Found it Golf
Revolutionary equipment recovery platform that uses smart QR technology to protect and recover golf equipment, giving golfers peace of mind on and off the course.
Project Overview
Found it Golf addresses a universal problem for golfers: lost equipment. With golf gear representing significant investments, losing clubs, bags, or accessories can be both costly and frustrating. Our platform provides an innovative solution using QR technology combined with GPS tracking and secure communication.
The platform connects golfers who lose equipment with those who find it, facilitating safe and efficient returns while protecting privacy. By integrating smart tags, mobile technology, and a reward system, Found it Golf has created a community-driven solution that benefits all golfers.
Duration
8 months
Team Size
4 developers
Industry
Sports Tech
The Challenge
Golfers frequently lose expensive equipment on courses, driving ranges, and during travel, with limited options for recovery beyond hoping someone turns it in to lost and found.
Traditional lost and found systems at golf courses are inefficient, with no standardized way to connect finders with owners across different locations.
Privacy concerns prevented golfers from putting personal contact information directly on their equipment, making recovery difficult even when items were found.
No incentive system existed for good samaritans to actively help return found equipment, resulting in many items never being reunited with their owners.
Our Solution
Smart QR Tag System
Developed durable, waterproof QR tags that golfers can attach to any equipment. When scanned, tags instantly connect finders with owners through our secure platform without revealing personal information.
GPS Location Tracking
Implemented GPS tracking that records where equipment was found, helping owners retrace their steps and providing valuable data about where items are most commonly lost.
Privacy-Protected Communication
Built a secure messaging system that allows finders and owners to communicate without exchanging personal contact details, maintaining privacy while facilitating recovery.
Instant Alert System
Created real-time notifications via app and email when equipment is found, ensuring owners are immediately aware and can quickly arrange recovery.
Reward & Recognition System
Implemented a reward system that incentivizes finders to return equipment, creating a community of helpful golfers and increasing recovery rates significantly.
Key Features
Innovative technology protecting golf equipment worldwide
Durable QR Tags
Waterproof, UV-resistant tags designed to withstand golf course conditions
GPS Tracking
Location recording when items are found for easy recovery coordination
Secure Messaging
Privacy-protected communication between finders and owners
Instant Alerts
Real-time notifications when your equipment is found
Mobile App
iOS and Android apps for managing equipment and recoveries
Reward System
Incentives for good samaritans who help return lost equipment
Technical Implementation
Web Platform & Backend
Built on Laravel, the platform manages user accounts, equipment registration, QR code generation, and the entire recovery workflow with robust security measures.
- •Unique QR code generation and management system
- •Geolocation API integration for GPS tracking
- •Secure messaging system with encryption
Mobile Application Development
Native mobile apps provide golfers with instant access to their equipment registry, recovery management, and real-time notifications.
- •QR code scanning with camera integration
- •Push notifications for instant alerts
- •Offline capability for course use without connectivity
Privacy & Security Architecture
Designed with privacy-first principles to protect user information while facilitating equipment recovery.
- •Anonymous communication channels between users
- •Encrypted personal data storage
- •Secure payment processing for rewards
Results & Impact
Revolutionizing golf equipment recovery worldwide
Recovery rate for tagged equipment
Active users worldwide
Equipment value protected
App store rating
"Found it Golf has given me peace of mind on the course. Last month, I left my rangefinder at the 9th hole and got a notification within an hour that someone found it. The secure messaging made it easy to arrange pickup at the pro shop. This service has already paid for itself many times over!"
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