Flynt Lincoln Golf

Play your dream course anytime.

Anxious to get back on the golf course now that spring has arrived? Don't let April showers keep you from practicing your swing. At Flynt Lincoln Golf in Springfield, Mass., golfing is always in-season where indoors you can play a game of virtual golf with a foursome of friends or fly solo, or even take a few lessons to improve your game. “Indoor virtual golf has been growing over the last few years and during the off-season months it is a great way to tune up for the spring when courses open again,” said owner Flynt Lincoln. Thanks to the advanced technology of the Trackman Virtual Golf simulator, once you swing and hit the ball, you will see it depicted right in front of you on a large 16' x 9' screen with realistic 3D graphics, such as trees and other course hazards like sand traps and ponds. And, if you are lucky, your ball might land right on the green where you putt to complete the hole. You can play as many holes as you want, pricing is by the hour. The only things missing is the 19th

hole to enjoy some food and drink. While you may not find your popular country club on the simulator, there are over 150 dream courses to choose from - world-famous courses like Pebble Beach, St. Andrews, PGA National and even a few New England courses like Wachusett, Miacomet, Falmouth Country Club and Shelter Harbor in Rhode Island. “Golf is a great sport, especially for young players. Golf teaches them life skills from learning how to play fairly and follow the rules to being polite and considerate while on the course. And, you need to learn to control your emotions around other people because even the best players in the world hit terrible shots,” Lincoln said.

“Teaching is a real passion for me and has given me the opportunity to give back to the next generation of golfers, and help people of all ages have more fun playing,” he added.

When diagnosing someone's swing, accuracy matters.

Lincoln uses a TrackMan launch monitor that has dual radar to capture ball flight and club data. His latest acquisition is a 3D force plate called Swing Catalyst. This measures the golfer's horizontal, rotational and vertical ground reaction forces as well as pinpoints their balance and weight shift during the swing. All this info syncs up with two high speed cameras. "Combining the visible with the invisible is a critical component to help speed the learning process. The result is more distance and accuracy. Seeing is believing," he said.

Lincoln also offers other services such as club and putter fitting. “Every golfer will benefit by using clubs that fit their height, strength and swing technique. And putting accounts for about 40% of your score. Learning how to shave some strokes around the green can lead to a new career best,” he said. Lincoln is a 14-time Club Champion at Longmeadow Country Club, a Massachusetts State Amateur Champion, 2-time Massachusetts State Father-Son Champion, Massachusetts State High School Champion, 4-time U.S. Amateur participant and Western Mass. Golf Hall of Fame inductee. He is a Certified Science and Motion Putting Instructor and Certified U.S. Kids Coach.

Flynt Lincoln Golf is located at 504 Cottage St. in Springfield and is open by appointment only. Book now by calling 413-237-4653. To view his full services, visit flyntlincolngolf.com.