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Overview
[edit]Kimcaddie is a South Korean IT company that provides golf facility information and reservation functions. The name "Kimcaddie" comes from the most common Korean surname, 'Kim,' and 'Caddie,' the golfer’s best companion. Kimcaddie organizes and provides information for the screen golf market, which has significant information asymmetry, and is expanding into the broader golf industry, including golf practice ranges and field golf.
History
[edit]- 2019: Kimcaddie established - 2020: Raised 550 million KRW in seed funding - 2020: Monthly Active Users (MAU) reached 100,000 - 2021: User count reached 150,000 (Feb 2021) - 2021: Raised 1.5 billion KRW in Pre-A funding (Jun 2021) - 2021: App downloaded 300,000 times (Nov 2021) - 2022: Raised 7.8 billion KRW in Series A funding (Apr 2022) - 2022: App downloaded 500,000 times (Jun 2022) - 2022: App downloaded 700,000 times (Dec 2022) - 2023: App downloaded 1 million times (Nov 2023) - 2024: Launch of subscription-based golf practice service "Practice Pass" (May 2024) - 2024: Selected for the "Baby Unicorn" program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (Jul 2024)
Kimcaddie App Services
[edit]Kimcaddie is a platform that provides comprehensive golf services, enabling users to easily and conveniently enjoy golf with a variety of features.
Screen Golf
[edit]- Real-time access to information on over 6,000 screen golf centers nationwide, with the ability to reserve without phone calls. - Compare prices at various screen golf brands like Golfzon, Golfzon Park, Friends Screen, SG Golf, and Bravo Golf. - Reviews and ratings allow users to choose venues based on other people's experiences. - Receive up to 10,000 KRW discounts at participating screen golf centers via the app. - Points are earned with payment reservations and can be used for future reservations. - The app enables users to check and compare nearby screen golf centers based on their current location.
Practice Pass
[edit]- A subscription service for regular practice, allowing users to visit and use golf practice ranges without location or facility restrictions. - Access to indoor and outdoor practice ranges and studios such as GDR, SDR, VSE, Kakao VX, QED, and more. Recently, par-3 golf courses are also included in the service. - Practice anywhere at partnered practice centers near home or work.
Golf Lessons
[edit]- Connects users to various golf lesson programs for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. - Offers one-on-one coaching through professional golfer matchmaking services. - Special offers on one-time lessons and trial lessons through Kimcaddie.
AI Services
[edit]- Swing Analysis: AI analyzes user swing data, providing detailed feedback and improvement suggestions. Swing speed, angle, impact position, and more can be visualized. The analysis uses big data from professional golfers to identify strengths and weaknesses. - Score Management: Users can upload scorecard images to automatically record round results and track personal records to aid skill improvement. - Golf Bag Management: Stores golf equipment information, automatically recording details such as shaft and brand for each club.
Commerce
[edit]- Golf Travel: Offers popular golf travel packages, including flight, accommodation, and golf rounds, with user reviews and travel information. - **Golf Equipment**: Online shopping for golf clubs, apparel, accessories, and more, with regular discounts and promotions.
Content
[edit]- Golf Information Posts: From basic guides for beginners to the latest trends and expert tips, a variety of golf-related content is available. - Golf Wiki: A comprehensive glossary of golf terms, rules, and techniques, consolidating all golf-related information in one place.
Golf Talk Community
[edit]- A space where golf enthusiasts can communicate freely. - Users can share experiences, review equipment, and exchange information about golf courses. - Features are also available to find golf friends or partners for screen golf or field golf.
Kimcaddie for Business Owners
[edit]Kimcaddie Business Solutions
[edit]Screen Golf
[edit]A service for business owners. It provides all necessary features for screen golf center management, including member management, call management, reservation and sales tracking, helping owners run their businesses smoothly. Currently, over 6,000 screen golf centers are using Kimcaddie for management. It offers features like time-based discounts, member management, and instant booking to help prevent no-shows.
Golf Practice Ranges
[edit]Kimcaddie offers the Practice Pass service for golf practice range operators. Over 1,000 practice ranges are registered on the Kimcaddie platform, allowing members to easily reserve and use golf practice facilities. The service includes member management, reservation and sales tracking, and statistical analysis to help range operators run their businesses efficiently.
Golf Lessons
[edit]Kimcaddie offers various functions for golf lesson professionals. Over 3,000 golf instructors are registered on the Kimcaddie platform, and instructors can easily manage lesson bookings, schedules, and members through the Kimcaddie reservation system. This enables instructors to run classes efficiently while providing users with easy access to lessons.
Kimcaddie Automated Solutions
[edit]Kimcaddie’s automated solutions help business owners reduce labor costs and enable 24-hour operation. Features include automated reservation systems, access and security management, real-time monitoring, and customer guidance systems. Owners can remotely manage their operations, while customers can use services conveniently. Kimcaddie also offers a small business support program that provides up to 5 million KRW for setup costs.
Media
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