# Second-Screen Golf Experiences IRCODE’s Player Profiles Connect Fans to On-Screen Athletes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-12-06 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/player-profiles References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ircode-named-technology-partner-of-jm-eagle-la-championship-introducing-a-first-of-its-kind-interactive-fan-experience-302428238.html) & [IRCODE](http://www.IRCODE.com/) At the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship, IRCODE debuted Player Profiles, a new LIVE+ capability to bring fans closer to athletes without prompts, QR codes, or static triggers. In addition to offering an [on-site fan experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telstra-touch-and-track), IRCODE, as a Technology Partner, introduced an interactive viewer experience for fans at home. When players appeared on-screen, viewers used the IRCODE app to scan their screen and instantly accessed a full, interactive profile for shopping their favorite players’ gear, diving deeper into their stories and learning more about the causes that are meaningful to them. Player Profiles leverages IRCODE's patented EXACT Match technology and proprietary computer vision, and applies real-time visual recognition to usher in the next generation of [second-screen entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleils-interactive). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 57% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Second-screen Interactivity:** The advent of real-time player information delivery through secondary devices enhances viewer engagement and changes traditional viewing habits. - **Computer Vision Application:** Integrating advanced visual recognition technology with live broadcasts offers a novel way to deliver personalized and contextual content. - **Fan-centric Sports Technology:** Innovative tech solutions like IRCODE's Player Profiles redefine how fan interactions with athletes and sports content are personalized. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Entertainment:** Introducing interactive, technology-enhanced viewing experiences represents a shift in how fans consume and engage with sports content. - **Augmented Reality Platforms:** The use of augmented reality and computer vision in sports enhances the depth of viewer interaction, paving the way for immersive experiences. - **Digital Media Solutions:** Emerging technologies that enable seamless integration of live content with interactive features hold the potential to transform digital media consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Staredown Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-screen-staredown.md) - [GPS-Enabled Golfing Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushnell-wingman-hd.md) - [Second-Screen Vehicle Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-squares.md) - [Second-Screen Sidekicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hutty.md) - [Golf Course Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingman-hd.md) - [Large-Scale Livestream Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-big-reward.md) - [Second-Screen Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-mate.md) - [Second-Screen Watch Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-elf-time-show.md) - [Collaborative Gen Z Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-timeout.md)