Your Course Awakens
With Intelligence
AI-powered insights from sensors below, drones above, and everything in between. Make every decision with confidence.
Intelligence From Every Angle
Your Morning,
Revolutionised
Before your first coffee, SmartCourse has already analysed your entire course. Wake up to intelligence, not uncertainty.
SmartCourse Intelligence is now available on WhatsApp. Access powerful turf and course insights directly through the world's most familiar messaging app — in multiple languages, anytime, anywhere. With over 3 billion people already on WhatsApp, you can now leverage SmartCourse tools in the platform you already know and trust.
Everything Connected.
Nothing Complicated.
One platform bringing together all your course data sources. From sensors to satellites, from irrigation to insights.
⚡Key Features
Real-time weather data for your course
RGB and NDVI (turf health) imagery
Supercharge your clipping volume data
Organise and track your course operations
Alerts & queries via messaging, driving by your data, powered by AI
Sensor data and KPI metrics to ensure your course is running at its best
Trends and patterns over time with the ability to annotate and add notes to your data
AI-powered recommendations
✓Integration Support
Hydroball Sensors
Supplied or existing
TDR Devices
Spectrum TDR Devices (e.g. FieldScout TDR 350 and other models)
Weather Stations
Connect your local weather station to SmartCourse*
Irrigation Controllers
Import irrigation reports
Flow Meters
Track actual usage*
LoRaWAN or NB-IoT Sensors
Wide range of sensors ranging from temperature and humidity to asset tracking
*hardware dependent
The Foundation
Precision Starts Underground
The Denodl Hydroball sensors provide the deepest understanding of your soil conditions. Beautifully engineered precision meets SmartCourse's AI-powered intelligence.
Compatible with existing Hydroball installations worldwide. Seamless integration guaranteed.
Turf Health Monitoring
Advanced multispectral analytics for precise golf course management and sustainable maintenance practices.
Visualisation Layers
RGB
Standard colour aerial imagery
RGB
Standard colour aerial imagery
Key Benefits
- NDVI health mapping – scheduled or when you need it*
- Stress detection before visual symptoms
- Historical health tracking
- Record keeping for your course and initiatives
- Integrated analysis with ground sensors
- Create and track product trials to determine effectiveness
- Back investment decisions with real data
- Tournament and seasonal preparation
- Planning and prioritisation
*Currently available in Portugal, South eastern Spain and Western Australia
Our Team
Our founding team combines decades of experience in technology and enterprise software to revolutionise course operations.
Justin Albertyn
Founder and CEO
Justin Albertyn
Technology leader specialising in IoT, digital transformation, and software delivery. C‑level expertise across manufacturing, finance, and agritech.
Shaun Schiffer
Founder and CTO
Shaun Schiffer
Experienced leader in software delivery and digital transformation, with a background in financial services, quality control, and IoT systems integration.
Philippe Weyland
Director, Business Affairs
Philippe Weyland
International corporate lawyer with extensive experience in software and financial services. Founded and exited SaaS businesses. Chief problem fixer.
Craig De Niese
Head of Operations
Craig De Niese
Former RAF aircraft engineer specialising in operations and trials for Eurofighter and F‑35 programmes. Ensures operational efficiency and readiness.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your operation. Scale when you need to.
- Local Weather Data
- Clipping Volume and GvX Growth Tracking
- Satellite Aerial Imagery
- NDVI Turf Health Monitoring
- AI Powered Insights
- WhatsApp Integration
- TDR Data Support
- Irrigation Data Support
Launching worldwide soon
Everything in Standard, plus
- Drones and Sensors
- GreenKeeper Pro Dashboard
- Custom development
- Custom reporting
- Custom integrations
- SLA and dedicated support
- On-site training
Frequently Asked Questions
Transforming Golf Course Sustainability
SmartCourse balances traditional expertise with cutting-edge technology, helping courses protect their legacy through measurable, data-driven sustainability while enhancing the playing experience.