Did you know that artificial intelligence (AI) is now playing a big role in sports? Golf is one of them. AI is transforming how golfers of all levels analyze and improve their swings. What once required hours of in-person lessons and subjective feedback can now be augmented with data-driven insights delivered in seconds.
At the core of this shift is computer vision. AI-powered apps use a smartphone or launch monitor to track body positions, club path, face angle, tempo, and ball flight. Platforms like “TrackMan” and “Foresight Sports” capture precise radar-based measurements, while newer camera-based systems analyze swing mechanics frame by frame. By comparing a player’s motion to large datasets of professional and amateur swings, the software can pinpoint inefficiencies such as early extension, over-the-top moves, or inconsistent weight transfer.