THIS WEEK · EDITORIAL
Improving your handicap after 65 — three levers that actually work
Wedge distance calibration, senior tee selection, and putting consistency: three measurable Strokes Gained levers to improve, maintain, or further lower your handicap from 65 onwards. Data-based facts according to USGA Distance Insights and DGV statistics.
The three most important stories in the magazine
Four segments that truly advance senior golfers
Equipment & Clubs
Training & Technique
Why I'm writing this magazine
I am Mathias, 68 years old, with a current HCPI of 31.0 and a clear goal of reaching 25.0. I've been in Senior Golf mode for three years, since retiring, when else — and in that time I've measured every shot. As a former marathon runner for HSV (2:26h – Berlin 1981), I'm used to training effectively based on key figures. So I measure: On the range with Garmin R10. On the course with the Bebrassie app. In drill sessions with pencil and logbook.
From over 5,000 personal data points, I am learning what truly makes me a better senior golfer. I search for research and studies internationally and analyze them – after all, one has nothing else to do :-) Which tee choice saves 4 strokes. Why wedges are worth 30–80 meters more than Driver-SuperSpeed. When the hybrid beats the 4-iron.
This magazine is my working binder—data-driven, honest, without marketing filters. Written by a senior golfer for senior golfers.
Latest Posts
Median instead of Best — the most important data rule from age 60
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KPIs for Senior Golf — Which Metrics Really Count
MESSEN · KPIS KPIs for Senior Golf — Which Metrics Really Matter. Strokes Gained, GIR Percentage, Putts per Hole, Up-and-Down Percentage, Driver Carry Median, Wedge Distances — many metrics, few truly relevant. Which six KPIs explain the senior score the most — and which only [...]
Calculating Strokes Gained Yourself — Understanding the Score Lever
MESSEN · STROKES GAINED Calculate Strokes Gained Yourself — Understanding the Score Lever. Strokes Gained is the most advanced score analysis method. What it means, how to calculate it yourself, and which three senior score levers it reveals. My first [...]
Baseline measurement - the first day of every training program
MEASUREMENT · BASELINE Baseline measurement — the first day of every training program. Without a baseline, there is no measurable progress. The first measurement session before every training block is the most important — and the most often skipped. What makes a good senior baseline and in which [...]
Measuring Training Effects — What Does That Mean in Senior Golf?
MEASURE · METHODOLOGY Measuring Training Effects — What Does That Mean in Senior Golf? „I practice a lot" is not enough in senior golf. What does it mean to truly measure training effects — and which three dimensions determine whether the training is effective or just a waste of time [...]
Wearables in Senior Golf — Arccos, Shot Scope, Garmin
MESSEN · WEARABLES Wearables in Senior Golf — Arccos, Shot Scope, Garmin. Wearables automatically track club selection, distance, and score variations. Arccos (club sensors), Shot Scope (watch sensor), Garmin Approach (GPS watch). Three systems dominate the senior wearable segment. I’ve been putting my Arccos sensors in [...]
Swing Analysis Apps — V1, Hudl, Onform Compared
MESSEN · APPS Swing Analysis Apps — V1, Hudl, Onform Compared. Smartphone apps for swing analysis have improved tremendously: slow-motion video, line drawing, comparison with tour pros. Three apps dominate: V1 Golf, Hudl Technique, Onform. Which one is right for which senior player?
Putt Sensors — SAM PuttLab, QuintIC, and Smart Putters
MEASUREMENT · PUTT SENSORS Putt Sensors — SAM PuttLab, QuintIC, and Smart Putters. Putt sensors measure stroke path, face angle, tempo, and impact position. Three professional systems dominate: SAM PuttLab, QuintIC, and Smart Putters (Arccos, Putter Holder with Sensor). What they measure and whether they are for senior golfers [...]
TrackMan, Foresight, FlightScope — the professional comparison
MESSEN · PROFI-LAUNCH-MONITOR TrackMan, Foresight, FlightScope — the Pro Comparison. Three pro launch monitor brands compete worldwide: TrackMan (Doppler radar), Foresight (Photometric), FlightScope (Hybrid). Which one is right for which senior player — and when is pro-level even worth it? At my PGA Pro's [...]
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