Connectivity solutions give attendees,
broadcast, and streaming viewers more enhanced, immersive,
real-time experiences of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
Comcast Business today shared details of how it is helping power
innovative fan and guest experiences and enhance accessibility to
championship-level golf at THE PLAYERS Championship. THE PLAYERS
features the strongest field in golf and is being contested at the
famed Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass from March 12th through 17th
with 144 players competing for a record $25 million purse.
“As the newest Proud Partner, Comcast Business is thrilled to
help THE PLAYERS Championship and TPC Sawgrass bring the very best
experience to fans on and off the course with a unique combination
of technology solutions, hospitality experiences and brand
activations,” said Eileen Diskin, Chief Marketing Officer, Comcast
Business. “This world-class event and venue provide the perfect
showcase for Comcast Business and our longstanding commitment to
preparing businesses for what’s next with fast, reliable,
next-generation connectivity solutions.”
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass – home of THE PLAYERS
Championship – has teamed with Comcast Business to deploy an array
of advanced connectivity solutions including a private wireless
network, which offers wireless broadband speed and capacity with
reliability and low latency, multiple 10G-supported circuits,
advanced WiFi and more. Together, these technologies power TPC
Sawgrass, along with The PLAYERS Championship and the PGA TOUR so
they can captivate and engage golf fans on and off the course by
focusing on:
- Enhanced experiences: TOURCAST, available through the
PGA TOUR app, allows fans to follow their favorite athletes live,
delivering more highlights than any other PGA TOUR tournament in
real-time, including those on the iconic 17th hole of the Stadium
Course.
- Real-time insights: The PGA TOUR’s scoring system, which
includes data tracking camera, radar, and laser systems, is being
deployed to provide real-time stats and insights like ball speed
and carry distance that will be featured on NBC’s broadcast and
streaming platforms.
- Exclusive content: Comcast Business hospitality guests
will enjoy exclusive access to real-time streaming video content,
offering a behind-the-scenes look at the championship’s inner
workings, delivered over a private wireless 5G network.
- WiFi presence analytics: Enterprise-level technology
will showcase WiFi presence analytics, offering heat mapping of TPC
Sawgrass’ most popular viewing areas.
“The unique combination of Comcast Business’s network, advanced
connectivity solutions, wireless expertise and managed services
enable the team at TPC Sawgrass to deliver innovative experiences
befitting one of professional golf’s most prestigious championships
– while providing a reliable network infrastructure,” said Scott
Cohen, Executive Director, Strategic Wireless Solutions, Comcast
Business. “We’re honored to be a partner of the PGA TOUR and THE
PLAYERS Championship and look forward to our continued support of
this event.”
In addition to the technology deployments on the course, Comcast
Business is hosting an exclusive hospitality experience for its
enterprise customers during THE PLAYERS. The Comcast Business
Executive Forum will convene hundreds of Fortune 500 CIOs and
technology leaders across a variety of industries for a week of
exclusive curated content, technology demonstrations and
unparalleled hospitality experiences. This intimate gathering will
feature not only Comcast Corp. executive leadership, but marquee
industry thought leaders and journalists addressing the trends
driving today’s enterprise technology ecosystem.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Comcast Business on this
state-of-the-art network to deliver innovative fan experiences on
and off the course,” said Lee Smith, Executive Director of THE
PLAYERS Championship. “The in-person, broadcast and streaming
viewing experiences offered by THE PLAYERS Championship and the PGA
TOUR would not be possible without the support of Comcast
Business.”
About PGA TOUR By showcasing golf’s greatest
players, the PGA TOUR engages, inspires and positively impacts our
fans, partners and communities worldwide.
The PGA TOUR, headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida,
co-sanctions tournaments on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn
Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas and administers PGA TOUR Q-School
presented by Korn Ferry and PGA TOUR University. TOUR members
represent the world’s best players, hailing from 28 countries and
territories. Showcasing the biggest moments in the sport with
history and legacy on the line, the PGA TOUR has long-term domestic
distribution partnerships for broadcast coverage on CBS, NBC and
Golf Channel and video streaming service on ESPN+. Internationally,
PGA TOUR coverage is available across 200+ countries and
territories in 28 languages via 44 broadcast and digital partners.
Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations
to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all
Tours have generated more than $3.93 billion.
Fans can follow the PGA TOUR on the new PGA TOUR app and
PGATOUR.COM, and on social media channels, including Facebook,
Instagram (in Spanish, Korean and Japanese), LinkedIn, TikTok, X
(in English and Spanish), WhatsApp (in English and Spanish),
WeChat, Weibo, Toutiao, Douyin and LINE.
About THE PLAYERS Championship THE PLAYERS
Championship annually combines the strongest field in golf with the
world-class venue that is THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC
Sawgrass. Comcast Business, Optum® and Morgan Stanley are the
exclusive Proud Partners of THE PLAYERS. Proceeds from THE PLAYERS
benefit Northeast Florida charities and have totaled more than $110
million since it began in 1974 and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach in
1977. For more on THE PLAYERS, visit THEPLAYERS.com. For more on
the surrounding areas, visit floridashistoriccoast.com or
visitjacksonville.com.
About Comcast Business Comcast Business offers a
suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity,
Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different
sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest
Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support,
Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small
and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to
the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently
recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and
innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet
services.
For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter
@ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at
http://business.comcast.com/social.
About Comcast Corporation Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that
connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused
on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million
customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We
deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast
Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading
entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed
Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC
and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock,
NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and
provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the
United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
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