Page 60 - South Mississippi Living - February, 2025

SPORTS & OUTDOORS
TECHNOLOGY MEETS PASSION
FOR THE GAME
story by Tommy Snell photos courtesy of NeoGolf
Golfers can now play Pebble Beach or work on swing path rain or shine at NeoGolf in D’Iberville. Golf tournaments at bucket-list venues, practice with specific goals in mind, and games for kids and adults are all available at the “next big thing,” NeoGolf, the virtual headquarters of golf on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
“I wanted to give golfers the opportunity to work on their games or to play golf courses any time of day,” said PGA Professional Allan Martel. “Two Trackman bays and 24-hour access will allow them the opportunity to play when it’s convenient for them,” explained Martel.
After a quick tour of the property, golfers will be most impressed with the opportunity to practice with a purpose. The great John Wooden once said, “Don’t mistake activity with achievement.” NeoGolf’s two Trackman give golfers the chance to practice and measure their improvement.
In the book A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring Wooden emphasized the importance of his basketball players practicing the “right way,” and this new computer-generated range gives golfers the opportunity to do just that.
After a short range session, Tracy Trackman,
the Alexa of golf technology, will succinctly tell golfers what they need to work on after computing the data she has collected from a few swings. Now that’s virtual, constructive criticism on “club path, ball speed, club speed, carry distance, spin rate, launch angle, and much more.”
“We also offer TPI Certified Instruction for those who want to work out or to improve their golf muscles,” added Martel. During NeoGolf’s Grand Opening last month, golfers scooped up range memberships and scheduled golf lessons while junior golfers signed up for junior leagues.
Located just off I-10 at 4016 Cassimer Avenue, NeoGolf offers junior leagues, “personalized instruction from certified instructors,” and a “vibrant community of golfers” along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond.
Indoor range memberships, Trackman technology, and golf lessons headline the website at www.neogolfclub.com where golfers can sign up or find out more
about the “Gulf Coast’s First Indoor Driving Range.” At NeoGolf, technology meets passion for the game.
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