Golf Stats API- Real-Time & Historical Golf Data for Apps — SportsFirst

Golf Stats API

Modern golf applications demand precision, speed, and rich analytics. At SportsFirst, our Golf Stats API delivers exactly that—real-time golf scoring data, advanced player performance metrics, leaderboard updates, and deep analytics built for today’s golf apps, fantasy platforms, and sports tech systems.

Whether you're building a fan app, fantasy game, coaching dashboard, or a tournament management platform, our API offers golf data integration that is fast, scalable, and incredibly reliable.

Why SportsFirst Golf Stats API Is the Industry Standard

Our API is engineered for sports apps that cannot compromise on accuracy or speed.

With Golf Stats API, you get:

• Live scoring data updated in milliseconds

• Access to global golf tournaments

• Secure endpoints with 99.9% uptime

• Developer-friendly documentation

• Scalable, enterprise-grade architecture

From amateur circuits to professional tours, our solution powers intuitive, data-driven golf experiences across the globe.

1. Golf Data Integration Made Simple

No more juggling multiple sources or building complex parsers. Our system provides golf data integration through a unified API that supports:

• Tournament schedules

• Pairings & tee times

• Player bios and stats

• Course data

• Round-by-round scoring

You save development time, improve consistency, and deliver a smoother user experience.

2. Golf Player Performance Stats for Smarter Insights

Performance analysis is a core requirement in modern golf apps.

Our API delivers detailed golf player performance stats, including:

• Fairways hit

• Greens in regulation (GIR)

• Putts per round

• Driving accuracy & distance

• Scrambling %

• Birdies, bogeys, eagles

Developers can use these insights to build:

• Coaching tools

• Fantasy prediction models

• Player comparison dashboards

• Broadcast overlays

3. Real-Time Golf Leaderboard Data API

Users expect leaderboards to update instantly—especially during live play.

With our golf leaderboard data API, you get:

• Live scorecards

• Player positions

• Stroke-by-stroke updates

• Round progression

• Cut-line tracking

Perfect for fantasy platforms, live-event apps, and TV integration systems.

4. Accurate Golf Scoring Data Feed

Our golf scoring data feed delivers verified, tournament-grade scoring information with unmatched speed and stability.

Data includes:

• Hole-by-hole scoring

• Completed round summaries

• Live updates from official scorers

• Weather-based scoring conditions

You can trust the API to power mission-critical applications where accuracy truly matters.

5. Real-Time Golf Analytics API for AI & Predictive Systems

If you're building next-generation sports technology, this section is for you. Our real-time golf analytics API unlocks advanced capabilities like:

• Player form prediction

• Shot-level probability modeling

• Momentum analysis

• AI-driven commentary

• Performance heat maps

This empowers developers to create futuristic golf experiences using AI, machine learning, and predictive insights.

How to Use the Golf Stats API

import axios from 'axios';

const API_KEY = "YOUR_API_KEY";
const BASE_URL = "https://api.sportsfirst.net/golf/v1/leaderboard";

async function getLeaderboard(tournamentId) {
  try {
    const response = await axios.get(`${BASE_URL}?tournament=${tournamentId}`, {
      headers: {
        "Authorization": `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
        "Content-Type": "application/json"
      }
    });

    console.log("Leaderboard Data:", response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("API Error:", error.message);
  }
}

getLeaderboard("PGA2026");

{
  "tournament": "PGA Championship",
  "round": 2,
  "leaderboard": [
    {
      "player_id": 112,
      "name": "John Doe",
      "score": -8,
      "position": 1,
      "round_scores": [68, 66]
    }
  ]
}

Use Cases: Who Can Benefit from Golf Stats API?

Fantasy Sports Platforms

Live scoring, projections, player stats.

Golf Coaching Apps

Performance analytics, consistency tracking.

Fan Engagement Apps

Leaderboards, match insights, highlights.

Tournament Management Systems

Real-time scoring & event administration.

Media & Broadcast Platforms

On-screen graphics, data overlays, AI narration.

FAQ

1. What type of data does the Golf Stats API provide?

Our API delivers live scoring, player performance stats, leaderboard updates, course information, tee times, and analytics data.

2. How accurate is the scoring data feed?

We source data directly from official tournament scorers, ensuring a highly reliable golf scoring data feed with near-real-time updates.

3. Can this API support fantasy sports platforms?

Absolutely. The Golf Stats API is designed to power fantasy scoring, projections, AI models, and more.

4. Do you offer historical golf data?

Yes—multi-year archives are available for building AI models, predictive engines, and performance dashboards.

5. Is there developer support for integration?

Yes, we provide documentation, onboarding assistance, and integration support for all clients using our golf leaderboard data API or analytics endpoints.