Ryder Cup: Keeping tournament executives ahead of the game with performance insights in their pocket
Learn how the Ryder Cup transforms complex data into concise, engaging video stories to streamline analytics for executives on the go with the help of SAP Business Data Cloud. Lataa tiedostoINTERNAL – SAP Only (delete if public)
Ryder Cup: Keeping tournament
executives ahead of the game with
performance insights in their pocket
Every two years, the Ryder Cup delivers golf with the volume turned all the way up.
Unlike traditional tournaments, it’s a team competition. When Europe and the United
States face off, every swing, putt, and strategy counts.
Behind the scenes, the event is as complex as it is thrilling. Two organizations—the
Professional Golfers’ Association of America and Ryder Cup Europe LLP—collaborate to
produce it, measuring their success across numerous performance indicators. To stay
informed, the Ryder Cup executive team needs quick, up-to-date access to key insights.
This requires tracking the event's status, website, logistics, and media operations using
automated, on-demand reporting capabilities.
Picture credit | PGA of America, Frisco, Texas, United States.
Used with permission.
Ryder Cup: Keeping tournament
executives ahead of the game with
performance insights in their pocket
Every two years, the Ryder Cup delivers golf with the volume turned all the way up.
Unlike traditional tournaments, it’s a team competition. When Europe and the United
States face off, every swing, putt, and strategy counts.
Behind the scenes, the event is as complex as it is thrilling. Two organizations—the
Professional Golfers’ Association of America and Ryder Cup Europe LLP—collaborate to
produce it, measuring their success across numerous performance indicators. To stay
informed, the Ryder Cup executive team needs quick, up-to-date access to key insights.
This requires tracking the event's status, website, logistics, and media operations using
automated, on-demand reporting capabilities.
Picture credit | PGA of America, Frisco, Texas, United States.
Used with permission.
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“Our decision-makers love how complex data is
transformed into concise, engaging video stories. This
innovation not only streamlines analytics for executives
on the go but also enhances strategic outcomes by
delivering clarity and speed directly to their smartphones.”
Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer, Ryder Cup Europe LLP
Ryder Cup, a joint venture of
Ryder Cup Europe LLP and The
Professional Golfers’ Association
of America
Surrey, United Kingdom
www.rydercup.com
Industry
Media, sports, and
entertainment
Employees
>200
Products and services
Competitive golf
tournaments and events
Featured solutions
SAP Business Data
Cloud, SAP Analytics
Cloud, and SAP AI Core
95%
Reduction in time to
access critical
performance insights
for mobile users
4x
Higher stakeholder
satisfaction with real-
time, video-based
analytics over PDF-
based reporting
Before: Challenges and opportunities
• Streamline complex data analysis into quick, digestible insights for busy professionals
• Provide real-time visibility into performance metrics without overwhelming data reports
• Reduce time spent navigating dense dashboards and static data visualizations
Why SAP
• SAP Business Data Cloud solution, enabling thorough integration of data sources for dynamic, video-
based analytics
• SAP Analytics Cloud solution, combining advanced analytics with the rapid creation of mobile-
friendly, custom video storytelling applications
• Access to SAP AI Core infrastructure, enhancing data processing with AI-driven insights for personalized
video content
After: Value-driven results
• Developed an intuitive mobile tool delivering performance insights through short video stories in
seconds
• Minimized manual data analysis and reporting, enabling faster decision-making with concise visualizations
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement through accessible, engaging performance updates
Delivering instant performance insights to smartphones through
concise video data stories using cloud solutions from SAP
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“Our decision-makers love how complex data is
transformed into concise, engaging video stories. This
innovation not only streamlines analytics for executives
on the go but also enhances strategic outcomes by
delivering clarity and speed directly to their smartphones.”
Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer, Ryder Cup Europe LLP
Ryder Cup, a joint venture of
Ryder Cup Europe LLP and The
Professional Golfers’ Association
of America
Surrey, United Kingdom
www.rydercup.com
Industry
Media, sports, and
entertainment
Employees
>200
Products and services
Competitive golf
tournaments and events
Featured solutions
SAP Business Data
Cloud, SAP Analytics
Cloud, and SAP AI Core
95%
Reduction in time to
access critical
performance insights
for mobile users
4x
Higher stakeholder
satisfaction with real-
time, video-based
analytics over PDF-
based reporting
Before: Challenges and opportunities
• Streamline complex data analysis into quick, digestible insights for busy professionals
• Provide real-time visibility into performance metrics without overwhelming data reports
• Reduce time spent navigating dense dashboards and static data visualizations
Why SAP
• SAP Business Data Cloud solution, enabling thorough integration of data sources for dynamic, video-
based analytics
• SAP Analytics Cloud solution, combining advanced analytics with the rapid creation of mobile-
friendly, custom video storytelling applications
• Access to SAP AI Core infrastructure, enhancing data processing with AI-driven insights for personalized
video content
After: Value-driven results
• Developed an intuitive mobile tool delivering performance insights through short video stories in
seconds
• Minimized manual data analysis and reporting, enabling faster decision-making with concise visualizations
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement through accessible, engaging performance updates
Delivering instant performance insights to smartphones through
concise video data stories using cloud solutions from SAP
99992enUS (25/11) © 2025 SAP SE or an SAP affiliate company. sap.com/terms-of-use
Want to know more?
Read the full story