Links Companion
A live Open Championship companion that gives fans player-specific intel, hole-by-hole context, and a 'why this matters' explainer while they watch the broadcast.
Dedicated golf fans watching the Open Championship and following specific players round-by-round
- Player cards with form, links-style record, driving-accuracy vs. fairways-hit splits, and previous Open finishes at links courses
- Hole-by-hole strategy notes for Royal Birkdale (or any Open venue) explaining where to attack and where the brutal bunkers actually catch tee shots
- 'Only at the Open' context feed surfacing quirks like Flake ice cream stops, sunscreen stations, and grandstand culture as you watch
- Sync-along mode that pings you with a one-line story when the player you're tracking is about to hit
The Open has just teed off at Royal Birkdale and 'Ryan Gerard' is one of the names breaking out in US search; fans are looking for richer context than the broadcast provides for emerging players they've never followed.
500+ searches on Ryan Gerard indicate fan curiosity about a specific name tied to the live OpenRyan Gerard | Player Profile | The 154th Open ↗
Most golf apps focus on stats, not narrative context; broadcast companions exist for NFL/NBA but not majors golfRyan Gerard | Player Profile | The 154th Open ↗
Annual $29 majors pass plus a free tier covers most fans; sponsorships from equipment brands fitRyan Gerard | Player Profile | The 154th Open ↗
Perennial for the four majors, with potential to extend to all PGA Tour events
Data feeds from existing golf stat providers plus LLM commentary – buildable for the season