FlightScope to Offer Mevo Gen2 Giveaway and Free Coaching at the Investec SA Open Championship

Stellenbosch, South Africa – FlightScope, a global leader in sports performance technology, will be at the 2026 Investec SA Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club from 26 February to 1 March, bringing spectators an interactive experience through an activation in the Spectator Village.

As a proud partner of Stellenbosch Golf Club, FlightScope will showcase its industry-leading tracking technology on home soil at South Africa’s national open. Spectators can hit a shot for a chance to win a Mevo Gen2 launch monitor, receive free coaching from a PGA Professional, and experience firsthand how trusted performance data can improve their game.

Win a FlightScope Mevo Gen2

Running across all four days of the championship, spectators can take part in FlightScope’s Closest to the Pin challenge for the chance to win a FlightScope Mevo Gen2 launch monitor, valued at R24,999.

The challenge will take place inside a dedicated simulator enclosure at the FlightScope activation, where participants will take two shots on a signature par-3 in an attempt to finish closest to the pin. 

Registration is free of charge at the FlightScope tent in the Spectator Village, and the overall closest shot recorded during the championship will win the Mevo Gen2.

Free Coaching from PGA Professionals

In addition to the competition, spectators will have the opportunity to receive complimentary coaching from PGA Professionals at the FlightScope activation in the Spectator Village.

PGA Professionals will deliver 15-minute lessons at two dedicated coaching bays, powered by FlightScope tracking technology to provide golfers with clear, actionable insights into their performance. Sessions will be available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

About Mevo Gen2

Since launching in August 2025, the FlightScope Mevo Gen2 has consistently sold out worldwide due to unprecedented demand, quickly becoming one of the most talked-about launch monitors in golf.

Key features include:

• Fusion Tracking Power: Patented radar-camera combined accuracy

• Built for Performance: Built-in kickstand, USB-C fast charging, and 6-hour battery life

• Direct Measurement: 20 essential parameters, including spin and angle of attack — measured, not estimated

• Upgrade Potential: Add Pro Package (D-Plane Data) and Face Impact Location at any time

Independent reviewers and industry experts have been unanimous in their praise of the Mevo Gen2:

• Jock Buffton of GolfBusters called it “The best budget golf simulator on the market, no questions asked.”

• Sean Ogle of Breaking Eighty said, “It is, in my opinion, one of — if not the best — consumer launch monitors that is currently available.”

• MyGolfSpy awarded the Mevo Gen2 the Staff Pick for the Best Personal Golf Launch Monitor, highlighting its accuracy, ease of use, and breakthrough price point.

The Closest to the Pin winner will walk away with a category leading launch monitor trusted by players and coaches who want direct measurement, actionable feedback, and long-term value.

FlightScope’s South African Roots

The Investec SA Open Championship provides the perfect stage for FlightScope to demonstrate its continued commitment to innovation, precision, and growing the game – particularly given the company’s deep roots in Stellenbosch.

Founded by Henri Johnson in Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 1989 to track projectiles for the defence industry, FlightScope soon redirected its expertise toward revolutionising the world of sports performance technology.

Now, with a legacy of excellence spanning more than three decades and offices across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, FlightScope has built a truly global presence. Yet its roots remain firmly in South Africa – every FlightScope launch monitor is still manufactured at the company’s office in Techno Park, Stellenbosch, where its innovation journey began.

Spectators are encouraged to visit the FlightScope activation in the Spectator Village, take their shot at the Closest to the Pin challenge, and discover how performance data can elevate their game.

For more information about FlightScope products, visit www.flightscope.co.za.