Thursday, June 2, 2011

Jeff Ritter Golf App Review

I had already been familiar with Jeff Ritter's instructional videos on YouTube and articles in Golf Digest because I just don't have a lot of free time to take golf lessons. I get most of my golf lessons from online videos and reading articles/books.  Maybe not the right way to go about things but when I play I want to be out on the course.



I  find Jeff Ritter's way of teaching to be quite clear and informative. Not a golfer who likes to cloud his mind with too much info I really enjoy watching Jeff's videos online on his YouTube Channel (Over 3 Millions views to date). With the release of his Instructional Golf App I now have my own personal instructor available with just one tap of my iPod.  Who better than help out a hacker like me than one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers 2010-2011.



Here's the highlights of his Golf App:

Jeff has put together his most popular game changing lessons into the JRG iPhone application, guaranteed to make positive changes in your game. The free version of the JRG application presents Jeff’s highest rated YouTube content from over 3 million views, top tier golf instruction articles, mental coaching videos, podcasts and a sample chapter of his book "Your Kid Ate A Divot! – Eighteen Life Lessons From The Links". In addition to the amazing instructional content included for free, you can also purchase High Definition instructional video sets covering key areas of your game:

- Chipping
- Pitching
- Bunker Play
- Putting
- Swing Plane

The JRG app includes 5 free High Definition sample videos so you can jump right in and start learning from one of Golf Digest’s “Best Young Teachers In America”. Take your game beyond the virtual lesson tee and contact Jeff directly through the application and setup a personalized instruction program to kick your game into high gear.

What I like about the Jeff Ritter Golf App:
1) Easy to navigate app with a very professional look and feel to the HD videos.
2) Where else can you get access to one of Golf Digest's Best Young Teachers 2010-2011 at the tap of your iPhone or iPod.

What I don't like about the Jeff Ritter Golf App:
1) While the App gives you access to 5 of Jeff's top lessons, charging $2.99 for additional videos seems high. Bundling similar instructional videos for less and I think more people would be more prone to download.
 2)The HD videos are great quality but beware of the larger file sizes filling up yout iPhone/iPod/iPad.

Conclusion
The Jeff Ritter Golf App is a great download for the golfer who wants crisp HD videos to help your golf game.  Even if you never use any of the $2.99 video upgrades. Having Jeff Ritter give you personal instruction into improving your golf game is top notch.  Having access to Jeff's videos with a tap of your finger was great for killing time as a Dad waiting on your kids at various extra curricular activities. I highly recommend it for download.