Handicap Golf Uses Badger AI to Fix His Driver Struggles

Golfers know the feeling – one day your driver is your best friend, and the next it’s your biggest mystery. That was exactly the situation for Mitch Newsham from Handicap Golf, who recently turned to FlightScope’s Badger AI feature to help diagnose and fix his driver struggles. What followed was a detailed, data-driven transformation that showcased how far golf technology has come.

A Smarter Way to Understand Your Swing

As Newsham explains, “FlightScope’s Badger AI is basically a personal golf data assistant.” Available in the FS Golf App as a monthly or yearly subscription, Badger AI analyzes your data in real time – breaking down shot patterns, explaining what your metrics mean, and comparing your numbers to PGA and LPGA Tour averages.

For just £5.00 a month, users can ask Badger AI personalized questions about their swing, equipment, or performance data – and get instant feedback along with practical drills and setup advice.

Identifying the Problem

Newsham started by hitting a few drivers without looking at the numbers. As he admitted, his dispersion was “pretty erratic – one down the middle, one right, two left.” After collecting data, he asked Badger AI a simple but powerful question:

“How can I improve my driver accuracy and get more consistent carry distances based on my personal data from this session?”

Within seconds, Badger AI analyzed his launch monitor session and summarized his weaknesses: inconsistent strike location, variable face-to-path, and fluctuating angle of attack. It also provided the specific ranges he should aim for to tighten up his dispersion and stabilize launch conditions.

In simple terms, Badger AI told him to:

• Square the club face more consistently

• Maintain a slightly positive Angle of Attack

• Reduce Face-to-Path deviation for straighter ball flight

Personalized Coaching in Real Time

To help him make these changes, Badger AI recommended a customized drill called the “Tee Gate with a Forward Press.”

The concept is simple: place two tees just wide enough for the driver head to pass through cleanly, and focus on sweeping the ball off the tee while keeping the club face square through impact.

“This is great. I love it,” Newsham said after trying it for the first time. “Immediate feedback – love it.”

Badger AI also explained what each tee strike meant, helping Newsham visualize whether his path was too far in-to-out or out-to-in.

From Data to Results

After practicing with the Tee Gate drill, Newsham returned to compare his before-and-after data.

• His Face-to-Path average improved from 2.6°L to 1.6°L – moving closer to neutral.

• His Angle of Attack increased from 0.8° to 1.2° up, a positive change that promoted better launch and spin consistency.

More importantly, his ball flight told the story:

“I was hitting beautiful baby draws – consistent, controlled, and confident. I’m absolutely buzzing with this.”

Bridging the Gap Between Data and Feel

While launch monitors have long been the standard for performance data, interpreting that data can be challenging for golfers who aren’t swing coaches. Badger AI bridges that gap – turning numbers into clear, actionable insights and tailored drills that actually make sense.

“I understand the basics,” Newsham admitted, “but when it comes to club data, it’s a minefield. Badger AI just makes it easy.”

Even without looking at the metrics mid-session, he was able to trust the process and focus on what mattered: better contact and ball flight.

The Verdict

After one practice session, Newsham walked away with a repeatable driver drill, measurable improvement, and a deeper understanding of his swing.

“I’ve finally got a driver drill that I can work on,” he said. “I have a better understanding now of face-to-path and angle of attack – and I’m hitting more consistent shots than ever.”

For FlightScope users, Badger AI represents a new level of intelligent coaching – where data meets understanding. Whether you’re working on your swing or just trying to make sense of your numbers, Badger AI offers instant, personalized guidance that adapts to your game.

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