Frequentlly Asked
Questions (FAQ’s)
How long does
it take to benchmark my game?
You can do a preliminary Quick-Benchmark" in as little as 2-hours or the full benchmark of every club in
8-10 hours. These are the total times to collect all the data, perform the analysis
and fill in the PocketCaddyTM. While this is a significant
amount of time, most golfers find the structured benchmark
process fun and informative. You don't have to benchmark all the clubs at the same time. You can start with a few and add the rest later. While you can spread it out, it is recommended that you do not go longer than 1-2 months to complete the full benchmark.
Is it better
to do the benchmarking by myself or with a friend?
While not required, most people find it more fun to
take turns benchmarking with a friend. One can record
the data while the other hits and vice versa.
How long can
I take to complete the benchmark?
As discussed in the book the full benchmarking process
is spread over three different days to account for your
day-to-day variation. In total, you will be hitting
30 balls during the process of benchmarking each club.
It is recommended that you have one-week between the
sessions and the total benchmarking should not stretch
beyond a month. If you wanted to do a preliminary "Quick
Benchmark" you can reduce the number of balls hit
with just a few clubs. You can come back later and add
other clubs and hit additional ball with each.
Why does
it require hitting so many balls?
To arrive at a scientifically accurate answer, it is
necessary to hit a minimum of 30-balls for each club.
While you can hit fewer balls, it becomes less accurate.
Doing more than 30 balls will increase the accuracy
further but not significantly.
Can I
re-benchmark in the future?
Yes. One of the main reasons to benchmark your
game is to provide a reference that you can compare
to year after year to monitor your improvement and continuously
monitor your strengths and weaknesses.
Can I
have someone take my data and make a PocketCaddyTM
for me?
Yes. While it is not difficult for you to use the colored
pens or pencils to fill out your personal PocketCaddyTM,
you can order a custom one made by ScientificGolfer’s
graphic artist. Go to the www.scientificolfer.com website
for ordering this service.
Where
do I do the benchmarking of my game?
The Scientific Golfer benchmarking book tells the requirements
for selecting the appropriate driving range and golf
course to give the best results.
Do I
have to benchmark all my clubs or can I benchmark only
the ones I use regularly?
You can benchmark all or any group of your clubs. You can
do a portion of them now and complete the others at
a later time.
Do I
have to count misshit balls?
Yes. During your warm-up before you start your benchmarking,
you do not record any shots but when you start the benchmark,
it is important that you count every shot good or bad.
This is very important because in a real game you
have bad shots and it is important to record your true
skill level and not a false one.
When
was the golf benchmarking process invented?
While the application of benchmarking your total golf
skill level is new with this product, the benchmarking
process has been a key process within engineering and
science for decades.
I have
friends in Japan, can they order the ScientificGolfer
Benchmarking Kit in Japan?
Yes, this new process is being marketed throughout the
United States, Japan and South Korea and is available
world wide over the internet.
Can
beginners benchmark their game or do you have to be an
accomplished golfer?
Regardless of your golf skill level you can benchmark
your game. In fact many beginners find the process useful
to track their progress and identify what they need
to work on. Advanced golfers use this to continuously
monitor their club performance and using this information
to manage their game on the course.
How do I relate may game on the golf course to what I learn through benchmarking?
The benchmarking process integrates information from the golf course as well as the driving range. Special "Club Usage Score Cards", and "Course Play Graphic Score Cards" gives you a way to record every stroke and its results in a round of golf. You will understand exactly how often you use each club as well as the results of each. This information is related to structuring your practice sessions to help improve your overall game.
How
often can I re-benchmark my game?
Your can re-benchmark as often as you want. Many golfers
do the process twice a year or after they have made
a major change such as new clubs or a series of lessons.
I am
a pro and would like to use the benchmarking process as
a teaching aid. Can I?
Yes. Many pros find that benchmarking a new client at
the start will provide a clear picture as to the state
of a persons skill and make the instruction more efficient.
Students also like this because they what a way to monitor
their improvement.
How
do I measure distance and angles off of the target line?
Methods are available in the Scientific Golfer book for
how to measure these. While you can just estimate your
distance, a laser based distance measuring device can
be helpful (Boush and Lomb, and others). Many driving
ranges are also creating “Benchmarking Tee Box ”
with more accurate distance marking 10-yard flags than
a standard driving range.
I am
manager of a driving range and would like to set-up
three benchmarking booths at my range. How do I do this?
This information is available on this website or you
can can contact us directly (see contact information
on the contact tab). Complete driving range benchmarking
set-up kits can be purchased. |
