#328 AI in Modern Golf Training

Artificial intelligence is reshaping golf instruction. Former tennis and golf professional Henrik Jentsch has developed E-codes 360° powered by AI Golf Chat, a system that combines biometric analysis, swing data and mental coaching into a personalized learning experience.

Data and Biometric Assessment

Players record body details such as arm length, shoulder and hip mobility or jump height. The AI then classifies them into one of three “core types”:

• Upper Core – strong but less flexible, relying mainly on chest rotation.
• Middle Core – balanced athletes using all three power sources: shift, turn and jump.
• Lower Core – mobile in the legs, generating power from ground reaction forces.

This classification influences grip, stance and swing style.

Swing Analysis

With only a smartphone, golfers hit a short series of shots. The AI captures key data points such as hip rotation, pelvis sway, chest sway and head movement, identifying patterns that determine solid contact and power production.

Diagnosis and Practice Plans

Unlike traditional coaching, AI highlights the single most important change for improvement. Excessive sway, poor sequencing or mismatched grip styles are flagged, with suggested corrections. Tailored seven- or fourteen-day practice plans, complete with video drills, are then generated. The system can even prescribe mental routines—breathing exercises, target focus, or pre-shot rituals—for managing nerves.

Tracking Progress

All swings and numbers are stored, allowing golfers to compare present form with earlier data. Ball-flight information, such as driver distance, can be integrated. Over time, the AI learns, adapts and refines its feedback.

The Three Power Sources

Jentsch’s model emphasizes turn, shift and jump as the foundations of power.

• Upper core players rely on turn and jump, often with weaker grips. Bryson DeChambeau’s front-post swing exemplifies this type.

• Middle core players use all three sources in balance; Adam Scott is a classic example.

• Lower core players initiate with a slide and strong lower-body action, usually with firmer grips, benefitting from an “undergrip” to avoid coming over the top.

Human and AI – A Partnership

Although AI offers unparalleled precision, Jentsch insists coaches remain essential. Numbers indicate where to look; professionals interpret them, prioritize adjustments, and provide the psychological support players need.

The Future

AI will not replace teaching—it will expand it. Amateurs gain structured, personalized guidance, while professionals reach students worldwide. For Jentsch, the message is clear: golf is entering a new era where technology and human expertise work hand in hand. Coaches who adopt AI will thrive; those who ignore it risk being left behind.

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