# Golf-Centric Wristbands The Microsoft Band Wearable Features Post-Golfing Support By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-band-golf References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/microsoft-band-golf-taylormade-myroundpro/39027/) & [lumiaconversations.microsoft](http://lumiaconversations.microsoft.com/2015/08/20/microsoft-band-and-health-announcing-taylormades-myroundpro/) The [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quake-dawn-of-the-machine) Band just became unabashedly golfer-friendly. The wearable now works in conjunction with the [TaylorMade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylormade-golf) myRoundPro service, allowing users to access in-depth stats once they've finished their round of golf. The band will work with the TaylorMade golfing analytics service, and will provide Microsoft Band wearers with the ability to see detailed and mapped shot locations. Golfers can also access information on the proximity of their shot to the hole, scoring average, fairway hits and more. [Wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband) is set to play a huge role in the sports world, both at an amateur and elite level. Golf is one sport whose amateur players are willing to spend time and money on improving their game. The Microsoft Band with TaylorMade myRoundPro service caters to these folks as well as elite golfers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Golf Technology:** Opportunity for wearable technology companies to create specialized devices and services for golfers. - **Data-driven Golf Analytics:** Opportunity for data analytics companies to develop innovative solutions to analyze and improve golfers' performance. - **Amateur Sports Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to target the amateur sports market with specialized wearables and services. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for wearable technology companies to create specialized devices and services for golfers. - **Data Analytics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for data analytics companies to develop innovative solutions to analyze and improve golfers' performance. - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies to target the amateur sports market with specialized wearables and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Golfer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-connected-calibre-e4-x-malbon-golf-edition.md) - [Connected Golf Tracking Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-ct1-superstroke-edition.md) - [Golfer-Themed Smartwatch Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch4-pxg-golf-edition.md) - [Swing-Analyzing Golf Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-quartz.md) - [Data-Driven Golf Performance Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-performance-platform.md) - [Doppler-Based Golfer Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-tees-rainmaker-launch-monitor.md) - [GPS-Enabled Golfing Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushnell-wingman-hd.md) - [Connected Golfer Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-golf-glasses-concept.md) - [Extensive Golf Launch Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-r50.md)