Dr. Phil Cheetham, known as 'The Godfather of 3D Golf,' joins forces with renowned instructor Martin Chuck at Open Forum 10 to explore the cutting edge of golf biomechanics. As the Chief Science Officer for Sportsbox AI, Dr. Cheetham reveals how the 'magic camera' dream of the 1980s has finally arrived, allowing coaches to capture high-fidelity 3D kinematic data using nothing but a smartphone.
In this presentation, Dr. Cheetham breaks down the relationship between kinetics (forces) and kinematics (motion), introducing the new Speed Profile Report. This tool doesn't just measure how fast you swing; it identifies 'speed leaks' in the kinematic sequence and calculates a golfer's potential speed if they reach Tour-average efficiency.
Martin Chuck then provides a practical coaching application, demonstrating how he used Sportsbox AI data to help a student gain 10 mph of clubhead speed in just 15 minutes by correcting pelvis sway and optimizing vertical thrust.