World Golf Tour

Company Name: World Golf Tour^TM Web Address:  www.worldgolftour.com CEO Name:  YuChiang Cheng        CEO Biography:  YuChiang Cheng co-founded World Golf Tour^TM in 2006, and serves as chief executive officer for the company. An avid golfer, soccer and hockey player, YuChiang’s interest in games and sports started in early childhood and lead to competing in the US Junior Olympics in Gymnastics, and indulging in Zork, Civilization, and Rainbow Six.  Prior to joining World Golf Tour^TM, YuChiang served on the executive team at IGT/WagerWorks as the vice president of business development and product marketing. As the tenth employee of the company, YuChiang spearheaded the company’s business development and product initiatives.  Directly responsible for product marketing, business development and customer management, YuChiang lead the strategic direction for the WagerWorks gaming platform and was instrumental in securing business clients such as Virgin Games, MGM-MIRAGE, World Poker Tour, and BskyB. During his tenure, WagerWorks was acquired by IGT for $90 million, in 2005.  Prior to IGT/WagerWorks, YuChiang served as a product manager and Internet strategist for youbet.com, the leading provider of streaming video technology and pari-mutuel horse racing content for consumers through Internet and telephone platforms. YuChiang graduated from Colorado College with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology and a bachelor’s of art degree in philosophy.  Executive Team Members:  Chad Nelson, JF Prata (bios attached) Primary Source Of Funding:  First round funding provided through Battery Ventures; additional rounds are expected.  Secondary funding through sponsors and partners. About Your Company/ Site: World Golf Tour is the world’s most photo-realistic online golf experience ever created. The game enables collaborative play and tournament competition to players of all ages, abilities and locations through the Internet and allows families and friends to maintain connections as part of the online social community. Whether it is learning about famous courses, testing the latest equipment, or just having fun with friends, WorldGolfTour.com is the one-stop shop for all things golf. Fellow enthusiasts of the game can meet, play, explore, improve their skills and compete. The goal of World Golf Tour goal is to “democratize” golf by bringing it to the masses via the Internet, and create an inviting, non-intimidating environment for new players to learn, while continuously challenging even the most seasoned golfers with regularly scheduled tournaments and competitions.  Site Features:  World Golf Tour features the most realistic graphics of the country’s top courses available on the web today.  The full product will enable real-time multi-player players may customize their avatars with the latest clothing and accessories. What sets your company apart from your competition:  No download required or additional software needed to play World Golf Tour. Players can access the game directly from their computer.  The only thing they need is an Internet connection.  Real life prizes include products from TaylorMade and adidas Golf as well as tournament purses. Any other info you would like to communicate about your company:World Golf Tour is a social networking platform for golf enthusiasts to stay in touch and play golf in real time with family and friends.  It offers in-game advertising options for sponsors and partners, including the courses and reports it features.   Golf has always been tied to philanthropy.  In keeping with this tradition, World Golf Tour will partner with three non-profit organizations, including Teach for America, After School All-Stars and Shelter for Arms.