I am always looking for new ways to utilize technology to help the players that I coach and the members here at my club. With technology constantly advancing things that used to cost lots of money are now more affordable. I am able to break down and analyze peoples swings and putting strokes on video with my iPhone 10 or my iPad. The software is already loaded in and it makes giving a lesson more streamlined. I can even give video reviews of the students swings and send them back their swing analysis with my voice telling them what they need to work on. I can essentially give a swing lesson over the phone. If you would like this sort of service, then text me your swing at 229-506-0882. It’s only $5 and you can get better without having to schedule a lesson. Make sure to video your full swing down your hand line when sending in the video. This is a quick way to get better using technology and work on your game during the busy work week.
There are numerous other ways to utilize technology. One of my favorite ways to help players is to fit them for clubs. Technology is always advancing with golf clubs and putters. I am currently in the works on getting set up to fit people for putters. I think that putter technology has long trailed behind all other equipment and is an area that every Amateur player needs to work on improving. I often tell players that are considering new equipment to look at golf equipment the same way they look at their other technology such as their cell phone. The difference between the new equipment in the golf industry and the old is the same as the difference in your iPhone 10 and your old flip phone. The same people who design that kind of technology are now working in the golf business.
Take a look at Bryson Dechambeau for example. He has been often scrutinized for his approach to the game. He is referred to as “The Mad Scientist.” He has taken a totally different approach to the game and he uses technology to review empirical data to figure out how to be as consistent as possible with his game. It is working tremendously for him. He has used this data to determine that his swing works best with golf clubs that are all the same length, grips that are all 4 times the size of normal grips, and a putter that has descending loft technology (Sik Golf) and a grip that runs up the length of his left arm. Now, I do not recommend trying to play golf the way Bryson is unless you have an expert instructor lead you in that direction but what we can all learn from Bryson is that you need to utilize technology and play your own game. Technology is a tool that we can all utilize to get better at golf. If you would like some help improving your game please come see me in person for a private lesson or simply text me your swing.
Your Neighborhood PGA Pro,
Justin Sigmon, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Stone Creek Golf Club