A Major Win – GolfLink.Com Scores Spot as Most Visited Golf Site on the Net

Strategy of Focusing on Golfers Using Unique Social Media Strategy Drives Demand Media Property

GolfLink™.com, the leading online golf resource and home to the world’s largest online golf community, today announced it was the single most visited golf website according to July 2008 comScore data. In addition, GolfLink.com notched nearly one hundred thousand more page views than competitors including Golf.com or PGAtour.com according to compete.com traffic statistics. This honor is especially significant as July traditionally is one of the busiest months of the golfing season.

GolfLink.com, which offers a dynamic blend of professional content, social media tools and interactive features, credits its success in part to the popularity of its unique My Game application. My Game provides a free handicap calculator and game-tracking resource, as well as the ability to track everything from driving accuracy to putts-per-hole averages, giving golfers a comprehensive look at their favorite pastime. The resulting PGA-style stats allow even the average golfer to track their game like a pro.

“Social media and golf make for a perfect combination. Golfers are passionate about their sport and that passion can seed conversations and build a vibrant community,” said Richard Rosenblatt, CEO of Demand Media, the parent company that owns and operates GolfLink.com. “It is a strategy we have implemented across our network, from the irreverent comedy community of Cracked.com, to the inspiring lifestyle tracking of LIVESTRONG.COM to the expansive Pro-Am content of eHow.com. The success of these sites demonstrates how well-directed content and powerful social media tools can dramatically grow web properties.”

Additional GolfLink.com features contributing to the ranking include exclusive state-by-state course rankings, based on a proprietary blend of user feedback and course information; detailed course information and reviews; tip videos; and a new equipment section.

About GolfLink™

GolfLink, a Demand Media™ property, is a leading online golfing resource and community, providing golfers of all interests and skill levels indispensable expert and user information about every aspect of the game. With a host of unique offerings, including GolfLink travel, professional golf tips and videos, and descriptions of more than 20,000 golf courses and golf resorts, the GolfLink website puts a world of useful content and community knowledge at every golfer’s fingertips. GolfLink.com has been a trusted online source for golfing information since its original inception in 1995, making it one of the most venerable golf sites on the web. For more information, visit www.golflink.com or www.demandmedia.com.

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