| Dear Members, Clients & Friends,
Before getting to this week’s golf update, I wanted to let any clients know that my absence is due to the passing of my father on Tuesday.
In a remarkable and rather profound turn of events, my godfather, who was also my father’s brother-in-law, passed away unexpectedly within the same hour.
With Father’s Day approaching and the U.S. Open taking place this week, I am of course reflecting a lot. My godfather and I rarely missed an opportunity to discuss or watch golf together, and he took a keen interest in my coaching career, always wanting to know who I was working with and how things were going.
Knowing my father, however, he would have expected me to continue doing what I enjoy, so here is this week’s golf update.
A big thank you to everyone who took part in our recent FlightScope Challenge.
The challenge was simple: hit your shot, estimate your carry distance, and compare it to the actual measurement recorded by FlightScope.
One of the most interesting observations was just how difficult it is to accurately judge carry distance. While some players were remarkably close, many were surprised by the difference between their estimate and the actual number.
While it was great fun doing this with the driver, the real value lies in understanding the average carry distances of your irons and wedges. Many golfers select clubs based on their best shots rather than the distance they carry the ball most consistently. When last did you actually hit a shot significantly over your target? Most golfers come up short far more often than they fly the green.
In the coming weeks I will share some more findings from the challenge, including examples of how strike location on the clubface can significantly influence carry distance and consistency.
Developed in South Africa and with its roots right here in Stellenbosch, FlightScope continues to help golfers better understand their game, make more informed decisions, and ultimately enjoy the game even more.
Finally, some of you may remember Louis’ entertaining introduction of “The Scrape” chipping technique a few weeks ago. Around the same time I recorded a light-hearted follow-up video, which I never got around to publishing. I’ve included it below and hope you enjoy it. |
