#281 The Open-Source Revolution in Golf Education

In October 2024, PGA Professional Henrik Jentsch launched Golf247.eu with a bold vision: to make elite-level golf education freely accessible to everyone—without paywalls, without ads, and without compromise. What began as a quiet, daily podcast recorded in a modest studio has grown into a global media platform with over 280 episodes and listeners from Seoul to St Andrews. Its mission is clear: democratize golf knowledge and empower serious players with tools for measurable improvement.

At the heart of Golf247.eu is its open-source philosophy. Every episode—whether it explores course strategy, swing mechanics, or mental routines—is supported by free downloadable tools: TrackMan worksheets, launch-monitor data logs, training plans, and even Google Sheets for skill tracking. No subscriptions, no gimmicks—just serious content for serious learners.

While much of golf media chases trends and viral trick shots, Golf247.eu offers depth. Listeners learn why a draw holds in crosswind or how rough impacts descent angle. It’s elite-level insight delivered in everyday language. The goal? Real learning, not entertainment.

And it’s working. A listener survey from spring 2025 showed that 41% improved their handicap within six weeks. Nearly 70% applied drills within 48 hours of listening. Episodes close with challenges designed for immediate on-course testing, turning audio into action.

Golf247.eu also fosters a global learning lab. In the popular “Lab Work” segment, users submit anonymized launch monitor data for benchmarking—comparing drives, spin rates, and descent angles with Korn Ferry Tour players. Whether you're a weekend warrior in Munich or a college golfer in Arizona, the data-driven insights are for you.

But the revolution goes beyond swing mechanics. Weekly segments tackle the mental game: breath ladders, commitment routines, visualization drills. Golfers build inner focus as well as external skill. And “Course Portraits” explore iconic tracks hole-by-hole, with 27% of listeners booking rounds after listening.

Even as the platform grows, its promise remains: free access for all. Upcoming expansions include a Filterable Episode Index, allowing listeners to search by shot shape, club, wind, or topic—like “7-iron fades in 15 mph crosswinds.” Also in the pipeline are Golf247 Live Clinics: hands-on workshops for 24 players at partner venues, blending swing capture with tactical coaching and video libraries—still 100% paywall-free.

“Golf already costs enough. Knowledge should be open-source,” says Jentsch. That belief has turned Golf247.eu into more than a podcast. It’s a movement.

• www.Golf247.eu

• Golf247.eu Podcast