On the Mark Golf Podcast

Tjaart van der Walt on "Upgame" and Data Collection, Intelligence and Analysis

10.20.2022 - By PGA TOURPlay

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Tjaart van der Walt is a former PGA TOUR player, and winner on The Sunshine Tour (South Africa).  Among various responsibilities in the world of golf, Tjaart represents Upgame, a Data Intelligence and Practice Tracking Platform for golfers. He joins #OntheMark to highlight all of the features that Upgame boasts, while explaining how they can be used to Streamline and Focus Practice, Facilitate Strategy Development and Improve Shot-selection and Course Management. He also uses data collected by Upgame to illustrate the Value of Putting to win tournaments, and the most Important Length of Putt to Practice. Tjaart further explains how Upgame can help golfers get the most out of the Driver and puts the Driving Distance vs Accuracy relationship into context. Tjaart also shares a few lessons from his career as a player and caddie on the PGA TOUR. He addresses Confidence, Approach play from 150 yard and closer, and Playing Your Own Game. If you're interested in Data driven Decision-making this podcast is for you.

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