SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES Many of you will have seen the portable teaching devices that are now commonly utilized by PGA Tour Professionals. The Professional Staff evaluated several alternative systems and are recommending the procurement of four Garmin R50 devices.
These devices will be purchased in the new year so that Members have an opportunity to utilize the technology and provide feedback.
We are excited about the timing of this new amenity for our Membership as it will help our year-round Members to enjoy the best possible practicing opportunities during the closure of the Driving Range this summer.
GARMIN R50 The system provides 15 ball and club metrics: • Ball data (examples) • Ball speed • Launch angle • Launch direction • Carry distance & total distance • Backspin / spin rate • Spin axis • Apex / height • Club speed • Club path • Face angle / face-to-path • Angle of attack • Dynamic loft • Lie / face orientation metrics
More importantly, the system has a very simple user interface via a 10-inch touchscreen, which the professional staff will be able to teach Members to use in less than 20 minutes.
This system will provide a more detailed learning experience for players and can also be utilized by the professional staff.
Most importantly, the system is portable so Members, after a short training session, will be able to sign these devices out for use. Initially, they will supplement the practice experience of Members using the temporary Driving Range while construction of the new range takes place. Then, once the new range opens, these devices can be used on the new west (irons tees) tees on the new Driving Range.
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