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(23 January 2007, Hong Kong)  Huiyang Palm Island Resort, the world class golf resort developed and operated by New World China Land Limited, has recently jointed hand with the largest mobile phone manufacturer Nokia to announce the launching of the state of the art mobile phone application software Mobi-Caddie (www.nokia.com.hk/S60/golf).  Guests of an unique wine tasting gathering in the Hong Kong flagship store of Nokia on January 22 has been given a live demonstration of how the new software could be used on the golf course of Palm Island. 

The new Mobi-Caddie is a break away and enhancement from the traditional manual points system commonly used in the golf game.  Moreover, the system is equipped with GPS capability so golfer could have instant precise data of his/her own position and measurement of direction and distance of where the golf ball should go.  The event organizer has staffs on hand to explain and demonstrate the software to the nearly hundred guests gathered in the evening, mostly are golf enthusiastic and are all deeply impressed and excited by this new technology. 

Palm Island Resort - A Living Paradise 

Palm Island Resort, is an all-rounded holiday location located in Shenzhen, China. It offers you a pleasurable vacation as if you are in any Southeast-Asia touring spots. Apart from the comfortable and exquisite setting, there are a wide range of facilities including spa center, golf course, clubhouse, country club, luxury real estate and villas. In Palm Island, your and your love one, friends and family can forget all worries, attaining a balanced body, mind and soul. It is the objective of Palm Island to help you discover and enjoy every relaxing and blissful moment in life. 

Designed by world renowned golf course designer Jack Nicklaus Jr., the 27-hole golf course consisting of three 9-hole courses.  To reach the highest United States Golf Association standard, Palm Island imported the finest Bermuda grass from the United States, which is grown on a heavy plate of sand. There is also a specially designed drainage pipes laid in a herringbone pattern to ensure optimal drainage even during pouring rain, allowing golf carts to be driven on the fairway. 
Palm Island particularly founded Palm Island Golf Academy to offer members the highest standard of golf training, supported with the latest technology and gear.