What is OntoGolf?
OntoGolf is a proprietary system for PGA/LPGA professionals designed to streamline key administrative tasks—such as registration, scheduling and payment—by automating the process. With OntoGolf, productivity is maximized by allowing instructors to manage schedules online, over the phone and at the pro shop.
How does OntoGolf help the instructor?
OntoGolf offers assistance across three key areas—Promotion, Integration and Generation.
Promotion:
The iPad
Station Promotes instructors and lessons while freeing up the cashier.
Integration:
Web integration with the OntoGolf station provides seamless scheduling, payment and check-in functionality
for easy lesson tracking.
Generation:
Generates additional lesson revenue by creating opportunities for the impulse purchase of golf lessons.
What does an instructor get with OntoGolf?
Packaged as a comprehensive system with both hardware and pre-loaded software, OntoGolf includes:
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Preinstalled iPad
in a durable and attractive stainless steel stand
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Integrated video portal
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Credit card and PayPal functionality
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World class reliability and speed using Amazon's web platform
What are the basic requirements for OntoGolf functionality?
For the iPad
Stand, an Internet connection is required for our preconfigured access point. OntoGolf is also compatible with Android and the iPhone OS.
Is OntoGolf secure?
Yes. Every effort has been made to ensure total security, including shipping each OntoGolf system with a preconfigured Wi-Fi access point. Your data is safely stored on Amazon's secure data center.
How is the stand installed?
The stand is a self-supported enclosure for the iPad
and is bolted to the floor. All hardware to secure the stainless steel stand to a concrete floor is included, the only thing you'll need is a drill. The entire installation process is approximately 30 minute and instructions can be found here.
(TBA)
Why have an iPad
stand?
The OntoGolf iPad
Stand is dedicated to processing golfer lesson scheduling and promoting golf lessons. This saves valuable counter and wall space while providing golfers with a design for ease of use and proximity to the tee line. An optional countertop version is also in development.
How will I know when lessons have been scheduled?
Automated notifications are sent to you when a golfer first schedules a golf lesson and thereafter whenever they check in for a scheduled lesson—allowing you to stay plugged in with upcoming lessons and arrivals. Additionally, OntoGolf facilitates automatic tracking of series and group lessons along with the number of lessons left on a package.
Can an independent instructor use OntoGolf?
This is a friendly licensing format for smaller golf clubs and independent professionals. Each stand can accommodate lesson management for up to 4 instructors. Larger facilities with more than 4 instructors can purchase additional stands.
Does OntoGolf allow me to accept credit cards?
Yes. OntoGolf uses both PayPal and Authorize.net—a secure credit card processor. Currently under development is an iPad
and iPhone compatible card reader.
Does OntoGolf support management facilities?
Developed with Management Facilities in mind, OntoGolf allows a Facility Administrator to view statistics and reports for individual and select golf facilities. The interface allows easy phone-to-web integration with an answering service of your choice.