase rounds played at local courses. View Press Release.
2010 - Stracka.com social site launches the "Stracka-Luck-a" fantasy game and more mobile/iPhone/Android applications.
2010 - GolfQ.com integrates with GolfNet association relationships to provide more powerful golf course marketing capability to the now 2.4+ million golfer database and new technology for turn-key rewards programs.
2010 - GolfNet unveils new technology to provide complete tournament management solutions for their associations.
1983 - GolfNet was founded as Sumner Corp. by Don 'Dutch' Stromberg in Pinehurst, North Carolina and provided handicap computation and tournament management software to golf associations and golf clubs including Florida, North and South Carolina.
1987 - Star Plan Data Systems in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, develops the EAGLE handicapping system to provide for Wisconsin State Golf Association, the golf Association of Michigan, the Malaysian Golf Association, and the Golf Association of Ontario. 1995 - EZLinks was founded in Chicago, Illinois and provided handicapping software to Arizona Golf Association, Chicago District Golf Association, Louisiana Golf Association, Montana State Golf Association, Southern Illinois Golf Association, Southern Nevada Golf Association, and Utah Golf Association.
1999 - GolfQ.com founded in Houston, Texas, provides golf course marketing promotion services to local courses. Most focused in the Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta markets, GolfQ grew to over 50 customer courses promoting to a loyal database of 300,000+ local golfers.
2000 - Golf Intelligence was founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota and provided expanded services through a web-based model (NGN.com) to clients including the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) as well as to a number of non-traditional golf clubs including the Executive Women's Golf Association, PGA Tour Partners Club, and Golf Galaxy.
2004 - ISaAC Scoring Systems (USHandicap.com) was founded in Houston, Texas, and provided valid USGA Handicap tracking through an online membership. They formed a partnership with Sport's Illustrated's Golf.com to further promote the service to millions of golfers.
2006 - Golf Intelligence acquires Star Plan, further expanding the distribution of their products and services to Wisconsin State Golf Association and the Golf Association of Ontario.
2007 - The Stracka Design Company is founded with a new technology for reading greens with laser scanned models calculating the exact contours and fall lines of the green called the StrackaLine, and begins creating their patented "green's guides" for golf courses. View Press Release.
2007 - Golf Intelligence merges with GolfNet. The combination of these long standing businesses makes the new GolfNet the second largest provider of Golf Handicap and Tournament software in North America and continues to push the golf industry forward with innovative technology.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company launches the Stracka.com "social site" in March, combining handicap tracking and a golf course database with a "Facebook-like" community interface. Features like Fantasy Golf, the Swing Video Analyzer, and advanced statistics charting go "viral" and site's membership grows at record levels. View Press Release.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company acquires "Gorjus" George Lucas's yardage book business, which puts the StrackaLine green's guides into the hands of Tour players at PGA, LPGA, Champions/Seniors, and Nationwide events.
2008 - The Stracka Design Company acquires GolfNet to combine the popular social site and golf course marketing services with the 1.3 million golfers in GolfNet's handicapping system.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet acquires ISaAC Scoring Systems (USHandicap.com), gains another 300,000+ golfers, and emerges as the sole leader in all online handicapping services that are compliant with the USGA. View Press Release.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet acquires EZLinks' handicapping and tournament management software business to add another 8 associations and 650,000 golfers into the system, and further solidifies their position as the #2 handicap service provider under the USGA's GHIN service. View Press Release.
2009 - Stracka/GolfNet launches the US Congress Golf Committee with Congressman Joe Baca (D-CA) and Congressman Heath Schuler (D-NC) to bring awareness to State Golf Associations and independent Golf Courses that are operating as small businesses and are struggling in a tough economy. Using the Stracka.com social site as a gateway, the Golf Committee's plan is to increase membership in State Golf Associations, and increase the popularity of golf with younger generations to increase rounds played at local courses. View Press Release.
2010 - Stracka.com social site launches the "Stracka-Luck-a" fantasy game and more mobile/iPhone/Android applications.
2010 - GolfQ.com integrates with GolfNet association relationships to provide more powerful golf course marketing capability to the now 2.4+ million golfer database and new technology for turn-key rewards programs.
2010 - GolfNet unveils new technology to provide complete tournament management solutions for their associations.
Management Team
Jim Stracka - CEO
Keith Kreuer - Board Member
Michael Loup - Board Member
Bryan Wilson -Director of Product Development: Houston Office
Mike Funk - Director of IT: Pinehurst Office
Greg Kelly - VP Association Services: Pinehurst Office
Joe Warring -GolfQ Course Solutions: Houston Office
Chase Stracka - Advertising & Marketing Manager
Erik Stromberg -VP Operations: Pinehurst Office
Brandon Holbrook - Product Development: Houston Office
Pat Maginnis - Controller: Pinehurst Office
Nancy Hadly - Controller: Houston Office
Keith Kreuer - Board Member
Michael Loup - Board Member
Bryan Wilson -Director of Product Development: Houston Office
Mike Funk - Director of IT: Pinehurst Office
Greg Kelly - VP Association Services: Pinehurst Office
Joe Warring -GolfQ Course Solutions: Houston Office
Chase Stracka - Advertising & Marketing Manager
Erik Stromberg -VP Operations: Pinehurst Office
Brandon Holbrook - Product Development: Houston Office
Pat Maginnis - Controller: Pinehurst Office
Nancy Hadly - Controller: Houston Office
Contact Information
Houston Office
The Stracka Design Company
12337 Jones Rd, Suite 311
Houston, TX 77070
Office: (281) 469-0170
Fax: (832) 415-0141
Stracka.com
GolfQ.com
StrackaLine w/ George Lucas TOUR Yardage Books
12337 Jones Rd, Suite 311
Houston, TX 77070
Office: (281) 469-0170
Fax: (832) 415-0141
Stracka.com
GolfQ.com
StrackaLine w/ George Lucas TOUR Yardage Books
Pinehurst Office
GolfNet Inc.
5 Dowd Circle, Suite B
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Office: (910) 215-8800
FAX: (910) 215-9869
GolfNet.com
NGN.com
5 Dowd Circle, Suite B
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Office: (910) 215-8800
FAX: (910) 215-9869
GolfNet.com
NGN.com
Corporate Contacts
Business Development Inquiries: corporate@stracka.com
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