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What happens during the FlightScope Ball Speed Challenge?

Dear Members, Clients and Friends,

I hope everyone is staying dry, warm and safe in the current storm. The good news is that the forecast looks much better, with some great weather expected over the next 10 days, which makes it a great time to get back on the course – and to start understanding your game a little more clearly.

From guessing to knowing
One of the biggest challenges in golf today is not a lack of information – it’s too much of it.

Different opinions, different advice, and often a lot of guesswork.

That’s where technology can make a real difference.

That is where modern tools like FlightScope, together with the latest knowledge, make a real difference.

Ironically, technology is often seen as complicated – when in reality and in the right hands, it does the opposite – instead of complicating things, it simplifies them…

To help you understand for example:
• how far you actually hit it – hint – it’s usually not as far as you think, especially on average
• what you can do to become more efficient regardless of your age
• and where to focus your practice

Just some of the vital aspects that can let you improve fast so that you can have more fun out there.

You may have seen Louis’ recent piece introducing FlightScope and the Ball Speed Challenge – a great overview of what’s available at the club.

To make this even more accessible, we will also be bringing this experience directly onto the course next week.

During some of next week’s competitions, you’ll have a chance to take part in a simple tee-box challenge:

“How far do you actually hit it?”
A quick and fun way to compare perception with reality – and you’ll receive your numbers afterwards. The player who comes closest to guessing their carry distance also wins a prize at prize giving.

Alongside this, the FlightScope Ball Speed Challenge continues in the studio, where you will be hitting 5 balls and the one with the fastest ball speed, counts.

This will only take about 5 to 10 minutes – we will however be there to answer any questions you may have, for example “how can I increase my ball speed?!”

Just to remind you that this challenge will run in age categories – 18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+ (Men & Ladies)

The challenge will run through to The Open Championship in July, with prizes and recognition for top performances and most improvement in their age categories.

But it’s also not only about speed
At the same time, the Putting and On-course Masterclasses will be ongoing, focusing on the areas that influence scoring the most.

The combination of clear feedback (through technology), good decision making (on the course and around the greens), and a solid short game is what accelerates improvement the most.

If you would like to join the putting or on-course sessions, please click here.

If you would like to take part in the FlightScope Ball Speed Challenge, you can enter with any of our PGA Professionals.

See you on the tee box,
Erich
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