Golfstat to continue college golf live scoring amid NCAA’s decision to change providers

Last week, the NCAA made a major announcement in regards to the future of college golf.

Spikemark Golf will become the provider for all golf scoring and ranking services utilized by the NCAA, beginning with the 2023-24 season. Spikemark is transitioning into the role previously provided by Golfstat.

However, Golfstat isn’t going away. The company partnered with the NCAA for more than 30 years and serviced all levels of college golf with rankings and scoring. Those who are addicted to refreshing Golfstat’s feed will continue to do so at certain events.

Kathy Laesch, Golfstat’s president, released a statement Wednesday regarding the future.

“The NCAA’s decision to no longer utilize Golfstat as the official scoring and rankings service will be a huge change for all. Please do know that we did our best effort to present a comprehensive outline for the future of Golfstat, what changes we had already made, and the many reasons we’ve been able to service ALL of college golf for so long. As we move forward, we will continue to pursue our passion and purpose to support college golf.

“We will still be offering live scoring for events that choose to utilize the service at an affordable price that you are accustomed to. Along with this, we will make sure to find a solution with the new scoring platform to make sure those scores are submitted in a timely manner. Thank you to those that have already reached out with their intentions to use Golfstat live scoring this 23-24 season. You should expect to see a portal to register your event on our homepage in early August.

“We look forward to continuing to work with all of you. We will provide updates as they become available. Thank you and good luck this 2023-2024 college golf season!”

The statement also noted Golfstat’s extensive database with college golf data and its goal to preserving and making the information available in the future.

Although Golfstat is no longer partnered with the NCAA, it will continue to provide live scoring at certain events in the coming season.