Mitsubishi Electric Supplies 11 More Diamond Vision™ LED Scoreboards to PGA TOUR

Deal will put a high-definition display at almost every hole

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric, the Official High-Definition Television and the Official Large Outdoor Video Display Provider of the PGA TOUR, is supplying 11 additional state-of-the-art Diamond Vision™ LED high-definition scoreboards for PGA TOUR events. This completes the TOUR’s initiative to upgrade the scoreboard technology to provide a better on-site experience for fans.

“The feedback we’ve received about the first set of scoreboards was tremendous”

The Diamond Vision™ LED boards debuted at THE PLAYERS Championship in May 2007, providing an array of new player and course information tied to the TOUR’s ShotLink real-time scoring system as well as a variety of videos. The 22 boards at THE PLAYERS were then divided into two traveling sets of 11 and were phased in at subsequent tournaments.

“The feedback we’ve received about the first set of scoreboards was tremendous,” said Tom Wade, chief marketing officer for the PGA TOUR, referring to the original Diamond Vision™ scoreboards. “We originally planned to have 11 boards on the course, but they have been so popular that we’re putting one at almost every hole.”

The Diamond Vision™ scoreboards bring a new level of interaction and excitement to PGA TOUR tournaments. Thanks to the full-color capabilities of the Mitsubishi Electric scoreboards, fans are treated to animations, personal player profiles including images and action shots, and broadcast-quality graphics just as crisp and brilliant as those seen on Diamond Vision™ stadium and arena displays.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the spectator experience at our tournaments, and the Mitsubishi Electric scoreboards have become a very important element of this initiative,” Wade said. “Not only are we extremely pleased with what we already have been able to provide the fans through the scoreboards, we are excited about developing compelling new elements that we can include. The addition of these 11 scoreboards will further our efforts to inform fans about our players and the competition.”

About Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric’s US operations include nearly a dozen companies that manufacture and market an extensive line of commercial, industrial and consumer electronics products. These include elevators and escalators; heating and air conditioning systems; semiconductor devices; high-definition televisions, home theater and display devices; large-scale data walls and stadium displays; automotive components, electronics and entertainment systems; factory automation equipment, power products, solar panels and other items. For more information visit www.MitsubishiElectric.com.

About the PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.

In 2007, the three Tours will compete in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states.

In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.