HD Golf Simulator tempts new recruits to get in the swing

Hitting the greens in the UAE has been growing in popularity as events such as the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and the Omega Dubai Desert Classic usher in major stars such as Rory McIlroy and Martin Kaymer.

Travis Bundus wants to build on this rising interest by helping more women and children get their start in the game, thanks to technology that allows a golfer to be in control of their own lesson, reducing some of the cost and time needed to learn the sport.

He launched a high-tech indoor training centre at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City in November in the capital. Performance Golf UAE uses a system developed by HD Golf and similar to what airlines use to teach future pilots.

“The use of a golf simulator is the ultimate in golf innovation,” Mr Bundus says. “Not only does an indoor facility solve an issue with the extreme climate, it also addresses a more sustainable method to enjoying golf.”

He says that the technology behind the machine will overcome some of the limitations that have hampered the success of simulator golf in the past.

Performance Golf’s simulator uses high-speed digital imagery to break down a golf swing into eight separate parts and identify faults that a golfer can then focus on, allowing for quicker improvement.

“There is no system in the world with such in-depth analysis,” Mr Bundus says.

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AMAZING REALISM

As you golf some of the most prestigious courses around the world, it’s hard to believe you’re playing a simulator. Every tree, blade of grass and bunker is faithfully replicated, in rich, incredible detail.

We invented revolutionary image processing software to combine high-resolution digital-images, satellite data and geophysical data into 3D models. We are the only manufacturer to use this method and real course data. HD Golf™ transports you to the world’s most exceptional golf courses – it’s like being there. All other simulator manufacturers use conventional 3D graphics and artist renderings, which look like a video game, not the actual course.

Only HD Golf™ delivers ‘look and play realism’ of world-renowned golf courses, including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. It’s so real, you’ll reach for the rangefinder and look for the beverage cart.

When you play #7 at Pebble Beach on an HD Golf Simulator™, everything from the wood knots in the fence by the tee, to the semi-submerged boulder on the coastline….it’s faithful and true. Feed your passion for championship golf with the world’s most exclusive courses. You’re invited to the crystal clear, incredibly realistic world of HD Golf™.

Pinpoint Accuracy

The competitive golfer requires accurate, comprehensive measurement to fade & shape their shots on-command. HD Golf™ pioneered Computer Vision Technology in the golf industry, and is the only to use high speed, programmable smart cameras to achieve this level of accuracy. Collectively, our CVT technology & smart cameras deliver pinpoint accuracy & exceptional shot analysis for every shot.

Comprehensive Measurement: We measure ALL the critical club & ball parameters to analyze exactly what’s happening each time a golfer swings. There are, at minimum 4 cameras capturing your swing. They analyze club head speed, launch angle, swing path, club contact (heel/toe), club face (open/closed), efficiency, smash factor and a specific camera dedicated to measuring spin and spin-axis.

Accuracy of Measurement: Comprehensive measurements are critical, but the accuracy of these measurements is equally important. HD Golf™ Simulators measure with supreme accuracy. For example, we measure club face angle contact to within 1/10th of 1 degree. We also measure ball spin to within +/- 100rpm while competitor systems estimate (“calculate”) spin.

Consistent, Realistic, Accurate ball-flight allows you to improve your swing, perfect your game and enjoy visually stunning, on-demand golf.

Accuracy is also the main reason PGA Tour players like Bubba Watson, expert golf instructors like Jim McLean and equipment manufacturers like Nike™ use our simulators.

Quality

HD Golf Simulators™ redefined the Gold Standard in build-quality and integrated technology. Quality in a refined packaged is immediately obvious from first swing and makes your ownership experience a true pleasure. Our steadfast commitment to the ‘exceptional’ combined with minimal operating and maintenance costs ensures unparalleled reliability for years.

How We Do It

HD Golf™ has extensive engineering capabilities extending throughout and within hardware, software and mechanical design. We design & build all critical system components in-house and ensure seamless system integration. Most competitors cobble together 3^rd party hardware and software to make their simulators – resulting in compromised reliability & system incompatibilities.

We are committed to ‘only using’ top quality professional-grade components such as: High Performance, ‘Intelligent’ Cameras, Professional Engineering Workstations, Linux Operating Systems, Multi-Element Screens and Spring-Set Nylon Turf. Collectively, our systems deliver unrivaled quality, superior performance and exceptional reliability.

Competitors typically use lower cost, inferior components, such as: Home PC’s to run their simulators, which tend to suffer from instability and frequent required updates. They also use polypropylene turf, single element-screens with high elasticity-rebound and reduced longevity. Both screens & turf last a half-life when compared to our in-house designed screens & turf. Other areas of compromise extend to their 3^rd party cameras which capture your swing, but don’t form a complete alliance with the rest of the system.

Installation:

Our project management team, engineers and installation team work together for a flawless install. From initial CAD drawings to the completed project, we are experts in space usage, design, integration and project execution.

Service & Support:

HD Golf™ is a 1-stop-shop. We provide comprehensive support for the entire simulator and its system architecture. We are uniquely qualified because HD Golf™ designs and manufactures all critical aspects including ball/club tracking and ALL software.

If there is a problem, we provide 24/7 Support. One call and you’re directly connected to the engineers and technicians who designed, built and installed your system. Our stringent quality control combined with complete support contributes to a greater than 99% simulator uptime. Additionally, HD Golf™ pioneered Remote Diagnostics in the golf simulator industry, which allows us to remotely solve any challenge quickly and efficiently.

HD Golf™ is fully committed to total customer satisfaction.

Fun Competition

While it’s often said ‘one plays golf against him or herself’, the nature of competition and gamification has permeated the ranks of golfers worldwide. This ‘skin carried over’ to HD Golf™ and our integration of golfer competition. Our simulators are setup for incredible, interactive gaming. Long Drive or Closest-to-the-Pin competitions create fast-paced, exciting events with friends, colleagues, members and guests. Golfers love the collection of competitions like Break-the-Glass, Golf Poker, Field-Goal Challenge, Tic-Tac-Toe, Darts, Target Golf and Skills Competitions. There’s even mini-golf for the kids.

As easy to play as the games, are their management. Our user-interface and integrated, cloud-based, mobile-friendly HD Clubhouse Management Software is brilliantly simple. Use it to quickly setup and manage leagues, tournaments and advertising with ease. The Player Locker Room stores golfer stats, allows players to review lessons and the Communication Portal connects golfers to you. This allows you to showcase tournament winners, upcoming events and prizing.

HD Golf™ clients also use the panoramic, floor-to-ceiling simulator screen to watch events, such as the Masters, U.S. Open and other major golf tournaments, keeping everyone engaged and having fun.

So whether it’s a winter men’s league, a summer evening closest-to-the-pin competition or watching the Masters with golfing buddies, the versatility of an HD Golf Simulator™ delivers a compelling competitive advantage for you and your golfers.

Game Improvement

HD Golf™ was the first to develop a completely integrated Professional Golf Studio, ensuring Teaching Professionals, Clubfitters and Individuals have the best tools available for game-improvement.

Video Swing Analysis, 3D Motion Analysis, Swing Dynamics Analysis, Weight Trasfer / Balance Analysis are all designed with one purpose: make you a better golfer.

In reality, a golf swing happens very quickly, and can be difficult to improve, especially when you don’t have analytics and recording technology to visualize the swing. Subtle adjustments can result in dramatic improvements – it’s critical you understand your individual swing dynamics. You don’t need to be computer savvy to use the Golf Studio. The integrated Golf Studio operates from a single touch screen, and is simple to use.

Jim McLean’s 8 Step Swing, which incorporates the swings of Ernie Els, Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods, is an additional feature many HD Golfers decide to add to their simulators. Step by step, a golfer is able to perfect every element of their swing. The simulator records and analyzes a golfer’s swing in real time. When the system detects that the golfer’s position and swing are out of the “corridor of success” or have committed a “death move”, the simulator will automatically alert the golfer and present virtual coaching from Jim McLean.

Sports Bars

Imagine offering a field goal challenge in YOUR bar before the big game for prizing and bragging rights! HD Multi Sport™ is a simply fantastic way to attract and retain patrons. Distinguish your sports bar with HD Multi-Sport™, and gain a competitive advantage in the future of active bar recreation. Everyone will be talking about all the great sports you offer – keeping you top of mind through the week. Your in-house leagues, tournaments and special contests will increase frequency, duration & customer spend. The only thing comparable to the revenue growth you’ll experience is the fun your customers will have playing a wide variety of sports. When you offer visually stunning, incredibly accurate, on-demand sports in your bar, the easy-to-use and incredibly reliable simulator becomes a valuable asset to your customer attraction and loyalty.

Hôtels et centres de vacances

HD Multi Sport™ met tous ces sports à la disposition de votre clientèle variée grâce à un simulateur tout-en-un. HD Multi Sport™ est un équipement truffé de fonctionnalités captivantes qui attire et fidélise les clients de tous âges en leur faisant vivre une expérience ludique. La clientèle d’affaires, les touristes et les familles avec enfants ne manqueront pas d’être époustouflés par ces simulations sportives à la demande. Proposez un temps de jeu limité sur le simulateur comme une prestation gratuite, payante ou exceptionnelle dans le cadre d’un événement. Grâce à notre simulateur, vos clients repartiront avec des souvenirs mémorables, ce qui vous vaudra des avis élogieux et vous aidera à recueillir les 5 étoiles tant convoitées.

Le volume du contenu généré par les clients et partagé sur les réseaux sociaux est tout aussi impressionnant. Rien de tel qu’une activité ludique variée comme HD Multi Sport™ pour attirer les clients et les inciter à dépenser tout au long de leur séjour dans votre établissement.

Centri sportivi

Centri e club sportivi pubblici e privati possono trarre vantaggi incredibili da HD Multi Sport™. Con un ingombro minimo, un costo contenuto e un grande impatto, i club possono regalare l’emozione di praticare sport competitivi a persone di tutte le età e capacità. Grazie a un’ampia scelta di attività sportive divertenti e riprodotte in modo straordinariamente fedele, HD Multi Sport™ rappresenta una naturale estensione dell’offerta per gli iscritti e gli ospiti amanti del gioco e della competizione. Con “il simulatore più stupefacente del mondo” è possibile passare facilmente da uno sport all’altro e praticarli tutti con altrettanta facilità.

HD Multi Sport™ è una risorsa eccezionale anche per l’allenamento e permette ai giocatori di lavorare sullo sviluppo delle proprie capacità insieme ai loro allenatori. I sistemi di misurazione forniti dal simulatore garantiscono un miglioramento quantificabile, progressivo ed esaltante. Offrendo ai giocatori gli strumenti più idonei per potenziare le proprie prestazioni atletiche, investirete nel loro successo e nel vostro.

Il nostro software integrato per la gestione della Clubhouse facilita il controllo delle operazioni del simulatore, creando un’unità indipendente, in grado di funzionare in modo autonomo senza alcun intervento di personale. I giocatori possono accedere in remoto allo Spogliatoio giocatori virtuale, basato sul cloud, e visualizzare i risultati della lezione, del campionato, del torneo e della gara che li vede protagonisti. Ciò contribuisce al loro continuo coinvolgimento nei tempi tra sessioni di allenamento e tornei, anche attraverso un portale per le comunicazioni che consente di condividere con loro notizie e aggiornamenti sul centro.

Luxury Homes

Welcome to the main event..at your place! Treat your family and friends to an all-star sporting experience that can’t be put into words.

With so many incredible sports to choose from, you’ll be the family hero that got everyone into active living and family recreation. Golf championship courses and create closest-to-the-pin competitions when your buddies come over on game night. Or help your son or daughter with their fastball on the baseball diamond. No matter the weather, there’s always on-demand, weatherproof sports available for you and your family.

Corporate

Make business fun again for your staff and clients with the HD Multi Sport™ Simulator. Sometimes a client meeting over sports creates that special connection you need to close the deal. Or, retain fresh talent through high engagement corporate culture development. A bit of exercise throughout the day fosters a healthy lifestyle and activity we all know we need more of.

Centres de loisirs: collectivité/copropriété/bureaux

Lorsque vous optez pour HD Multi Sport™, c’est la collectivité tout entière qui en profite. Ils seront nombreux à apprécier ce rendez-vous sportif personnel, multi-âge, à la demande et sans souci des intempéries.

Donnez à vos concitoyens une raison d’aimer leur lieu de vie et de travail en leur proposant une expérience de haute qualité à faible coût. Les sports incroyablement divertissants et visuellement spectaculaires qu’offre HD Multi Sport™ sont sans équivalent. Un mode de vie sain et actif est essentiel au bien-être et à l’épanouissement de toute la collectivité et la mise à disposition d’une grande variété de sports de compétition est un excellent moyen d’y parvenir. Votre centre de loisirs est au cœur même de la collectivité et ne manquera pas de devenir l’attraction incontournable pour tous les habitués tout au long de l’année.