Portugal is a burgeoning golf market. And it's also one of the most innovative.
While many high-end courses have amazing comfort stations, Salgados Golf Club in the Algarve region is going one step further by launching an on-course delivery system for food and drinks and claims this is the first of its kind in Europe.
"Integrating this unique delivery option and AI concierge technology enhances our ability to serve golfers efficiently and in a memorable way," Jon Schauder, Troon Executive at Salgados Golf Club, said in a statement. "Advances in technology streamline the ordering process, allowing golfers to enjoy our service quickly via drone in addition to our buggy bar.”
The process is as easy as 1-2-3. Golfers anywhere on the course send an order
to the clubhouse using WhatsApp. The food staff gets right to work preparing it and boxing it up. The order is hooked up to a drone, which then takes to the skies.
“This service is yet another step by the team at Salgados Golf Club in their commitment to provide an incredible golf experience,” said Troon Senior vice president Ricardo Catarino. “We congratulate Jon and his team on never resting on their past accomplishments and being willing to look at new ways to delight their guests. Salgados Golf Club has always been a favorite play in the Algarve and it just keeps getting better and better.”
Salgados Golf Club is an 18-hole layout on the Algarve coast near Salgados Beach and Salgados Lagoon Nature Reserve. The club is managed by Troon.
Todd Kellyis the assistant managing editor of Golfweek.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golf course in Portugal launches on-course food and drink drone delivery service
