Matt Holder from Loop Golf clears the air on The Tech Caddie podcast The Tech Caddie

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In this conversation, Mike Hendrix speaks with Matt Holder from Loop Golf, a startup in the golf industry. They discuss the topic of scraping, which is the process of gathering data from websites. Matt explains that scraping is not a new concept and has been used by search engines like Google for years. In the golf industry, scraping is used to gather pricing and tee sheet data to provide transparency and options for consumers. They also discuss the controversy surrounding scraping and the concerns of golf course operators. Matt highlights that Loop Golf aims to provide a positive experience for both golfers and operators by offering a convenient booking system and helping operators increase their revenue.

Takeaways

Scraping is a common practice in the tech industry and has been used by search engines like Google to gather data from websites.
In the golf industry, scraping is used to gather pricing and tee sheet data to provide transparency and options for consumers.
Loop Golf aims to provide a positive experience for both golfers and operators by offering a convenient booking system and helping operators increase their revenue.
There is a growing demand for improved booking experiences in golf, and companies like Loop Golf are working to bridge the gap and meet the needs of golfers and operators.

In this conversation, Mike Hendrix speaks with Matt Holder from Loop Golf, a startup in the golf industry. They discuss the topic of scraping, which is the process of gathering data from websites. Matt explains that scraping is not a new concept and has been used by search engines like Google for years. In the golf industry, scraping is used to gather pricing and tee sheet data to provide transparency and options for consumers. They also discuss the controversy surrounding scraping and the concerns of golf course operators. Matt highlights that Loop Golf aims to provide a positive experience for both golfers and operators by offering a convenient booking system and helping operators increase their revenue.

Takeaways

Scraping is a common practice in the tech industry and has been used by search engines like Google to gather data from websites.
In the golf industry, scraping is used to gather pricing and tee sheet data to provide transparency and options for consumers.
Loop Golf aims to provide a positive experience for both golfers and operators by offering a convenient booking system and helping operators increase their revenue.
There is a growing demand for improved booking experiences in golf, and companies like Loop Golf are working to bridge the gap and meet the needs of golfers and operators.

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