Golfeye G20 Deployment Checklist

Phase 1: Site Review

Evaluate the deployment location before placing the camera. Record the approved position after preview and capture testing.

Location Selection Checklist

• ☐ High-traffic area identified — Choose locations where the most golfers hit: signature par-3 tee boxes, driving range end bays, practice greens. Higher traffic = more content = more engagement.
• ☐ Clear line of sight to hitting area — The camera needs an unobstructed view of the golfer's swing arc. No trees, posts, or structures blocking the view between the camera and the hitting position.
• ☐ Clear line of sight to landing area / flag — For the 18x zoom gimbal to track the ball to the target, the camera needs a clear view of the flag or landing zone. Verify this from the planned camera position.
• ☐ Background suitable for AI detection — The AI detects the ball against the background behind the ball flight. Sky, distant trees, or open field (high contrast, uniform) are ideal. Avoid positions where the ball tracks against a dark, cluttered, or busy background.
• ☐ Safe from cart and foot traffic — Position the camera where it will not be bumped, driven into, or blocked by passing golfers and carts. The edge of the tee box, behind a tee marker, or adjacent to a path divider are common safe positions.
• ☐ Sun position considered — Avoid pointing the camera directly into the sun during the hours of primary use. In the Northern Hemisphere, a camera position on the south side of the tee box, facing north, minimizes glare issues during most of the day.

Phase 2: Hardware Setup

Camera Placement

• ☐ Mounting method selected
  • Ground stake — Push into turf until stable (works on fairway-cut and rough surfaces)
  • Tripod — Any standard 1/4"-20 thread tripod for hard surfaces (cart paths, concrete pads)
  • Bracket mount — For semi-permanent range installations
• ☐ Camera height set — Use the documented 1.3 m deployed height with the modular extension rod and ground spike.
• ☐ Camera angle set — Use the Golfeye App live preview to confirm the golfer and intended target area are framed for the selected capture mode.
• ☐ Distance validated — The current dossier does not publish a universal distance. Confirm it through sample captures at the actual location.
• ☐ Camera level — Ensure the camera is approximately level (not tilting significantly). A slight upward tilt is acceptable for capturing ball flight.

Power On

• ☐ Power prepared — Verify the current battery or external-power plan and confirm device status before deployment.
• ☐ Device started — Follow the current product guide and confirm readiness in the App; do not promise a fixed startup time without firmware validation.
• ☐ Status indicator confirmed — Verify the camera's status LED indicates normal operation per the user manual.

Phase 3: Capture Verification

Before leaving the camera unattended, verify that the AI is detecting swings correctly. This step prevents wasted time and ensures quality content from the start.

• ☐ Test swing 1 — Have a staff member or golfer hit a shot. Verify that the camera detects the swing (status indicator/sound confirms detection).
• ☐ Test swing 2-3 — Hit 2-3 more shots to confirm consistent detection. If detection is intermittent, adjust camera distance or angle slightly.
• ☐ Review test video — Play back the test video on the camera or Golfeye app. Confirm:
  • The golfer is well-framed (not cut off at top or bottom)
  • The shot tracer overlay is visible and tracks the ball correctly
  • The zoom tracking follows the ball toward the target/flag
  • Video quality is sharp (no excessive blur, no overexposure)
• ☐ Flag/target lock confirmed — If the flag is visible, verify the camera's gimbal tracks toward it after the ball launch. This creates the dramatic zoom-follow effect in the final video.

Phase 4: Connectivity Setup

Choose and test connectivity based on the deployment scenario. G20 confirms Wi-Fi Station and Hotspot modes, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth; feature availability depends on the current App, firmware, phone, and network.

• ☐ Connectivity mode selected and configured
• ☐ App connection verified (if using Hotspot or Hybrid mode) — Open the Golfeye app, confirm it connects to the camera, and verify test videos are visible.

Phase 5: Staff Briefing

Brief the relevant staff on the deployment. Different roles need different information. According to PGA of America research on technology adoption, the single biggest barrier to successful facility technology is staff buy-in — not the technology itself.

• ☐ Pro shop / front desk briefed — Camera location, how to power on/off, how to answer member questions ("Yes, we have a new AI camera on hole 7 that creates shot tracer videos"). 5-minute verbal briefing.
• ☐ Teaching professionals briefed — How to access lesson videos in the app, how to export video files for coaching software (V1 Golf, CoachNow), how to promote "Video-Enhanced Lessons" to students. 15-minute briefing with hands-on demo.
• ☐ Maintenance/course staff briefed — Camera location so they can work around it. How to safely move the camera if needed (grip the body, not the gimbal). How to identify that the camera is on vs off. 5-minute briefing.
• ☐ Marketing/social team briefed — How to access the daily video library and curate "Shot of the Day" content. How to share videos with the facility's social media accounts. 10-minute briefing.

Daily Operation Checklist (After First Deployment)

Once the initial deployment is complete, the daily routine is minimal:

• ☐ Before use: Place the camera at the approved location, power on, connect, and verify status and preview
• ☐ During use: Monitor according to the approved capture, phone, network, storage, and customer-delivery workflow
• ☐ After use: End the session, confirm media handling, retrieve the camera, inspect it, and prepare power for the next deployment
• ☐ Weekly: Review video library, curate social content, check battery health

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