Overview
The PGA Tour provides official data for professional golf on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and LPGA. The data includes live leaderboard scores, shot-by-shot data, player statistics, course information, tournament schedules, and results. The PGA Tour API offers the most detailed professional golf data available, including advanced metrics like Strokes Gained, driving distance, putting statistics, and round-by-round breakdowns. Access is available through the PGA Tour developer program and enterprise partnerships.
Pros
- Official PGA Tour data source
- ShotLink shot-by-shot data
- Strokes Gained advanced analytics
- Live tournament leaderboards
- Comprehensive player statistics
- Historical data with ShotLink
Cons
- No public API access
- Enterprise agreement required
- No WebSocket streaming
- Expensive for commercial use
- No public documentation
- Limited non-PGA Tour coverage
Best For
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
PGA Tour API is a solid choice for professional golf applications and golf analytics platforms, with an overall score of 8.2/10. While it performs well in most areas, consider no public api access when making your decision.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
7 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Public Leaderboard
Web-only
- Live leaderboards
- Basic player info
- Tournament schedules
Developer
Custom
- API access
- Shot-by-shot data
- Strokes Gained analytics
- Player statistics
Enterprise
Custom
- Full ShotLink data
- Redistribution rights
- Historical data
- Custom integrations
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