IQ Match™ is Elevate Golf’s proprietary matching algorithm - a feature that,
to our knowledge, no other coaching application offers in this way - and it is
central to connecting a Player with the right Coach. Rather than unaccountable
“recommended for you” lists, IQ Match™ calculates a profile-level
alignment score (shown
on Coach profile cards) using a Player’s profile and onboarding answers
alongside a Coach’s corresponding settings. Players
always choose their Coach - IQ Match™ simply makes that choice
clearer and more accountable.
The alignment considers essentials gathered at onboarding: age, golfing
skills and goals, focus areas, and learning preferences (format, style, tone
and coaching approach). Relevant physical context (for example height or body
shape) can improve relatability for certain mechanics. On the Coach side,
declared focus areas and teaching styles and preferences help ensure that
goals, skill level and style align.
The profile-level score reflects overall fit. When a Player seeks a Tip in a
specific Focus
Area (a
Tip can only cover one Focus Area at a time), the shortlist surfaces Coaches
who have selected that Focus Area and retains the same
profile-level IQ Match™ score - so preferences such as teaching style, tone and
format still hold true.
There are two simple paths. In the
Coach
Gallery, Players can browse and see each Coach’s IQ Match™ alignment
before choosing. In the
"Get a Tip Flow", a Player
first inputs their Focus Area, Preferred Format, Style and Tone and the system
then searches and displays suitable Coaches and their IQ Match scores. The
Player selects a Coach, and only then uploads a swing and describes their issue.
In both cases, selection comes first.
IQ Match™ is not a simple filter. It is a considered, data-driven way to
reduce trial-and-error, save time, and start with confidence - helping Players
connect with Coaches whose strengths align from the very first Tip. For
stronger alignment, see
Creating Your Player Profile and
Why Your Profile Matters.