With shorter days and cold winter months approaching, many golfers dread the idea of putting on their dry gear and braving the elements just to get in a casual round of golf. For most, the options are limited, unless you’re willing to fork over some serious cash for a tropical golf get-away, or a time consuming weekend retreat. The good news is that even for the most discerning or hardcore golf enthusiasts, help is right around the corner. Abandon Mobile NBC Sports Real Golf provides a solution to this age-old dilemma, delivering a compelling, pick-up and play golf game that hooks you in and provides hours of entertainment no matter what your handicap. 

Naturally, the idea of getting your golf to-go is appealing enough on its own, but after discovering NBC Sports Real Golf numerous personalization settings, you’ll barely miss the real thing! Rather than run of the mill 3D backgrounds, which you’ll find in generic mobile golf titles, NBC Sports Real Golf boasts detailed photorealistic images and silky smooth animation that sets it apart from the field.

The personalization settings such as variable club selections and the ability to choose course conditions adds sophisticated environments to the game play. This combined with stunning graphics and video commentary from NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks, result in an unsurpassed realism. In fact, Real Golf has been called the “most realistic mobile golf game to date.

While realism is a key feature of NBC Sports Real Golf, it is by no means the only one. Many golf games seeking to capture the authenticity of real golf often overlook one of the sport’s greatest attractions: accessibility. Real Golf has righted this wrong. You don’t have to be Tiger Woods, or even a PGA champ, to enjoy this game. The game is easy to pick up and fun for everyone, whether you’re a novice hacker or a scratch golfer. And the best part? You don’t have to spend hours learning the tricks of the trade. Real Golf allows players to get into the game quickly and become thoroughly engrossed; which is quite unlike the experience of trying to walk-on a course or even trying to reserve a decent tee-time at your local muni

The other great part of NBC Sports Real Golf is its ability to appeal to gamers, golfers and sports enthusiasts alike --- allowing players of all skill levels to jump right into the swing of things. For more experienced gamers, Real Golf still serves up plenty of challenges that will no doubt take some time to master. But for those who put in the time to achieve par or better for a round, there is a monster waiting in the shadows --- an intimidating 19th hole, where nine bunkers, four lakes, and 1320 yards of narrow fairway lie between you and a treacherous Par 8.



Real Golf is full of other surprises too, like gophers and birds, which randomly appear as you navigate from tee to green. These funny distractions can show up anywhere on the course and wreak considerable havoc if you’re not paying attention. Separately, Real Golf takes advantage of the latest mobile technologies, such as Cascada Mobile’s refer-a-friend option, where you can challenge friend and other opponents to beat your low score! In the car, on the road, or on the go, NBC Sports Real Golf is now available in North America on Cingular Wireless and other J2ME carriers.  Cingular customers can download Real Golf by texting NBCGolf to FUN (386).  

It should be noted that while the game is fun on its own, word on the street is that Abandon Mobile will be announcing a unique competitor to Real Golf, called NBC Sports Ladies Golf, which will soon make its way onto mobile. This of course makes quite a lot of sense since nearly 22% of golfers and 60% of mobile game downloaders are women. And for those looking for some extra action on their phones, Abandon Mobile also serves up an entertaining Texas Hold em’ game called NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker, which is currently available on a variety of Verizon Wireless customers’ Get It Now-enabled handsets.

As seen on TV, The National Heads-Up Poker Championship features the world’s best players in single elimination competition for $1.5 million in prize money. Competitors include defending champion Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, Ted Forrest, and Chris “Jesus” Ferguson among virtually all of professional poker’s big name players.

For more information about NBC Sports Real Golf, or Abandon Mobile products and services, please call 310-317-9665 or visit www.abandonmobile.com.