21-05-2025
Major upgrade in place at Skipton Golf Club Swing Studio
REPORT BY: ROBIN MOULE
State-of-the-art new technology installed at the indoor 'Swing Studio' and golf simulator at Skipton Golf Club has opened up virtual access to the world's top golf courses.
It's a valuable bolt-on addition to a standalone facility first launched in 2022 as the 'The Brian Rasche Junior Academy,' primarily intended to boost junior and beginner coaching.
There was a major financial input into the £55,000 new-build development which forms an extension to the pro's shop from Brian's son, David Rasche, of Ilkley, like his late father a long-time member of the club, plus additional investment from long-serving club professional Peter Robinson.
Running the new venture is PGA professional Ben Mallinson, who has had a hands-on involvement at Skipton for some 30 years and a major input into the installation of the new kit, known as the GC Falcon and brainchild of Surrey-based Foresight Sports.
He said: 'It represents the next generation of overhead launch monitors in terms of performance and accuracy, utilising a combination of infrared object tracking and high-speed, high-resolution camera-based technology to precisely measure every aspect of club head and ball launch performance.
'The accuracy is unbelievable and it enables golfers of all ages and abilities not only to improve their game, but also to experience the virtual thrills of playing the world's leading golf courses, either as individuals or socially with groups of friends.
'It means users need never miss a round or practice session and experience the most true-to-life golf simulation experience for any-time, any-weather golf in multiple formats of the game. It represents a major upgrade to the indoor Swing Studio facilities here at Skipton and keeps the club at the forefront of ever-evolving technology.'
Prices are competitive, with full details available online at or on Facebook/Instagram at Skipton Golf Studio. Ben Mallinson can be contacted on 07885 911008.
