Beyond Data and Swings: How AI Can Empower LPGA Golf Professionals to Lead the Future of Coaching

A Capstone Project for the LPGA by Julieta Stack, LPGA Professional

Helping Golf Professionals Understand and Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enhance Curriculum Design, Coaching Efficiency, and Student Engagement

by Julieta Stack, LPGA Professional

Capstone Plan of Study – Revised Focus

My revised Capstone project focuses on helping golf professionals understand and apply artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance curriculum design, coaching efficiency, and increase student engagement.

While I am not an AI developer, my strength lies in bridging technology with real-world coaching needs. To support this project, I will study AI literacy for educators, curriculum design theory, and data-informed coaching practices.

I will conduct interviews and surveys with LPGA/PGA professionals to identify their challenges and opportunities with AI. Based on this research, I will develop a practical resource toolkit titled “Getting Started with AI in Golf Coaching,” including sample prompts, ethical guidelines, customizable templates, and implementation tips.

A small pilot group of coaches will test this toolkit, and I will gather feedback and case studies to demonstrate impact. My final deliverables will include a research summary, digital toolkit, and video presentation.

This capstone will be designed so that it empowers golf professionals to embrace AI confidently and ethically — not to replace their expertise, but to help them teach better, plan smarter, and stay inspired.

Capstone Focus:
Helping golf professionals use AI to enhance curriculum design, coaching efficiency, and increase student engagement.

Planned Study & Research Activities:

• Study AI fundamentals, prompt design, and curriculum theory (using coach-friendly resources, not technical ones).

• Learn from real-world use cases in education and sports.

• Conduct interviews and surveys with 8–10 LPGA/PGA coaches to identify needs and pain points.

Capstone Deliverables:

• Research Summary: What I’ve learned about AI + golf coaching, and what coaches are asking for.

• Digital Toolkit: A downloadable, easy-to-use resource for golf coaches with:

  • Sample lesson plan prompts

  • Curriculum templates

  • Tips for using AI ethically and effectively

  • A “Getting Started” guide for coaches/instructors new to AI

• Pilot Program: Test the toolkit with 3–5 coaches/instructors and collect feedback.

• Video Presentation: A recorded 4-6 minute walk through of how the toolkit works and what I learned which can be shared with the Masters Professional Team and my peers in our organization.

Outcome:
Create a scalable model that empowers golf pros to embrace AI confidently and ethically — not to replace their expertise, but to help them teach better, plan smarter, and stay inspired.