Golfing Location and Communication Application
OwnerKyle Thomas Carverinventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for managing the flow and play rates of multiple groups on a golf course. Specifically, the system and method utilize a digital platform to facilitate communication between groups and manage gameplay. In particular, the invention provides a system to standardize requests for playthroughs. Groups are incentivized into accepting such requests through a “karma” system, refreshments from the requesting group, and other reward systems. Additionally, the system allows for other features which aid in managing the pace of play across the course.
Claims20
A method of managing play rates and flow for a golf course, comprising:
- providing a digital application platform comprising a software application, a network, and a database;
- providing one or more consoles each comprising a computing device, non-transitory storage media, interface hardware, and communications hardware;
- configuring the one or more consoles to communicate using the digital application platform by executing the software application;
- associating at least one of the one or more consoles with a group of one or more players;
- transmitting the location of the group-associated consoles via the network;
- storing the locations of the group-associated consoles within the database;
- providing a user input on a console via the software application requesting a service through the digital application platform;
- receiving a service request through the digital application platform;
- providing a user response to a service request on a console via the software application through the digital application platform.
A system for managing play rates and flow for a golf course, comprising:
- a digital application platform comprising a software application, a network, and a database;
- one or more consoles each comprising a computing device, non-transitory storage media, interface hardware, and communications hardware;
- the one or more consoles being configured to communicate using the digital application platform by executing the software application;
- at least one of the one or more consoles is associated with a group of one or more players;
- each of the one or more consoles continuously transmitting its location to the software application platform via the network;
- wherein the locations of the group-associated consoles are stored within the database;
- wherein the user may request a service by user input on a console via the software application through the digital application platform;
- wherein the requested service is received through the digital application platform;
- wherein a user may respond to a received service request on a console via the software application of the digital application platform.
A system for managing play rates and flow for a golf course, comprising:
- a digital application platform comprising a software application, a network, a digitally connected golf course, and a database;
- one or more consoles each comprising a computing device, non-transitory storage media, interface hardware, and communications hardware;
- the one or more consoles being configured to communicate using the digital application platform by executing the software application;
- at least one of the one or more consoles is associated with a group of one or more players;
- each of the one or more consoles continuously transmitting its location to the software application platform via the network;
- wherein the locations of the group-associated consoles are stored within the database;
- wherein the user may request a service by user input on a console via the software application through the digital application platform;
- wherein the requested service is received through the digital application platform;
- wherein a user may respond to a received service request on a console via the software application of the digital application platform;
- wherein the digitally connected golf course comprises sensors, one or more computing devices, and communications hardware;
- wherein the digitally connected golf course is configured to provide sensor data to the digital application platform by communicating over the network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.