Originally conceived by USGA agronomists for the U.S. Open and other USGA events, the GS3 Ball is engineered to provide superintendents with actionable data, making it a must-have tool for every golf course maintenance operation.
With over 15,000 data points, the GS3 Ball measures green speed, smoothness, trueness, and firmness.
Integrated with the DEACON management system, the GS3 Ball provides quicker roll tests, precise measurements, automatic data upload, and eliminates operator bias.
Measuring playing surface conditions, setting targets, providing historical comparisons, and improved stakeholder communications.
In development for five years, the GS3 Ball was successfully tested at 2023 USGA championships and is now a standard tool at future USGA events.
Instant feedback from dropping and rolling the GS3 Ball.
No matter who is dropping and rolling, the GS3 Ball delivers consistent data collection.
Automated data flow to mobile device that synchronizes to web version.
The GS3 Ball measures turf firmness, assessing ball control, bounce and turf health on every green. Maintaining proper firmness is essential for challenging and consistent playing conditions.
Green speed, measured in feet per second (or stimpmeter readings), affects the challenge and playability of a golf course, enhancing the golfer experience. Consistent green speed ensures fair and reliable putting conditions.
The GS3 Ball detects putting green flatness and uniformity, resulting in a predictable ball path. Trueness is vital: an uneven surface can cause a golf ball to wobble side to side, thus affecting the ability to make a putt.
The GS3 Ball evaluates putting green evenness by identifying undulations and irregularities. A smooth green is crucial for accurate ball roll and a consistent putting surface.
DEACON is a digital management system that allows course facility managers to optimize resource allocation while enhancing the overall golf experience. DEACON improves course management by:
• Real-time data analysis on app and desktop.
• Set and track metrics with the GS3 Ball.
• To learn more about the functionality of DEACON, click here:
Start your data collection journey today. With the GS3™ Ball and DEACON®, you can easily collect and log key performance metrics and maintenance practices, giving you the ability to make data-informed decisions. If you need any help, please reach out at greensection@usga.org.
These products and services are eligible for purchase by golf course owners, operators, architects, and major professional golf tours.
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Golfer satisfaction is 80% tied to the quality of the putting surface. All the resources we can put into making those surfaces better helps us satisfy our customers. The GS3 ball is as easy as it gets to use: it’s quick and not a hassle. We can instantaneously put the information into our phones. It’s there for us to look back on and use to make informed decisions for the day, week, or month.