I Employed an AI Golf Coach

I’ve written so much about AI. In some methods, I believe AI is useful. In others, I’m satisfied it’s doing extra hurt than good.

As a result of I’m nonetheless fascinated, and admittedly hopeful about AI being of profit to extra than simply faculty college students trying to cheat on a check, I made a decision I’d do some extra exploring of ChatGPT, probably the most well-known AI chatbot.

Whereas exploring ChatGPT, I discovered you’ll be able to work together with different GPTs, customized variations of ChatGPT which might be educated on totally different information and created for particular functions. Whereas doing so, I stumbled upon an AI golf coach GPT.

You see the place that is heading. Can an AI golf coach present useful instruction or is it only a gimmick?

Analyzing My Swing

On the present time, ChatGPT doesn’t have the flexibility to research movies. It may possibly, nevertheless, take a look at photographs. So I despatched the Golf Professional AI Golf Coach an image of my backswing place and requested it what I used to be doing properly and, extra importantly, what I used to be doing flawed.

What I’m doing properly, in accordance with an AI golf coach

Your backswing reveals some constructive parts and areas for enchancment. Right here’s what I observe:

Higher Physique Rotation: You may have a very good shoulder flip, which is important for producing energy.

Membership Place: The membership seems to be in a very good place on the high of your backswing, indicating that you just’re setting your self up properly for the downswing.

What I’m doing poorly, in accordance with an AI golf coach

Weight Distribution: It appears that evidently your weight remains to be extra in your again foot slightly than being extra balanced or barely shifted in direction of the lead foot. This could have an effect on your transition and influence.

Hip Rotation: Your hips seem like comparatively static. Guaranteeing that your hips flip alongside along with your shoulders may help with a extra fluid and highly effective swing.

Arm Place: Examine in case your lead arm is straight on the high of your backswing. A bent lead arm can result in inconsistent strikes.

What an actual golf coach has to say

Honest sufficient, “coach.” However, what does an actual coach need to say? I confirmed the identical image to an area golf coach. Right here’s what he needed to say.

There’s not a lot I might change. It appears to be like fairly good. (Wow! Actually?)

However, there are some things. Your left elbow is flared out a bit, it must be nearer to your physique. You don’t have loads of wrist hinge. You’re overrating along with your higher physique, and a little bit bit along with your decrease physique.

Room to enhance

Irrespective of the way you slice it, each AI and I’ve some room to enhance. So far as recommendation goes, although, I’m sticking with what the actual coach has to say.

If ChatGPT can get to the purpose the place it analyzes video, that’s one other factor. Understandably, the chances are finite when solely taking a look at a nonetheless picture. Even nonetheless, I really feel like the recommendation given to me by the actual coach matches extra intently with what I really feel I need assistance with.

What are your ideas? Will AI ever make a very good golf coach?

Only for enjoyable

Whereas I used to be working with my AI coach, I made a decision to have some enjoyable. Utilizing the identical photograph, I requested it to match me to a PGA Tour participant.

Evaluating your backswing place to knowledgeable golfer, it appears you’ve gotten a couple of similarities to golfers who emphasize a robust shoulder flip and a secure higher physique. One participant who involves thoughts is Justin Thomas. He’s identified for his sturdy shoulder flip and stable place on the high of the backswing.