Ohio Golf Journal December 2017

Technology Continues to Drive Golf FRED Altvater You Know You are a Golfaholic if: You think the Golf Channel’s Travel Expert, Matt Ginella Has the Absolute Best Job in theWorld. If you drink, don’t drive. Don’t even putt. ~ Dean Martin Advanced technology has become so widely used in golf today that we have devoted several pages to the affect it is having on golf. Ace Indoor Golf is one of the leading golf simulator installers in the country. Simulators allow golfers to play well-known courses from around the world in the comfort of an indoor location with a cold beverage and hot sandwich nearby. Trackman, FlightScope and other technology are helping golfers find the best equipment and hone their swings. TopGolf is a relatively new phenomena that is drawing golfers in record numbers. The new Carl’s Golfland Trackman Driving Range APP is providing every golfer access to the same technology that tour professionals like, Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth use to improve their games. Greg Norman has introduced his newest innovation, the “Shark Experience,” that brings golf tips, sports scores, and live television to every golf cart. Millennials, who have grown up playing a variety of video games, love technology and Hi-Tech golf facilities and usage of this technology may be the impetus to bring more young adults to the game. The Golf Rules are even affected by the every-changing and advanced usage of new technology on the course. Richard Todd tells us when we can and can’t use our range finders. Is all of this technology too much for the average golfer? It can be a bit overwhelming, but it is here to stay and as long as golfers will pay for the latest and greatest technological advancement, they will continue to be an important part of your golf experience. Wait a minute, I need to grab my range finder, Trackman unit and new hi-tech driver before I head out to the golf simulator. I’ll see you on the Back 9. Ohio Golf Journal