The World of Golfing Issue 07 2019 | Page 18

18 the World Of golfing courses - Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort New Partner Tag Puts Praia D’ el Rey In A Class Of Its Own Courses Praia D’El Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort is taking its luxury golf customer experience to new levels after becoming the first venue in Portugal to partner with Tagmarshal, the leading provider of pace of play, golf management software. The top resort in Obidos has followed the example of some of the biggest names in golf – including Major venues Carnoustie, Merion and Erin Hills – by teaming up with the brand and introducing its innovative technology on its two 18-hole championship courses, Praia D’El Rey and the much-acclaimed West Cliffs Golf Links. Tagmarshal’s state-of-the-art analysis equipment will be carried by all golfers at Praia D’El Rey – on golf bags, trolleys and across the resort’s buggy fleet – and the benefits are set to be immediate, helping the resort to deliver the ultimate playing experience for all golfers thanks to the live tracking of players. Providing the latest information, the live-streaming software will assist the resort’s golf course management team in monitoring the pace of play across both layouts, enabling potential slow-play bottlenecks to be quickly identified and avoided. And with real-time data instantly available and players accountable for the time they spend on the course, Praia D’El Rey will be able to boost its operational efficiency with enhanced course flow,