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Comcast Business Powering Next-Gen Connectivity and Fan Experience at THE PLAYERS® Championship
Connectivity solutions give attendees, broadcast, and streaming viewers more enhanced, immersive, real-time experiences of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nConnectivity solutions give attendees, broadcast, and streaming viewers more enhanced, immersive, real-time experiences of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass\n\n\n PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComcast 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.\n\n\n“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.”\n\n\nTHE 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:\n\n\n\nEnhanced 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.\n\n\n\nReal-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.\n\n\n\nExclusive content: Comcast Business hospitality guests will enjoy exclusive access to real-time streaming video content, offering a behind-t...