Web App + Website Development

Creating lifelong golfers with Watson Links

CLIENT
  • Watson Links
SERVICES
  • IA / UX / UI
  • QA Testing
  • WordPress Development
  • App Development
  • Web Maintenance

Eliminating the need for manual administration.

Summary

Watson Links is dedicated to providing children with the resources to learn good behaviors through golf. This initiative, led by eight-time major champion Tom Watson, aims to offer kids the same opportunities he had to cultivate a love for golf and develop a deep passion for the game.

These fundamental golf skills bring friendship, empowerment, independence and possibilities because don’t forget, “Everyone loves golf!”

THE Challenge

Tom Watson's team was overwhelmed by the demands of managing an in-person admin system. With two intertwined audiences (the Tom Watson team + players and mentors), the digital environment required a tight set of features and functionalities to achieve a clean user flow with all the necessary info and options.

We were challenged to develop a solution that eliminated the need for manual administration, informed prospective users about the benefits of the Watson Links program, facilitated easy sign-ups, and helped users find participating locations.

A golf mentor and a young golfer on the field together looking down the green.

OUR WEB DEVELOPMENT SOLUTION

We developed two separate experiences: a web app and a marketing site.

The web app’s purpose was to communicate with users, simplify sign ups and organize mentors, while the marketing site highlighted the benefits of the program and attracted prospects.

Our team tee'd this up by implementing quality features like automatic notifications for tee times and quick-glance views for mentors.

Now, tasks that were previously handled manually by a human could be automatically powered by our web app, including communication, scheduling, and user interaction.

OUR WEB DESIGN SOLUTION

In addition to developing for peak performance, the site needed to portray the importance of Watson’s mission and its impact on the community.

We expanded Watson Links’ branding to tell its story, educate the public and establish an online presence. Utilizing lively arrangements, our flexible layouts created an informative and entertaining flow for users.

The energetic feel of both the marketing website and web app were designed for the ability to grow as Watson Links grows, and to continue to be a helpful resource for many years into the future.