Simplifying Golf Tee Time Booking with Loop Golf

Sydney Times

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Simplifying Golf Tee Time Booking with Loop Golf

Introduction

Golf has seen a surge in popularity recently, partly due to the pandemic and the success of Netflix's Full Swing documentary series. With over 531 million rounds of golf played in the U.S. in 2023, finding tee times at public golf courses has become increasingly challenging for golfers.

The Solution: Loop Golf

Loop Golf aims to simplify the tee time booking process by acting as a digital matchmaker for golfers. It automatically finds and books tee times as soon as they become available, even in the middle of the night.

How Loop Golf Works

  • Users provide their tee time preferences, such as playing time, budget, and travel distance.
  • Loop Golf searches the internet and books a suitable tee time when it becomes available, charging a 10% fee for each booking.
  • Founder and CEO Matt Holder, drawing from his experience in marketplace startups, created Loop Golf as a concierge service that automates the tee time booking process.

Benefits of Loop Golf

  • Saves users time and effort by automatically booking tee times based on their preferences.
  • Offers access to over 3,000 public courses, including top-ranked courses.
  • Recently secured a $1 million seed funding round led by prominent investors.

Growth and Future Plans

  • Loop Golf has shown rapid growth, with users booking two to three times a month.
  • Gross merchandise value is increasing by 100% monthly, indicating strong demand.
  • As the platform scales, Loop Golf aims to provide valuable data to golf courses to optimize their operations.
  • Other startups like Noteefy are also addressing tee time booking challenges from different angles.
  • Golf-focused startups are attracting significant investment, highlighting the industry's growth potential.

Conclusion

Loop Golf offers a convenient solution for golfers seeking hassle-free tee time bookings. With a user-friendly platform and automated booking process, Loop Golf is set to revolutionize the way golfers experience the game.

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