Development of Information Platform for Managing Golf Courses and Caddie Operations

Abstract

This research aims to develop a web application platform to address the current issues in golf course and caddy management, such as ineffective communication, disorganised data management, and uneven task distribution. The developed information platform utilises the Django framework as a tool for system development using Python, employs phpMyAdmin for database interaction, and incorporates Vue.js and Vuetify frameworks to enhance HTML, JavaScript, and CSS for user interface design. This platform efficiently manages golf course data, caddy information, golf course bookings, and communication between golf courses and golfers. The evaluation of technology acceptance was conducted using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with a sample group of 30 employees and caddies from the golf business. The findings indicated a high level of technology acceptance among users (  = 4.13, S.D. = 0.91), suggesting that the system is user-friendly, beneficial, and well-received by actual users. These results align with previous studies that found perceived usefulness and ease of use positively influence attitudes and intentions towards technology adoption. Furthermore, this research presents a comprehensive approach to developing an information platform that integrates golf course data management, caddy management, and communication between golf courses and golfers. This topic remains an interesting area for further study, including the development of additional functionalities, improvements in system performance, and investigations into the platform's long-term impacts on the business efficiency of golf courses.