Pupils at Strathallan School can now tee off on virtual golf courses across the globe all year round thanks to a state-of-the-art golf simulator launched at the Perthshire school.
Developed onsite thanks to a generous donation from a former pupil and in partnership with PGA Professional Gregor Wright, Strathallan’s brand new Golf Studio will let students, staff, parents and players get to grips with the game indoors under Gregor’s expert guidance.
The high-end simulator features a TrackMan system which delivers jaw-dropping indoor precision measurement of club & ball data, impact location, full ball flight numbers, video analysis and data reports tailored to the pupil.
This recent development follows the launch of Strathallan’s permanent 9-hole golf course in June, offering a challenge to players of all abilities less than 100 metres from their classrooms and boarding houses.
In the short time the Strathallan Golf Studio has been up and running, it’s already being hailed a ‘game-changer’ by Captains of Golf Nicholas Bradley and Tessa Henderson.
“With the cameras and instant feedback, I’ve been able to see what I’m doing right or wrong in technical detail,” said Nicholas, who has been swinging clubs since he was three.
He added, “Whether you are a seasoned golfer or someone looking to give it a go, the studio gives you opportunities to play between lessons, during free periods and also whenever the weather is bad.”
Tessa, who started playing golf when she was 10 years old, said, “For us it means we can practice through the winter and develop our skills when it’s cold outside, ready for the summer. Having the new studio means we can really hone our skills and I can’t wait to use it more in the future.”
Headmaster of Strathallan School, Mark Lauder, said, “We are delighted to be able to offer outstanding golf tuition to golfers of all abilities at Strathallan. This new facility is driving forward our flourishing golf programme.”
“We have a fantastic partnership with Gregor. He has a real passion for the ‘grass roots’ development of the sport and is a fully qualified PGA Class AA Golf Professional.”
Gregor Wright, who has been coaching at Strathallan since 2019, said, “The new studio offers all-year-round coaching with world-class simulation software and ball tracking that allows pupils, parents, and clients to get instantaneous data which we can then measure and use to show marked improvement. It’s fantastic to see the school continue to invest in golf, and it’s great to see so many golfers getting in to use the new studio.”
Those interested in finding out more about Strathallan’s Golf Studio and booking in a session with Gregor can do so by emailing: gregor.wright@strathallan.co.uk
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