Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – Shot Scope, an industry leader in golf technology, announces Lord Mervyn Davies, a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), as Chairman of the Board.
Davies, Lord Davies of Abersoch, (Wales), was formerly Chief Executive and Chairman of Standard Chartered and awarded a CBE in 2002 for his services to the financial sector. He is currently Chairman of the Lawn Tennis Association, LetterOne, and sits on the World Rugby Executive Committee.
Lord Davies, an avid golfer and sports enthusiast, is delighted to support Shot Scope as it scales and grows the organization. “I am excited to join Shot Scope as Chairman of the Board, our innovative products are sold in more than 160 countries and stocked by leading golf and sport retailers worldwide. I look forward to working with the team and shareholders to deliver our ambitious international growth plans and establish Shot Scope as a global brand within golf.”
This announcement comes after a successful round of Series B funding worth $8.5 million, new additions to the management team, sales department, and support staff, and moving the company into larger headquarters on the outskirts of Edinburgh to accommodate its growing workforce and business needs.
Commenting on the appointment, CEO David Hunter said, “We are delighted to welcome Lord Davies to the board. His wealth of experience growing global brands and passion for sport and entrepreneurship is a perfect fit as we expand our brand globally.”
From its origins in the Home of Golf in Scotland, Shot Scope continues to establish the company as a global golf brand – particularly in North America – with its rangefinders, GPS watches, and performance tracking technology. Today, more than 300,000 globally use Shot Scope devices with half of the Scottish company's users residing in America. Alongside expansion into more retail locations and a heavier marketing presence in the U.S. and Canada starting in 2025, Shot Scope has eyes becoming more of a household name in on-course yardage technology and shot tracking analysis.
Shot Scope has become a trusted name in the UK, with key buying groups, green grass retailers, and pro shops welcoming the brand into their networks. With Shot Scope products readily available across the UK and Europe, global expansion is the brand’s primary goal for the upcoming season. Shot Scope and Lord Davies are excited to embark on this challenge together.
About Shot Scope Shot Scope Technologies (www.shotscope.com), founded in 2014 and headquartered in Edinburgh Scotland, offers a range of industry-leading products that improve the way golfers access distances on the golf course, through both GPS wearables and laser rangefinders. Their innovative shot tracking devices record over 100 statistics, enabling every golfer to analyze their round, know their game, and help shoot lower scores. Shot Scope products have collected over 350 million shots and been used by hundreds of thousands of golfers worldwide, who enjoy lifetime free updates and no subscription fees - helping them to save an average of 4.1 strokes. The team consists of technology experts, golfers, and a former Walker Cup player who are passionate about driving game improvement and enjoyment through the most expansive and accessible lineup of golf products on the market.
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