Comcast Business will bring a private 5G network and upgraded Wi-Fi to the Stadium Course at Tournament Players Club (TPC) Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., for The Players Championship, the PGA’s annual golf tournament. We have introduced a network. trip. The new system aims to support “innovative fan and guest experiences” as well as “improved accessibility” with live broadcast streaming of events.
The Players Championship is currently being held southeast of Jacksonville (March 12-17). 144 players will compete for his $25 million purse. TPC Sawgrass has been working with Comcast Business to roll out a variety of new connectivity solutions, including a private 5G network and “multiple 10G-enabled lines.” [and] “Advanced Wi-Fi”. They support behind-the-scenes coverage on the PGA Tour app so fans can follow the golfers.
The new network will also provide live information about the PGA Scoring System, which connects to a variety of cameras, radar and laser systems to provide statistics on things like ball speed and distance. Hospitality guests will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the “inner workings of the championship, delivered over a private wireless 5G network.” The Wi-Fi upgrade is intended to provide heat mapping (“Presence Analytics”) of TPC Sawgrass’ most popular viewing areas.
Comcast Business said it is using the event and technology to accommodate enterprise customers who invite “hundreds of Fortune 500 CIOs and technology leaders from a variety of industries” to the tournament.
Scott Cohen, executive director of strategic wireless solutions for Comcast Business. [our]With networking, advanced connectivity solutions, wireless expertise, and managed services, the TPC Sawgrass team provides reliable network infrastructure while supporting one of professional golf’s most prestigious championships. We can provide an innovative experience worthy of a premier PGA Tour event. ”
Lee Smith, Executive Director of The Players Championship, said: “We are excited to work with Comcast Business on this cutting-edge network to deliver innovative fan experiences on and off the course. The Players Championship and PGA Tour offer in-person broadcast and streaming viewing. The experience would not be possible without the support of Comcast Business.”
