The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) has announced T-Mobile as an official 5G innovation partner.
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- PGA of America uses 5G hybrid network from T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions at organization’s new headquarters in Frisco, Texas
- Network aims to improve fan experience at PGA Championship and Women’s PGA Championship
- PGA of America Coaching Center also uses 5G connectivity technology to enhance tools for coaches and players
- A new broadcast and content innovation hub will be developed at the home of the PGA of America, leveraging 5G-powered innovation.
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Through this partnership, the PGA of America is exploring ways to use wireless technology to make the sport more accessible to players, coaches, and fans. He also said the partnership will improve data collection, which will not only enhance player performance analysis but also save organizations cost and time.
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“We are extremely impressed with the innovation and passion that our new partner T-Mobile brings to everything we do,” said Seth Waugh, CEO of PGA of America.
“We are excited about the promise of what T-Mobile can offer our members and our shared vision to advance gaming for current and future generations of players.”
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Fans of next year’s PGA Championship and Women’s PGA Championship should expect enhanced broadcast and data insights with the addition of T-Mobile’s 5G technology.
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