Yas Links Abu Dhabi will be home to the first PLATFORM Golf units in the Middle East with the installation of three game-changing platforms in the new state-of-the-art academy.
The Kyle Phillips-designed course, considered among the finest in the region, is celebrated for its elite coaching and instruction—now further enhanced by PLATFORM Golf’s groundbreaking technology.
With the ability to integrate with any major golf simulator technology, each platform adds new depths of realism to the virtual experience by allowing players to make a putt on a real tilting green and practice shots from uneven lies, closing the gap between on and off-course golf.
The trio of PLATFORM Golf units are part of a major upgrade to the Viya Golf Performance Institute at Yas Links Abu Dhabi to elevate the coaching and player experience, which also features integrated Swing Catalyst pressure plates measuring balance and movement during the swing, giving coaches and players access to real-time performance data. Each studio is equipped with best-in-class training tools including Trackman launch monitors, Swing Catalyst systems, video analysis technology, and full simulator capability – enabling both serious coaching and engaging practice experiences.
Marc Arnold, Director of Instruction at Viya Golf (operators of Yas Links Abu Dhabi), said: “PLATFORM Golf’s technology is second-to-none and will allow our qualified professionals to coach at a level of detail that simply was not possible in the past. We are looking forward to the benefits this investment will bring to our team, our members and guests.”
Thomas Hackett, co-founder and CEO of PLATFORM Golf, said: “It’s always a pleasure to see PLATFORM’s technology adopted by some of the world’s leading golf venues and Yas Links Abu Dhabi certainly falls into that category.
“We’re proud to partner with Yas Links Abu Dhabi to deploy three of our most advanced PLATFORMS and elevate an already exceptional coaching environment to new heights.”
The business has established itself as a pioneer in the golf technology industry and received widespread acclaim at the 2025 PGA Show. The PLATFORM Golf roster includes a star-studded lineup of world-class instructors including Claude Harmon III, Stephen Sweeney and Brad Faxon, the legendary putting coach to recent Grand Slam and Masters Champion Rory McIlroy.
The Viya Golf Performance Institute at Yas Links Abu Dhabi relaunch is part of a broader investment plan at Yas Links Abu Dhabi to elevate the standard of coaching and player experience. The academy will also introduce new premium lesson packages tailored to experienced golfers and those seeking a high-performance environment, as well as those looking to try the game for the first time in a comfortable space.
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