- Bishops Diocesan College learner is participating in the Eskom Expo International Science Fair with groundbreaking app.
- The app provides personalized advice by scanning golf courses and computing projectile motion, aimed at improving players’ swings and performance.
- Despite challenges in development, the learner remains determined to launch the app for golf enthusiasts.
Zac Rosenberg, a Grade 10 learner from Bishops Diocesan College, is representing his school at the ongoing prestigious Eskom Expo International Science Fair at the Emperor’s Palace Convention Centre in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
The expo began on Monday, 23 September and will continue until Friday 27 September. At least 308 local young scientists and nine international participants from Lesotho, India, Russia and Mexico are showcasing their research and engineering projects at the event. At least nine young scientists from Turkey, Ghana, Mozambique, Kenya and Ireland are joining the event virtually.
Rosenberg is among a group of 18 learners from different schools in the Cape metro who are participating in the contest.
Rosenberg, a passionate golfer, has taken his love for the sport to the next level by combining his interest in physics with his love of golf. “Golf has always run in the family,” he says. “I grew up around the sport and my favourite subject has always been physics.”
This unique combination led Rosenberg to embark on a groundbreaking project – developing an app that could revolutionise how golfers approach the game.
Rosenberg’s app, designed to scan golf courses and provide personalised advice based on a player’s location, allows users to input data, set up profiles, and receive guidance on where to hit the ball. At its core, the app computes projectile motion, offering precise recommendations to improve swings and optimise performance. “It’s essentially computing the physics of golf in real-time,” he explains.
The development process wasn’t without its challenges. “Time management was a big hurdle,” Rosenberg admits. “I would test the app, and if something didn’t work, I had to go back to the drawing board several times.”
Despite these setbacks, his determination remained steadfast, driven by the goal of encouraging social interaction and passion for the sport.
One of his teachers expressed her excitement for the project:
Rosenberg’s goal is simple: whether he wins the expo or not, he plans to launch the app for golf enthusiasts to use. “Representing my school is already a proud moment for me. Time and motivation will get me there.”
As Rosenberg continues to fine-tune his innovative app, it’s clear that his passion and determination will pave the way for a new era in golf technology.
