Golf School

18Birdies Golf School Support Guide

Table of Contents

Golf IQ
Personalized Golf Improvement Plan
Tracking Progress
Coach Connect
FAQs

Getting Started with 18Birdies Golf School

How to Access the Golf School

  1. Open the 18Birdies app on your device.
  2. Tap School on the bottom menu bar.
  3. If this is your first time using Golf School, select “I’m a Player.”

Golf IQ Overview

What is Golf IQ?

Golf IQ is your learning hub for improving your golf knowledge. It includes:

  • Quiz Challenges to test your understanding.
  • Educational videos covering various aspects of the game.
  • Drills & lessons that can be added to your Weekly Drills List.

How Your Golf IQ Score Works

Your Golf IQ Score updates as you complete Golf IQ Quiz Challenges.

Golf IQ Quiz Challenge

  1. When a Quiz Challenge is available, you’ll see a question at the top of the Golf IQ page.
  2. Tap “Start Now” to begin a five-question quiz.

Quiz Categories

  • Etiquette
  • Gear & Equipment
  • History
  • Rules
  • Strategy
  • Swing
  • Terminology

Golf IQ Video Library

To access our instructional videos:

  1. Tap Knowledge on the Golf IQ page.
  2. Use the browsing filters to refine your studies:
    • Fundamentals
    • Strategy
    • Swing
    • Rules & Etiquette
    • Course Management
    • Equipment

Golf IQ Drills

To find a specific drill:

  1. Open Golf IQ Drills.
  2. Browse or search for a drill that fits your needs.
  3. Tap “Add to My Weekly Drills List” to include it in your personalized training plan.

Personalized Golf Improvement Plan

Setting Up Your Personalized Plan

  1. Open Golf School and tap “Set Up My Personalized Plan.”
  2. Select the areas of your game you want to improve (you can choose multiple, but starting with 2-3 is recommended).

Improvement Areas Include:

  • Swing Fundamentals
  • Putting
  • Driver
  • Fix My Slice
  • Mental Game
  • Break 100
  • Pitching & Chipping
  • Sand Shots

How the Personalized Plan Works

  • Your plan is structured into three focus areas:
    • Focus 1 (Initial Focus)
    • Focus 2 & 3 (Following Steps)
  • Each focus area includes a detailed introduction and instructional video.

Advancing Through Tiers

  • Your progress is measured by the Assessment Index (0-100 score based on performance in assigned drills).
  • Complete drills from Tier 1 to unlock Tier 2 and Tier 3.

Tracking Progress & Assessments

How to View Your Practice Summary

  1. Open My Current Plan.
  2. Tap the weekly calendar or drill time charts to view your practice summary.

Practice Summary Sections:

  • Total Practice Summary: Tracks overall improvement.
  • Weekly Practice Summary: Monitors practice time at home and at the range.
  • Assessment Index: Updates based on logged assessment drill scores.

How to Log a Practice Session

  1. Tap “Log Practice.”
  2. Select a drill and time spent.
  3. Tap Submit to save your session.

How to Log an Assessment

  1. Tap “Log Assessment” from the Golf School homepage.
  2. Select the assessment drill from your plan.
  3. Watch the instructional video and complete the drill.
  4. Enter your number of attempts and tap “Log”.

Connecting with Coaches and Students

Connecting as a Student

Students on 18Birdies can connect with their coaches through the Coach Connect feature. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Open the 18Birdies app and navigate to your Student Side Homepage.
  2. Share your unique link or QR code with your coach:
    • Tap “Copy Link” and send it via SMS, email, or social media.
    • Tap “QR Code” to generate a scannable code that your coach can use to connect with you.
  3. Once connected, you can:
    • Send swing videos for quick feedback.
    • View your performance trends.
    • Communicate directly with your coach.

Connecting as a Coach

Coaches on 18Birdies can link with students to provide guidance and track their performance. To get started:

  1. Open 18Birdies and tap Coach on the bottom menu.
  2. Navigate to Coach Connect and tap “I’m a Coach”.
  3. Send your Coach Connect link to students:
    • Tap “Copy Link” and share it via email or messaging apps.
    • Have students scan your QR Code to connect instantly.
  4. Once connected, coaches can:
    • Receive and analyze swing videos from students.
    • Use the AI Swing Analysis tool to identify key swing flaws.
    • Provide video feedback using the Video Communicator feature.
    • Track student progress and performance metrics.

For best results, encourage students to upload at least five rounds of scores and stats to get a comprehensive performance review.

FAQs & Troubleshooting

How do I change my improvement focus in the Personalized Plan?

  1. Open Golf School.
  2. Tap “Set Up My Personalized Plan”.
  3. Select new focus areas.

Why isn’t my practice session saving?

  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection.
  • Check if the app is updated to the latest version.
  • Restart the app and try again.

How can I move up to the next tier in my 18Birdies Golf School plan?

  • Complete the required assessment drills.
  • Increase your Assessment Index.

How do I delete a practice session?

  1. Go to Practice Log History.
  2. Find the session you want to remove.
  3. Tap the “...” menu and select Delete (this action cannot be undone).

Need More Help?

For more assistance, visit our Support Center or contact 18Birdies Customer Support.

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