ReelGOLF, a self-capturing on-course videography system, is offering a free replacement plan for any golf courses that currently have the former “Swing King” cameras installed on their properties. Swing King was an Illinois-based golf technology company that offered remote hole-in-one contests to more than 400 courses across the country, but has been out of business since mid-2022.
ReelGOLF, based in Austin, Texas, is now offering to remove the abandoned Swing Kings’ system and re-install its new, state-of-the-art Bosch cameras in its place at no cost to the course owner. The ReelGOLF team will then collaborate with the course owner to create a tailored program that works as a revenue generator for the property.
At its core, ReelGOLF uses smart cameras placed discretely near the tee box on signature Par 3 holes where players can simply scan a QR code to activate the camera. ReelGOLF then records the shot, and the high-definition video is sent to the player’s phone within minutes, packaged and ready to share on social platforms. Recently, ReelGOLF unveiled a new AI-enabled video technology that can find and measure a golf ball’s distance to the pin within half a ball (18 millimeters) – enabling accurate and automated measurements on Par 3 holes.
As part of the replacement program, players can now have ReelGOLF record personalized shot videos while also taking advantage of daily Par 3 challenges such as ‘pick your poison,’ ‘ring of fire’ and the all-time classic, closest-to-the-pin. These challenges, according to the company, can generate up to $25,000 – $50,000 in revenue per course per year, creating a mutual benefit for players and courses alike.
To start the process, courses are being asked to contact the ReelGOLF Director of Business Development James Dillon ([email protected]) with their course details.
“ReelGOLF started as a simple way to help players capture their memories made while out on the links. However, the deeper we get into the golf industry, the more we realize how our evolving technology can better serve and grow the courses that we all love to play,” said ReelGOLF founder and CEO, Kevin Imes. “We can’t wait to see our new capabilities implemented on courses across the globe, and to witness the positive impact it has on both players and course owners alike from both a revenue and experience standpoint. Our Swing King replacement program is a great way to jumpstart these efforts while making it as easy as possible for the property.”
The company also offers additional revenue generating add-ons such as custom event services for corporate and private events (like branded videos of participant shots), text messaging services for an additional point-of-contact with each player after the round is over, and more.
ReelGOLF’s viral success came after capturing two holes-in-one videos recorded in the span of a few minutes on the 19th hole of Payne’s Valley Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge. Now, the ReelGOLF team is dedicated to providing courses with an ecosystem that turns their signature holes into profit centers.
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