Golf course optimization technology expert, Tagmarshal, is excited to announce its partnership with the Middle Atlantic PGA Section, as it looks to engage with and add value to PGA professionals across this region.

Tagmarshal’s technology provides courses with full, real-time operational oversight and reporting. Using a hybrid of advanced GPS technology and powerful algorithms based on data from more than 30 million rounds, managers can optimize on-course operations, effectively manage pace and flow of play to enhance the player experience, increase efficiency through automation and generate additional revenue.

The partnership with MAPGA encompasses sponsorship for the Central Chapter Spring Pro-Pro Meeting and Tournament held in April 2024, along with the sharing of educational opportunities, including online webinars and expert sessions.

“Being a partner of the Middle Atlantic PGA is significant to us, as it reflects our commitment to advancing the game of golf. We are enthusiastic about the chance to offer their members valuable, data-driven insights that will support them in achieving their goals,”  says Bodo Sieber, CEO, Tagmarshal

“The Middle Atlantic PGA is proud to partner with Tagmarshal, bridging tradition and technology for an enhanced golfing experience for our members,” says Collin Elphic, Director of Business Affairs, Middle Atlantic PGA

The partnership with the MAPGA Section builds on Tagmarshal’s existing partner network, which includes several PGA Sections, such as Illinois, New England, Metropolitan, Southwest, South Florida, Kentucky and the Pacific Northwest, as well as the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and PGA Magazine.

You can now watch our expert webinar, “How Hazeltine National uses tech to increase efficiency and create world-class player experiences,” on-demand and in your own time!

Learn from the best as Kyle Brandt, PGA, Head Golf Professional, Hazeltine National, shares valuable insight into how the 2016 and 2029 Ryder Cup host has embraced technology to enhance the player experience while operating at maximum efficiency.

Topic: How Hazeltine National uses tech to increase efficiency and create world-class player experiences

Expert Guest: Kyle Brandt, PGA, Head Golf Professional, Hazeltine National

Duration: 1 hour

The Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final taking place this week in Mallorca, Spain gives players the chance to earn a card for the DP World Tour. With pace of play a hot topic at the Masters and other majors this year, the Challenge Tour, supported by the R&A, was intent on ensuring good pace and flow of play at the Grand Final. 

Tournament organizers approached pace of play and optimization technology expert Tagmarshal to track player pace this week. Tagmarshal has been working with the DP World Tour for nearly 4 years. No stranger to golf in Spain, Tagmarshal also has a long-term partnership with the Club de Golf Alcanada, host to the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final.

Tagmarshal International’s managing director, Stephen Knoop, knows there will be numerous benefits to using the technology and data – not just for Tour officials, but also for players and spectators.

“Improving both the pace and flow of the play will result in a better experience for the players. With fewer hold-ups in play, and technology enabled line of sight for rulings, officials have an improved tournament environment, and the general public will enjoy a more fulfilling day of spectating.”

Tagmarshal’s optimization and pace of play technology has been improving pace of play and the player experience at hundreds of golf clubs since launching in the USA in 2015, where it is now in use at 35 of the country’s top 100 venues, including major hosts Whistling Straits, Valhalla, Erin Hills, Oakmont, Pinehurst, the Ocean Course at Kiawah, and some 500 other partners.

Its European expansion began in 2017 in Spain, at Club de Golf Alcanada, who received a 2023 Platinum Award for performance excellence in recognition of exceptional pace and flow of play and levels of on-course service at this year’s Tagmarshal Awards. Tagmarshal is now in use at 80 facilities across Europe, including the prestigious Real Club de Sotogrande, in Spain; the highly acclaimed Praia D’El Rey and West Cliffs resorts in Portugal; Ballybunion and Portmarnock in Ireland; and The Grove, Royal Portrush, Turnberry, and eight-time Open Championship host Carnoustie Golf Links in the UK.

Kristoff Both, Director of Golf at Club de Golf Alcanada, puts his trust in Tagmarshal:

“I consider Tagmarshal a revolution in golf management. For the first time, we are 100% in control of what is happening on the course. On top of optimizing our course flow, we can empower our staff and have objective data to manage and continuously improve our operation.”

For more information about Tagmarshal, access the website at www.tagmarshal.com/demo

Our latest webinar, “How tech brings innovation to Wild Rock, improving the player experience and revenue,” is now available to watch on-demand and in your own time!

Our expert guest, Pat Stein, PGA, Director of Golf Operations, Wild Rock Golf Club, delves into how his club uses tech to enhance the player experience through pace and flow of play management, while also generating additional revenue.