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ombining state-of-the-art
technology with a hands-on
lesson program, Indian Wells
Golf Resort offers a unique, digital
approach to improving your game.
"Indian Wells Golf Resort is very
fortunate to have an indoor game im-
provement center featuring the Swing
Lab," said Head PGA Professional
Tom Burley. "The Swing Lab has a
few distinct features that provide
what most golfers are looking for: the
V1 Pro Digital Coaching System and
a FlightScope Launch Monitor."
V1 Sports is recognized as one of
the leaders in software development
and online and mobile applications
for the sports training industry.
Burley says the current software
in the Swing Lab allows students to
view a playback of their swing while
the instructor offers solutions to help
correct any problems.
"Whenever students can see them-
selves in motion swinging a club, it
tends to be much easier for them to
understand what the instructor is see-
ing and the message we're trying to
convey," Burley said.
In addition, FlightScope Launch
Monitors provide accurate readings
of distance, flight, ball speed, spin,
angle of attack, launch angle, and
much more.
"This provides us with a base to
look at and crunch numbers, which
we then use to try to provide the stu-
dent with optimal performance on
the course," Burley said.
The Swing Lab is open year-round
to get your game in shape and to give
you the most comprehensive feed-
back on your golf swing.
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f you've taken a little break from
golf during the hot summer
months, Indian Wells Golf Resort
PGA Head Golf Professional Tom
Burley has a couple of pointers to
help you ease back into the game.
>> Setup. It's easy to overlook
this part of your routine. Setting up
to the golf ball correctly helps you
to align correctly, as well as make a
proper turn and transfer your
weight during the motion. Too often
we neglect our setup and assume
because it feels good, it is good. Try
practicing with alignment rods to
help square yourself up to the ball
and the target for more consistency.
>> putting. You want to make
sure that the ball is leaving the put-
ter face on its intended target line.
To check this, place a yardstick or a
2' x 4' piece of wood down on a level
surface. Place your ball in the mid-
dle of the yardstick or 2' x 4' and see
if you can hit a straight putt with the
ball staying on the yardstick or 2' x 4'
for the entire length of the roll. If
you can consistently get the ball
started on the line, you will have a
better chance of making more putts.
Training grOund
Swing Lab offers precise analysis and video feedback
<< The indoor Swing Lab provides
a digital approach to learning.
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