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Technology like TrackMan gives players a much clearer picture of their game. You don’t have to guess. You can see what’s happening and that helps accelerate real learning, remarks Philippe Consaletti, PGA professional coach from France and Switzerland.
This weekend at Toro Golf Club in Fort Portal city marked a turning point for the junior golf camp.
Amidst the sounds of clubs striking balls, a small orange device tracked every swing with precision, unlocking new insights and possibilities for the young players.
TrackMan had entered the scene.
On day four of Uganda’s junior golf camp, organized by Afriyea Golf Academy in partnership with coach Philippe Consaletti and Toro Golf club, the focus shifted from repetition to deeper understanding.
The juniors and the local coaches were introduced to one of the most advanced tools in modern golf instruction by Philippe Corsaletti, a distinguished PGA professional coach from France and Switzerland.
Philippe brought more than just state-of-the-art technology. With his calm demeanor, depth of knowledge, and ability to connect with young players, he turned the day into one of the most impactful sessions of the camp.
Throughout the week, he’s been a steady presence on the course, helping juniors refine their swings and giving local coaches new tools and approaches.
The weekend has added a new layer to that work.
Technology like TrackMan gives players a much clearer picture of their game. You don’t have to guess. You can see what’s happening and that helps accelerate real learning.
Philippe Consaletti, PGA professional coach from France and Switzerland
The weekend began with a session for the coaches Pro Happy Robert and Richard Baguma where Philippe walked them through the TrackMan system.
How to interpret the numbers, focus on the essentials, and apply the data in ways that complement traditional teaching methods.
Then came the turn of the junior players. One by one, they stepped up to the tee while TrackMan quietly recorded their swings tracking everything from:
• Club and ball speed
• Launch angle
• Spin rate
• Attack angle
• Smash factor
• Club path and face angle
• Carry distance and total distance
For many, it was their first encounter with this level of swing analysis
“I didn’t know what to expect,” said Richard Kirungi, 15, from the academy. “At first it was a bit scary, seeing all those numbers. But then Coach explained what each one meant, and it started to make sense. I realised I was swinging across the ball more than I thought.”
Richard, who’s mostly learned through repetition and instinct, said the TrackMan helped him finally connect the dots. “It felt like I was seeing my swing from the inside out.”
Philippe kept the experience grounded. “The goal is not to turn kids into robots,” he explained. “It’s to give them information they can understand and use. The numbers support what they’re learning they don’t replace the coaching.”
By the end of the session, the atmosphere on the range was electric.
Players were sharing their stats, asking better questions, and becoming more curious about their mechanics.
Coaches, too, saw new possibilities in how they could guide young talent going forward.
This session was just one part of a broader mission by Philippe and Afriyea golf academy to create a firm structure that can produce elite golfers that can become the next champions of the world of golf.
The academy continues to break down barriers to access by introducing the sport to children from all backgrounds and providing not just equipment and instruction, but exposure to world-class experiences like the TrackMan session with Coach Philippe Corsaletti.
