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AI Golf Swing Coach App
For: Recreational golfers with disposable income who practice regularly
The Problem
Golf lessons are expensive ($100+ per session), scheduling is difficult, and golfers can't get feedback during solo practice sessions
The Solution
Mobile app that uses phone camera to analyze golf swing video and provide biomechanical corrections and improvement suggestions instantly
Why Now?
AI video analysis has become accurate enough for sports biomechanics, golf participation is growing, and golfers are comfortable using phones for instruction
Build MVP in 7 Days
Basic video upload and simple swing analysis
Three common swing flaw detection (slice, hook, topping)
Simple correction suggestions
Basic progress tracking
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Freemium with basic swing analysis, premium subscription ($9.99/month) for detailed biomechanical feedback, progress tracking, and personalized drills
Competitive Moat
Proprietary swing analysis algorithms, golf professional partnerships, large dataset of swing corrections
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