The updated Smart Club Distances now take into account a wider range of environmental factors, such as temperature, slope, altitude, humidity, and wind at the time of your shots. These distances are now calculated by factoring in real-time conditions, allowing us to "normalize" your distances for greater accuracy.
For experienced Arccos users, you may notice a subtle adjustment to your Smart Club Distances. Don’t worry! Our advanced AI algorithms are refining your data by considering the specific environmental conditions during each shot and then standardizing them to a common benchmark. This process results in more accurate distance calculations and ensures you receive precise AI Rangefinder club recommendations.
What Does It Mean to Normalize Your Smart Club Distances?
Normalization involves adjusting your shot data to account for the various conditions that affect ball flight. By referencing benchmarks for each environmental element (like wind or temperature), we standardize your distances and AI club suggestions accordingly.
For example:
- Golfer A hits the ball 250 yards on a windy day.
- Golfer B hits the ball 280 yards on a calm, standard weather day.
To compare these distances fairly, we "normalize" Golfer A's shot to account for the wind, adjusting their actual shot distance to 275 yards. This allows us to see how far Golfer A would have hit the ball under the same conditions as Golfer B, offering a more accurate comparison.
How Are Your New Smart Club Distances Calculated?
Your Smart Club Distances will be automatically updated, but if you want to see how the data is calculated, follow these steps:
- Go to the Clubs screen.
- Select a specific club.
- Tap Smart Distance and navigate to the Usage Tab.
From here, you can view the shots included in your Smart Club Distances and how they are adjusted based on environmental factors. If you'd like to exclude or include specific shots, simply tap on the shot and select your preference.