StatMando Joins Forces with PDGA to Enhance Disc Golf Experience

Disc golf enthusiasts have long benefited from the in-depth data analysis provided by StatMando. This innovative platform has not only enriched the fan experience but also helped shape the sport as a whole. After years of building strong relationships with the disc golf community, StatMando is now proud to be part of the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) family.

StatMando's journey began in 2021 when three passionate individuals – Dion Arlyn, Evan Kerns, and Hans Anderson – came together to fill a gap in the sport. They wanted to provide statistical reference tools for professional disc golfers competing on the Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) and at PDGA Majors, just like Major League Baseball has done for years.

The first StatMando product, the website, went live during the 2021 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championship. Soon after, they began interacting with fans on social media platforms and providing real-time data to live broadcasts. As their value became apparent, the founders scaled up their efforts to create a commercially viable entity.

Over time, an open-source community of researchers and collaborators grew around StatMando, contributing to its analysis and output volume. The organization hired members of this engaged community as contractors and started generating revenue. Their hard work paid off as they formed strong working relationships with the PDGA technology team.

By early 2022, conversations turned from just benefiting from each other's data to exploring ways to directly enhance PDGA tournament directors' and members' experiences through digital projects. Today, StatMando is officially part of the PDGA family, bringing new digital tools and experiences to all stakeholders within the organization.

Each founder will now dedicate their full-time efforts to enhancing the fan experience and shaping the sport's future. Evan Kerns and Hans Anderson will join the technical team at the PDGA, focusing on growing both platforms' capabilities. Dion Arlyn, with his extensive professional journey, will become the director of product for the PDGA, applying lessons learned to create more value across member-facing experiences.

The PDGA is thrilled about this acquisition, recognizing the opportunities and challenges in disc golf scoring and statistics. Peter Crist, director of technology at the PDGA, emphasized that bringing StatMando's expertise in-house marks a significant step forward for their organization.

With StatMando now part of the PDGA family, fans can look forward to even more engaging experiences, new digital tools, and innovative ways to enjoy the sport they love.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/pdga-acquires-statmando