I qualified as a PGA Professional in 2009, just two years after the first iPhone was released. I can still remember the excitement I felt at being able to download a coaching app and show my clients their golf swings in slow motion. In the subsequent 16 years the pace of technological change and its impact on our daily lives have been nothing short of transformative.
Every aspect of golf has benefitted from this tech boom. We are truly spoiled by how we can watch golf from the comfort of our own homes. Could you imagine going back to the days of golf coverage, with no shot tracking or full course layout and shot previews? Inconceivable!
Driving ranges with Toptracer or Trackman are now expected and considered the norm. If you were to have a golf lesson without seeing your swing on video you’d feel ripped off, and the thought of buying a golf club without considering tech analysis would be simply unthinkable.
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The above technology has been embraced and welcomed by the golfing world. But just as the rise of online shopping once made even the busiest pro shops nervous, it is now the dawn of AI that is causing concern across industries, leaving many worried that their job could soon become obsolete.
Here is where I believe AI already has and could potentially come in to replace traditional lessons for many:
AI Driven Coaching Apps
Always on and always ready, AI never needs a break or a pre-booked appointment to work. Simply set up to record your swing and get instant feedback on what you need to work on with recommended practice drills.
Stats Don’t Lie
Many have already adopted performance shot tracking tech like Arccos, which tracks your whole game and performance with every club. Gaining this type of insight empowers golfers to know exactly what area they need to practice for improved performance. I predict this technology will become more powerful and will offer adjustable advice in real time based on conditions and how well you are hitting the ball that day.
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Personalised Practice Plans
Writing practice plans can be very time consuming for coaches. Chat GPT is honestly nothing short of amazing for how quickly it can reply to your request for a detailed practice plan to suit your exact needs. The more…
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