CaddiePlayer Jakub Uher Maximize Data Collection

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D+D Real Czech Masters, Prague

I met Jakub Uher in the 2014 LET in Pilsen, my first venue to Czech Republic. Jakub is a weekend golfer of HCP 6, he is also a gentleman Caddie as well a member of the Czech Republic Caddies Association. In Pilsen, also home of the well-known Pilsner Beer, Jakub was the Caddie of Victoria Lovelady, a Brazilian Proette trying to qualify for Rio2016 but can’t afford a full time Caddie.

After I introduce “CaddiePlayerBenefits”, Jakub decided to have a try. Since, he has entered stats of his rounds and has become the official Czech Republic “CaddiePlayerAgent”. As coming back to Czech Republic was part of my 2015 plan, Jakub kindly offered his hospitality so I got the privilege to stay in Jakub’s parents' flat on the hill side of Prague on the way to the “Albatross” course, home of the 2015 D+D Real Czech Masters.

Jakub was not only the perfect host/guide to take me to his favourite restaurants as well to invite me to play Golf Club Prague, a 9 holes public course constructed back in the 70's during the Communist Time, but Jakub was also the perfect organizer/introducer for CaddiePlayer Czech Golf market of around 50’000 players.

Thanks to Jakub effort and connections, I could meet Petr Mruzek, a Founder of the PGA of Czech Republic, whom I probably crossed 25 years ago in some tournaments in Switzerland and who’s Son Filip, now a Pro, was in the Field of 10 Czech invited by the Promoter Mister Dedek. After 30 minutes of Introduction, 10 minutes of CaddiePlayer Instruction and a Printed CaddiePlayer Stats Card, Petr was on his way to follow his son and ultimately record a 3 under par 69 that made the highlight of the Czech Republic news, as the last time a Czech made the cut on the European Tour was back in 1994.

Wedge use and Motivation

What I can say after receiving Filip data is that the number of time Filip use his Wedge to go for the Green in Regulation was above the standard of the best players in the World! Since I am collecting Data thru CaddiePlayer I have notice that there is an X Factor number “WedgeUse” and “WedgeProximity” that need to match in order to optimize chances to score around 68.

As I was promoting CaddiePlayer to the D+D Real Czech Masters, Jakub took a week off from his regular job as a Medical/Science events organizer in order to dedicate his week to Caddie! But Jakub did not stop there, believe it or not, but after his player missed the cut, instead of taking off for a relax weekend, Jakub agreed to replace another Caddie who had to go somewhere and carry on for 36 holes more! On top of that Jakub collected and entered into CaddiePlayer “software” all shots Data not only from the two players he caddied for (Adam Gee and Jose Manuel Lara) but also from some of the other players paired with, including tournament winners Johan Edfors, Roope Kakko and David Lipsky. All together this is a collection of 7 players, for a total of 10 rounds, 700 shots! This is quite an achievement!

By doing this Jakub is teaching us a great lessons: When you are really motivated and believe in something there is no excuse not to do it. Since I have launched CaddiePlayer 2 years ago I crossed so many players and caddies that want to make it to the top of Golf but only a few are ready to make the effort of Data collecting and this goes to my great concern. Are those Players and Caddies just waiting for their lucky week or?

Thank you Jakub for your great dedication to CaddiePlayer! CaddiePlayer is proud to have you on board.

Until next time #IamCaddiePlayerFounder Stéphane

 

 

  Jakub's Testimony

"I was very glad to meet Stephane and discover his CaddiePlayer statistics analyzer last year.Since playing and following baseball as a teenager I find sport statistics extremely interesting (if you don't agree, watch the "Moneyball" movie).

No doubt that the role of statistics in understanding and improving one's golf game is crucial. However, in order to improve the game it is important to focus and analyze the right stats and this is exactly what CaddiePlayer can do - instead of simply counting fairways and greens hit and putts made, it clearly identifies the causes of one's results and provides a perfect feedback to the player, no matter if he/she is a tour pro or an handicap 5-10 amateur."

 

(Left) Jakub Uher with Chairman of Czech Caddie Association and Stéphane Barras

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