A new state-of-the-art indoor golf studio at the University of Stirling will enable golf scholars to use data-driven insights to perfect their game.
Powered by Trackman ball tracking technology, the simulator will allow Stirling golfers to play the best courses in the world from the University campus, while providing detailed analysis on their technique.
Funded through a grant from the Macleod Foundation, and launched by Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, the Performance Golf Studio further enhances the facilities at the on-campus Golf Pavilion.
Dean Robertson, Head of Golf at the University of Stirling, said: “The University of Stirling is one of the top destinations for golf scholars in the UK – with many of our alumni going on to compete in the professional game – such as Catriona Matthew, Richie Ramsay and Graeme Robertson.
“Our Performance Golf Studio further elevates the excellent facilities we have here at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and complements our existing coaching methods, delivered here at Stirling and out on course. The technology allows our golfers to realistically simulate playing on some of the best courses in the world, while using data-driven insights to hone their technique.
“We are thankful to the Macleod Foundation for its ongoing support and look forward to seeing our scholars reap the benefits of the new facility in the coming months and years.”
The Performance Golf Studio – located beside the campus Golf Pavilion – has two bays which combine radar and camera technology to provide a realistic and immersive experience. Golfers can choose to play a host of top courses, with the premium graphics engine, realistic 3D audio and virtual atmospherics creating a stunningly authentic environment, where weather changes and conditions evolve.
Golfers play their ball into the screen, which accurately tracks projection, and performance data – including club speed, launch angle, spin rate and carry distance – which is instantly made available on a bay-side monitor. Working with Dean, the golfers can use the data to analyse their performance and adjust in pursuit of perfecting their game.
Neal Hughes, from the Macleod Foundation, said: “The Macleod Foundation has been a supporter of the University of Stirling golf programme for over 40 years, and we are delighted to be able to contribute to its continued success whether by supporting students directly or by assisting in capital projects such as this.”
