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Shamrocks and ShanksAuthor: steve moore
The idea behind the Podcast is to search out the best professionals in world golf and get their opinions and information to help the club player improve their own game and then to help other coaches learn from our guests experiences along their own professional journey.... Language: en-us Genres: Games, Golf, Leisure, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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UpGame - Improving Performance with Statistics
Episode 7
Thursday, 28 August, 2025
My guest on today’s episode is Ewen from Upgame, one of the leading statistics apps in golf. 0:00 – 5:00Introduction to the episode, why stats apps matter, and overview of Upgame’s key differentiator — satellite image–based data entry that makes input easier and more reliable.5:00 – 10:00Explaining Pro vs. Basic versions of Upgame, including features like target entry and dispersions, and addressing the challenge of making stats simple enough for club golfers.10:00 – 15:00How coaches and academies integrate Upgame differently — from elite players to juniors — with examples of dashboards, coach connectivity, and insights for lesson planning.15:00 – 20:00Highlighting overlooked statistics like shot frequency by yardage, and the importance of smarter game planning through target dispersions and course overlays.20:00 – 25:00Example of Sawgrass 17th used to illustrate dispersion patterns; discussion of strategy and the value of tournament-based dispersion data under pressure.25:00 – 30:00Detailing the TrackMan partnership, including automatic stat integration for simulator rounds and shot analysis data syncing to Upgame for planning and preparation.30:00 – 35:00Discussion of new features, especially mental process tracking, where players tag mindset quality alongside shots to measure performance correlations.35:00 – 40:00Introduction of AI insights that auto-summarize rounds, expansion of benchmarking options (PGA/LPGA, Division I, WAGR, juniors), and importance of reliable data.40:00 – 45:00Advice for club golfers: why using stats matters, why Upgame is the most practical choice, overview of subscription options (including 6-month seasonal), and closing thanks with website/social links.Support the show
