Golf Content Creator Iris Wong Uses Shot Scope Technology to Play Her Best
Like so many young professionals, Iris Wong started playing golf during the pandemic in 2020 and quickly became hooked.
As it turns out, the royal and ancient game, with its endless challenges and ubiquitous chances for problem solving, is the perfect sport for the process-driven, detail-oriented Texas-based tech sector professional and rising star in the golf-content-creator universe.
By day, Wong is immersed in the hyper-paced world of electrical engineering and sales, so golf provides a welcome escape into nature and a chance to use her competitive instincts to conquer new goals and to lose herself in the addictively demanding sport.
“Growing up, I always played sports, so, in adulthood, I needed a physical activity to help fill that competitive void. Golf has been exactly that for me,” Wong said. “Golf is just you versus you, which is probably the most competitive that it gets. I always want to play better and score better. It’s just so crazy how golf is just a roller coaster of emotions, like one day can be so bad, but the next day it can be so good.”
Learning the ins and outs of the game playing, practicing, and taking lessons at Dallas-area courses, she began to level up her skills and quickly learned the golfing lifestyle can be rewarding, both personally and socially. She and her fiancé now play frequently at Coyote Ridge Golf Club and base many of their travel getaways around desirable golf destinations.
SHARING HER GOLF JOURNEY WITH THE WORLD
Wong, who chronicles her golf adventures across multiple @irisjwong_golf social media platforms, has developed a fan following of 36,000 with lighthearted content about her game improvement journey, her visits to top golf courses and refreshing transparency on how much she spends on golf, food and beverages, and entertainment at various golf resorts and well-known courses.
Her “How Much I Spend in a Day: Pebble Beach Edition” video post has received nearly 1 million views on TikTok and more than 24,000 likes on Instagram and she has included places like PGA Frisco, Big Cedar Lodge, and The Plantation Course at Kapalua in the popular video series. Wong’s other content covers her journey to play better and finish well in tournaments. By winning her club championship at Coyote Ridge, she qualified to compete with club champions from all over the country in the recent PGA Women’s National Club Championship contested at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Georgia.
“I’ve developed so much as a golfer since last year. My distances have increased, and from that, I’m more confident in my club selection and also what shots I can and can’t take in certain situations on the course.”
SEEING RESULTS
Having improved her game drastically in the past couple of years (she recently broke 80 for the first time), Wong is quick to point out that understanding her on-course performance data by using her Shot Scope X5 GPS watch and the Shot Scope mobile app has informed her practice and made it easy to focus on the parts of her game that need the most improvement.
“Using Shot Scope for my game has improved my confidence on the course. I feel like confidence is everything that you need to hit a good shot and to score well. By having Shot Scope’s GPS data and performance tracking to really understand where my weaknesses and strengths are in the game – as well as the rangefinder to get accurate distances – it’s literally a game changer for the development of my course management and overall game,” Wong said.
Increasingly, Wong has been incorporating Shot Scope’s technology into her practice regimen, using the Shot Scope PRO L2 rangefinder’s accurate yardage reading to help improve her distance control and consistency.
“My focus while preparing to play in the PGA Women’s National Club Championship was all about dialing in my distances, so I used the Shot Scope rangefinder to measure where I’m at from the flag, and then practicing those shots over and over again to make sure that I really nail those yardages down, especially in the wedge shots ranges like 30, 40, and 50 yards,” she adds.
PERFORMANCE TRACKING LEADS TO BETTER ON-COURSE HABITS
Practice is crucial but on-course habits are what matter when a player is truly trying to reach a better handicap. Wong has been working on being more consistent shot-to-shot and has been using her Shot Scope watch to improve her course management.
“I’m building a pre-shot routine to make sure that I have the most confidence in my shot and that I can hit the shot to the best of my ability. The first step is looking at my X5 watch, pulling up the GPS for the hole layout, and understanding where my safe miss is, where I can’t miss, and where I should land the ball. From there, I’ll check elevation, I’ll check wind, I’ll shoot the distance with my Shot Scope rangefinder. From there, I have all the confidence I need to pick a club and swing at it.”
Wong will be very visible in Shot Scope’s upcoming marketing and video content, bringing a relatable personality and presence to show consumers practical and effective ways to use the company’s technology to become a better golfer.
Follow Iris Wong’s game improvement journey and travel adventures on Instagram and TikTok @irisjwong_golf
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