Kraftygolf Studio Opens in Plymouth To Help Golfers Refine Game
In Minnesota, practicing your golf game during the winter months used to require some creativity.
“I think swinging in the garage, swinging in the basement and swinging without hitting a ball. Or swinging and hitting a rolled-up sock or a foam ball was really the only option that people had,” said Justin Kraft, a golf instructor.
But thanks to advancements in technology, that’s no longer the case.
Kraft is the 28-year-old mastermind behind Kraftygolf Studio, a 2,500-square-foot facility in Plymouth for anyone trying to become a better golfer.
“It’s impossible not to get better when you’re in here because there’s feedback in every realm of the facility,” he said.
Kraftygolf Studio features three hitting bays equipped with cameras and monitors to help people analyze their swing, using precise data and video analysis.
Justin Kraft takes a practice swing in one of the bays at Kraftygolf Studio in Plymouth.
Kraft works full time as a golf instructor at Spring Hill Golf Club in Wayzata, but opening this studio was another way he could offer assistance to folks who love golf.
“It feels like the one sport where you could sit there and, even if you try harder, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re gonna get better right,” Kraft said. “So I’m trying to bridge that gap a little bit and just make it easier for people to get better. That’s really how I think I have to go about it.”
Economic impact of golf
The Minnesota Golf Association says that golf has an economic impact in the state of $3.04 billion, meaning there’s a strong demand for public and private courses, and places like Kraftygolf.
“I mean, I think golf is huge, and it’s grown since the pandemic,” Kraft said. “I mean, it was the sport you could play outside, and there’s no physical demands. Like, anyone can play it. Any height, weight, strength, like whatever, you can play golf. So, I think that’s the beautiful thing.”
The one thing about golf is that perfection can never be attained, but the technology at Kraftygolf studio will give people the tools they need to get on par with where they want to be.
“You know, the reason we built the whole place was because we wanted to see golfers improve,” Kraft said.
The studio is available anytime day or night for people who sign up for a membership. Prices range between $99 to $299 per month.
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